Ronda Rousey was dominated by Amanda Nunes on her UFC return in 2016.The defeat happened in just 48 seconds as Rousey’s legendary MMA career came to an abrupt end. ‘Rowdy’ has now been linked with a return to her beloved sport to feature on the highly-anticipated UFC White House card in 2026.The 38-year-old prompted excitement from fans by releasing training footage of her rolling on the mats just like the good old days.Rousey looked to be back in full shape and more than capable of making a UFC comeback, having welcomed her second child this past January.The UFC Hall of Famer’s return would mark a significant chapter of her iconic career, which quickly turned sour at the back end of 2016.It ended with a swift defeat to Brazil’s dominant champion Nunes at UFC 207, which also marked the last time ‘Rowdy’ would ever step foot inside the octagon.“I remember my last fight, walking away thinking God hates me,” Rousey told the WWE, who she signed for after leaving the UFC, ahead of her first appearance with the promotion at WrestleMania 31 in 2018.“I had nothing left in me. My husband [Travis Browne] is amazing, and he brought me out of some tough times.”“He would just look at me and say: ‘You’re not only this…'”Rousey then had to pause briefly as she reflected on those conversations, totally overcome with emotion.“‘You’re more than just a fighter,'” she added, speaking on the words of wisdom from Browne.Rousey started to cry when she addressed her defeat to Nunes in 2016WWE“And that’s not a bad thing, that’s not something I should be ashamed of. “It’s something I should embrace and showcase to the world, and that’s why I’m here.”In her heyday, Rousey dominated the UFC women’s bantamweight scene.She made her debut at UFC 157 in 2013 in the first-ever women’s fight in the promotion, submitting Liz Carmouche in one round to win her first title.‘Rowdy’ was unstoppable in her next five fights, scoring four first-round finishes.Every ounce of momentum was in her favour until she met Holly Holm two and a half years after her debut at UFC 193.Rousey’s UFC career ended with a whimper at the hands of Nunes in 2016Getty Images - GettyIt was ‘Rowdy’s’ second defeat in a row and she called quits on the sport soon afterGettyIn one of the biggest upsets in UFC history, a nasty head kick from Holm knocked Rousey clean out, subsequently dethroning the women’s MMA great from her title.One year later, Rousey returned to the Octagon to challenge for the belt again against Nunes.Rousey was the No. 1 contender in the division and the oddsmakers’ favourite when she met Nunes in the centre of the cage right from the first bell at UFC 207.Nunes utilised her reach advantage early by catching Rousey with a straight right hand, and followed up with a left that had the American stumbling in the opening seconds.Rousey was left stunned and came forward again, but soon felt the impact of the Brazilian’s fist yet again.The 30-second mark hadn’t even passed when Rousey found herself in a world of trouble pressed up against the cage.Ronda Rousey's UFC careerOne Last Dance?Loss. Amanda Nunes via first-round TKO/KO at UFC 207 in December 2016Loss. Holly Holm via first-round TKO/KO at UFC 193 in November 2015 (dropped bantamweight title)Def. Bethe Correia via first-round TKO/KO at UFC 190 in August 2015Def. Cat Zingano via first-round submission at UFC 184 in February 2015Def. Alexis Davis via first-round TKO/KO at UFC 175 in July 2014Def. Sara McMann via first-round TKO/KO at UFC 170 in February 2014Def. Miesha Tate via third-round submission at UFC 168 in December 2013Def. Liz Carmouche via first-round submission at UFC 157 in February 2013 (won bantamweight title on debut in first-ever women’s UFC fight) Nunes began targeting the body as Rousey’s face reddened in despair, and ‘The Lioness’ knew she wasn’t far from a stoppage victory.Rousey tried desperately to land something on Nunes in the closing stages before her opponent clapped back with consecutive nasty right hands, and referee Herb Dean stepped in to wave off the fight.“Wow,” said UFC commentator Joe Rogan in the immediate aftermath of the fight.“Flawless performance by Amanda Nunes. Stunning, devastating victory by Nunes.“She lit Ronda up like a Christmas tree.”Rousey officially joined the WWE In February 2018, signing her contract in a televised event.The former UFC bantamweight champion said she had fulfilled a childhood dream by joining the promotion.But, she never officially ruled out a return to the UFC either.