5 potential blockbuster matchups for Ronda Rousey if she returns to UFC

#4. Ronda Rousey vs. Miesha Tate III

Miesha Tate has a record of 19-8

Meisha Tate's rivalry with Ronda Rousey is one of the best in MMA history. The two genuinely disliked each other, and their battles helped introduce women's MMA to a much larger audience. They were rival coaches on The Ultimate Fighter, and seeing them go at it once again would be great television.

As fun as this would be, there are some potential drawbacks. Rousey won both their first two bouts in fairly convincing fashion, and it's rare you see a trilogy bout in that scenario. Tate is also in the process of moving down to flyweight, whilst this fight would almost certainly take place at bantamweight.

However, should Tate not succeed in her mission to win flyweight gold, moving back up would be no problem. A third fight between the pair wouldn't be hard to sell given their history, but it could be absolutely massive if it was marketed as a retirement fight for either competitor.

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#3. Ronda Rousey vs. Holly Holm II

Holly Holm has a record of 14-6

Ronday Rousey's incredible reign of dominance came to a shocking end at the hands (or feet) of Holly Holm. Holm's stunning upset of Rousey back in 2015 is one of the most iconic moments in the sport's history and remains fresh in the mind of fans everywhere.

With Holm having struggled since her biggest win, she could be a perfect opponent to welcome Rousey back to the sport. It could be a great way of providing Rousey with a shot at redemption in a way that is much less risky than a rematch with Amanda Nunes.

However, Holm is in an interesting spot career-wise after her most recent loss, and with rumors of a return to boxing swirling, her days in the UFC could be numbered. With that in mind, you get the sense that the promotion may pursue a different option, rather than give such a big opportunity to a fighter who could soon leave.