UFC President Dana White once said that women would never fight in the octagon. Ronda Rousey and Liz Carmouche changed that.
Five years ago today, on Feb. 23, 2013 at Honda Center in Anaheim, Calif., Rousey and Carmouche made history as the first women to fight in the UFC, with Rousey winning by signature armbar to retain the bantamweight championship she brought over with her from Strikeforce.
It’s one of the most important fights in MMA history, and you can relive it in its entirety by watching the video above.
Fight footage courtesy of UFC Fight Pass, the UFC’s official digital subscription service, which is currently offering a seven-day free trial. UFC Fight Pass gives fans access to exclusive live UFC events and fights, exclusive live MMA and combat sports events from around the world, exclusive original and behind the scenes content and unprecedented 24-7 access to the world’s biggest fight library.
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