Ronda Rousey's Sports Injuries

Type of Sport: Mma

Ronda Rousey's Sports Injuries Table

Type	Area	Date	Consequences	Content	How It Happened	Recovery Duration	Rehabilitation Details	Impact On Career	Psychological Impact	Previous Injuries	Return To Competition	Severity	Treatment	Medical Staff	Long Term Impact	Preventive Measures	Competition Missed	Initial Symptoms	Re Injury Risk	Support System	Rehabilitation Location
Fractures	Face	2015-11-14	Rousey sustained significant injuries to her face, including a broken jaw.	Rousey was hospitalized immediately after the fight for facial injuries. The broken jaw required surgery and extensive recovery time.	During her fight against Holly Holm at UFC 193.	Several months	Surgery followed by rest and gradual return to physical activity	The injury led to an extended break from competition and contributed to her eventual decision to transition to professional wrestling.	Severe; the injury and loss were a major blow to her confidence and public image.	None reported on the face prior to this incident.	2016-12-30	Severe	Surgery, rest, and follow-up care	UFC medical team and surgeons	Potential long-term effects on facial structure and function	Protective gear during training and competition	Missed several UFC events in 2016	Severe pain, swelling, and difficulty moving the jaw	Moderate	Family, friends, and professional support	Hospital and home care
Hand Injuries	Right Hand	2014-07-04	Rousey won the fight but sustained a broken thumb.	Despite winning the fight in just 16 seconds, Rousey broke her thumb and required medical attention post-fight.	During her fight against Alexis Davis at UFC 175.	6-8 weeks	Immobilization of the thumb followed by physical therapy	Minor; Rousey continued to compete at a high level after recovery.	Minimal; the injury did not significantly affect her confidence.	None reported on the same hand prior to this incident.	2014-12-06	Moderate	Immobilization, rest, and physical therapy	UFC medical team and personal physician	Increased risk of future hand injuries	Protective wraps and gloves during training	None	Pain, swelling, and difficulty moving the thumb	Low	Family, friends, and professional support	Various physical therapy centers
Knee Injuries	Right Knee	2015-11-14	Rousey lost the fight and her bantamweight title.	Rousey suffered a significant knee injury during her match against Holly Holm. The injury was one of many factors that led to her shocking defeat.	During her fight against Holly Holm at UFC 193.	Several months	Rousey underwent physical therapy and rehabilitation to recover from the knee injury.	The injury contributed to a period of inactivity and speculation about her future in MMA.	The loss and injury had a profound effect on Rousey's mental health, leading to a period of depression.	None reported on the same knee prior to this incident.	2016-12-30	Moderate	Physical therapy, rest, and medical intervention	UFC medical team and personal physician	Increased risk of future knee issues	Strengthening exercises and physical therapy	Missed several UFC events in 2016	Pain, swelling, and instability in the knee	Moderate	Family, friends, and professional support	Various physical therapy centers

Ronda Rousey's Sports Injuries Videos

Ronda Rousey undergoes surgery for her broken hand: Total Divas Preview Clip, Dec. 10, 2019

The Baddest Woman on the Planet goes under the knife to repair the injury suffered at WrestleMania. She expresses no nervousness about the surgery, having had multiple procedures before. The plan is to pin the injury and then put a cast on it. She is eager to start her recovery and hopes to regain the ability to make a fist, emphasizing that she just wants to punch things again.

Ronda Rousey realizes she broke her hand at WrestleMania: Total Divas, December 3, 2019

After the match, I walked over to my husband and sons. They didn't know my hand was broken. I still grabbed my boys' faces, kissed them, and told them how happy I was to be coming home. I promised to be there for them more and appreciated their sacrifices. At the trainer's office, I found out my knuckle was either dislocated or fractured. The bone wasn't sitting correctly. Despite the injury, I gave everything to that match and to this industry over the past year. It was worth it.

Ronda Rousey's Sports Injuries