Ronda Rousey's MMA Star Husband Supports Her Return to the Octagon

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Ronda Rousey is set to make her highly anticipated return to MMA on May 16, when she will face off against fellow legend Gina Carano at the Intuit Dome in Inglewood, California. One person who will be in Rousey's corner is her husband of nearly 9 years, former UFC fighter Travis Browne. The two met in 2015 when they were both competing in the UFC, and have been inseparable ever since.

Why it matters

Rousey's return to the octagon is a major event in the MMA world, as the former UFC champion looks to reclaim her status as one of the sport's all-time greats. Browne's support as her husband and fellow fighter will be crucial as Rousey seeks to make a successful comeback.

The details

Travis Browne, a 43-year-old native of Oahu, Hawaii, was previously married and has two sons from that relationship. He and Rousey began dating in 2015 and got married in 2017 in a beachside ceremony in Hawaii. The couple now has two daughters together, born in 2021 and 2025. In addition to his MMA career, Browne co-hosts a podcast called 'Tough Business' with entrepreneur John Fosco.

• Ronda Rousey and Travis Browne met in 2015 when they were both fighters in the UFC.
• Rousey and Browne got married in August 2017 in Hawaii.
• The couple welcomed their first daughter, La'akea Makalapuaokalanipō Browne, on September 24, 2021.
• Rousey and Browne's second daughter, Liko'ula Pā'ūomahinakaipiha Browne, was born in January 2025.
• Rousey will make her MMA return on May 16, 2026 to fight Gina Carano at the Intuit Dome in Inglewood, California.

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Ronda Rousey and Gina Carano's highly anticipated fight on May 16 at the Intuit Dome in Inglewood, California will be a major event in the MMA world, as the two legends square off in the octagon.