5 UFC legends who rode off into the sunset after a loss

#2. Ronda Rousey - UFC 207

Ronda Rousey is currently competing in the WWE

Ronda Rousey's popularity is the main reason the UFC now has female fighters on their roster. Rousey was a megastar in the world of MMA and her success has unsurprisingly extended into her ventures in both WWE and acting. Having started her career at a perfect 12-0, she retired after suffering two straight losses.

The first of these losses came in shocking fashion when she was upset by Holly Holm in November 2015. She attempted to win her title back the following year against Amanda Nunes but ultimately retired after being unsuccessful in her efforts.

Rousey will forever be remembered as one of the most popular and important fighters in the history of MMA. She broke down a number of doors during her incredible run in the sport and set a number of records that are unlikely to be broken any time soon.

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#1. Daniel Cormier - UFC 252

Daniel Cormier was recently inducted into the hall of fame

Daniel Cormier is a much-loved all-time great in the sport of MMA. The popular 'DC' won both the light heavyweight and heavyweight championships during his amazing career. His brilliant run in the sport came to an end in 2020 after losing his trilogy fight against Stipe Miocic.

Cormier beat Miocic the first time the pair fought to become one of the few two-weight champions in the history of the sport. After Cormier defended the heavyweight belt against Derrick Lewis, Miocic got his revenge in the rematch, setting up a trilogy fight that was one of the biggest in the division's history.

Cormier announced prior to the fight that it would be his last and gracefully stepped away from the sport after losing the tightly-contested fight. He has successfully transitioned to an announcing role, and his legacy as one of the greatest to ever do it is safe.