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Humiliated 'UFC 207' Star Ronda Rousey Fuels Rumors This Was Her Last Fight

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Dec. 31 2016, Published 2:23 p.m. ET

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UFC fighter Ronda Rousey thought Dec. 30 was going to be her big comeback after her shameful loss in 2015 to Holly Holm, but the 29-year-old star was knocked out in the first 48 seconds of the match.

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However, RadarOnline.com has learned the fallen star will still rake some major cash for her defeated battle against Amanda Nunes — in fact, it'll be the highest payday any UFC fighter has ever received for the 207 ring battle.

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According to the Nevada Athletic Commission, Rousey is set to pocket $3 million despite her embarrassing loss in less than a minute.

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"(Rousey) had her time, she did a lot for the sport. I thank Ronda Rousey," Nunes said in a statement after the fight. "But right now, I showed I'm the champion and I'm here to stay."

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Ever since Rousey's defeat in 2015, the star has been rumored to be battling depression and suicidal thoughts over downward spiral of her career.

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She returned to the ring after 13 months on Dec. 30, but now that she's suffered yet another humiliating defeat, fans believed this could be the end of her career.

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Rousey appeared on The Ellen DeGeneres Show just last month, where she revealed, "This is definitely one of my last fights. Everyone better watch," she said.

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Do you think Rousey's career is over after last night? Tell us in the comments below!

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