'Female Fighting Champion' Ronda Rousey Returns → "Why is her body like that?" Drug use controversy... "Her body is bigger than in her prime"

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Ronda Rousey (39), who opened the era of women's fighting, has announced her return after a 10-year hiatus, but the atmosphere outside the octagon is anything but normal. Despite being well past her prime, she has faced persistent allegations of drug use due to abnormally developed muscles comparable to those of male fighters.

U.S. media outlet 'MMA Fighting' focused on the 21st (Korean time), reporting that "Rousey will compete in her final comeback match against Jinna KARA-no (43) this May."

According to 'Fox News' and other outlets, Rousey recently stated at a press conference, "This is a one-off fight. I promised my husband and family that I would fight just one more time," hinting that the match against KARA-no is effectively her retirement bout.

However, local fans' attention has been drawn more to Rousey's changed physical appearance than to her interviews. Her recent public appearances show a body far larger than during her UFC days. In particular, as her trapezius muscles bulged like those of a male bodybuilder and her shoulder muscles appeared ready to burst, suspicions of drug use have surged among international fighting fans.

Indeed, overseas communities have poured out criticism, with comments such as "Rousey's neck and trapezius muscles are definitive evidence of drug use," "A 39-year-old woman becoming more muscular than in her prime is an obvious sign," and "Having returned to the stage of professional wrestling, where drug use is frequent, she cannot shake off suspicion."

Amidst these controversies, Rousey has shown strong determination to return. She explained the background by saying, "I came up with the idea of a showdown against KARA-no when I was pregnant with my second daughter," and added, "While assisting coach Rick Randle in his training, I rediscovered the joy of fighting."

The super lineup has also become a topic of discussion. This event features a host of male stars, including Francis Ngannou and Nate Diaz, on the fight card. Regarding two female fighters securing the main event spot over such formidable competitors, Rousey stated, "I deeply respect the great male athletes who have yielded the headline spots for us," and added, "A plan I once conceived during my pregnancy has now become reality. I am extremely proud to share dreams on the same stage as legendary fighters."

Previously dominating women's MMA as an undefeated champion in the UFC Bantamweight division with eight consecutive title defenses, Rousey ruled the women's fighting world by overpowering opponents and breaking their arms.

Rousey vowed, "Unless I put on a legendary rematch with KARA-no, this fight will be the final period of my fighting career," and added, "Inside the octagon, breaking my opponent's arm is the way I learned to fight."

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