UFC’s Rousey to fight Davis in July
UFC bantamweight champion Ronda Rousey will return to the octagon against Alexis Davis at UFC 175 on July 5.
UFC President Dana White announced the matchup in a post on his Twitter account Friday night.
Rousey (9-0) is arguably the UFC’s biggest star, and she is the only 135-pound women’s champion in the mixed martial arts promotion’s history.
She defended her title last December and again at UFC 170 in late February before taking a break to resume her acting career.
White had discussed matching Rousey against former MMA star Gina Carano next if she made a comeback with the UFC.
Davis (16-5) is unbeaten in three fights since joining the UFC last year. The 29-year-old jiu-jitsu black belt beat Jessica Eye by split decision at UFC 170 in February.
