ViceTV’s ‘Dark Side of the Cage’ Set to Investigate Ronda Rousey’s Mysterious Exit from MMA

Ronda Rousey’s journey from dominating the UFC to stepping away from the fight game has been a topic of debate for years.

Now, ViceTV’s Dark Side of the Cage is diving deep into the untold story of her shocking departure. The episode, The Disappearance of Ronda Rousey, is set to premiere this Wednesday at 10 PM Eastern, and the promotional material teases some serious questions about her exit from MMA.

“Ronda Rousey is an MMA trailblazer, the UFC’s first female star and at one point the highest-paid fighter of all time, male or female; her sudden departure from the sport raises questions.”

Rousey, once the most dominant force in women’s combat sports, walked away from MMA after brutal back-to-back losses to Holly Holm and Amanda Nunes. While she later transitioned to WWE and even won championships there, her move out of the spotlight left many wondering what really happened behind the scenes.

The episode is expected to explore not just her meteoric rise and crushing defeats, but also the mental and emotional toll of being one of the biggest names in sports. Given the Dark Side series’ history of uncovering shocking details, this could be one of the most revealing looks at Rousey’s career yet.

With Rousey recently sharing her postpartum fitness journey and hinting at a possible return to training, the timing of this special is intriguing. Will it shed new light on what led to her exit, or will it leave fans with even more questions? Tune in Wednesday to find out, and let us know—what do you think really caused Rousey to walk away from MMA?