Ronda Rousey's mixed martial arts career is surely over after she was stopped in just 48 seconds by Amanda Nunes.
Rousey had been out of action for more than a year following her knockout defeat by Holly Holm.
Nunes had won the title in the meantime, stopping Miesha Tate at UFC 200.
The champion was the underdog again in Las Vegas on Friday night but her striking was sublime.
From the first time she caught the former champion, Rousey's fate was sealed.
Nunes landed 27 significant strikes in the short fight before referee Herb Dean stepped in after less than a minute.
She said: "I knew I was going to beat the s*** out of Ronda Rousey. Now I proved to everyone that I'm the best in the world.
"This is my moment. She has had her time, she did a lot for the sport. But right now I am the champion.
"Forget about Ronda Rousey. She's going to do movies now and retire. Amanda Nunes is the lion!"
Rousey left the T-Mobile Arena without discussing her defeat.
But UFC president Dana White said: "She's so competitive, she's devastated. But she's much better than after Holly Holm."
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