Ronda Rousey becomes first woman to sign for the UFC

Sources: TMZ & MMAFighting

Ronda Rousey just made MMA history, becoming the very first female fighter to join the UFC, TMZ has learned.

Rousey, a former U.S. Olympian, has officially joined Dana White’s MMA organization and automatically becomes the 135 lb women’s champion.

We’re told 25-year-old Ronda will defend her title in 2013, possible opponents include Sara McMann, Cris Cyborg and rival Miesha Tate.

Rousey has been fighting in Strikeforce since last year and emerged as a superstar, beating the living crap out of just about everybody she’s faced. In fact, she’s undefeated.

And there’s more, sources say Strikeforce, which airs on Showtime, will be running its last event in January before folding up shop for good.

Update: “MMAFighting.com confirmed with sources close to the promotion that both news items are in fact true and more information is expected to be released early next week.”

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