Meanwhile, last night's UFC Atlanta saw quite a few fights where a rising up-and-comer looked to make a statement against a known name.

Kamaru Usman took advantage of his UFC Fight Night main event with Joaquin Buckley to prove he is still one of the elite welterweights in the world. Usman took a unanimous decision win over Buckley on the strength of his wrestling base in the upset.

Rousey’s heroics in the octagon directly inspired UFC Atlanta co-main eventer Miranda Maverick to try her hand in mixed martial arts. As a 14-year-old, the American fighter caught a glimpse of Rousey in action, which piqued her interest in the sport and convinced her to try her hand at combat sports.