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Ronda Rousey Set For Her First UFC Fight

12/07/2012
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(TMZ) Ronda Rousey has signed a contract to fight in the main event at UFC 157 in February ... the first ever female fight in UFC history ... TMZ has learned.

Sources tell us the 25-year-old Olympic medalist will step in the ring with 28-year-old Liz Carmouche ... a highly-ranked MMA fighter who served in the U.S. Marine Corps.

Rousey was named UFC champion (female 135 lbs division) when she signed with the organization -- and her belt will be up for grabs.

The fight is set to go down on Feb. 23 in Anaheim, CA.

Carmouche has a 7-2 record and the nickname -- The Girl-rilla. more on this story

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