Facing a top-ranked challenger who many believed to be her toughest opponent yet, Ronda Rousey submitted Cat Zingano via armbar in just 14 seconds in the main event of UFC 184 on Saturday night at Staples Center to retain her UFC women’s bantamweight championship.
Ultimate Fighting Championship women’s bantamweight champion of the world “Rowdy” Ronda Rousey celebrates after beating challenger “Alpha” Cat Zingano by submission in 14 seconds of the first round in the main event fight at UFC184 at Staples Center in Los Angeles on Saturday, Feb. 28, 2015. Rousey, of Venice, Ca., trains at the Glendale Fighting Club under coach Edmond Tarverdyan. (Raul Roa / Staff Photographer)
Ultimate Fighting Championship fighter Jake Ellenberger looks over at the referee while choking Josh Koscheck for the win at UFC184 at Staples Center in Los Angeles on Saturday, Feb. 28, 2015. Jake Ellenberger trains at the Glendale Fighting Club under coach Edmond Tarverdyan. (Raul Roa / Staff Photographer)
Ultimate Fighting Championship fighter Jake Ellenberger celebrates after beating Josh Koscheck at UFC184 at Staples Center in Los Angeles on Saturday, Feb. 28, 2015. Jake Ellenberger trains at the Glendale Fighting Club under coach Edmond Tarverdyan. (Raul Roa / Staff Photographer)
Ultimate Fighting Championship fighter Jake Ellenberger grabs a hold of Josh Koscheck at UFC184 at Staples Center in Los Angeles on Saturday, Feb. 28, 2015. Ellenberger, who trains at the Glendale Fighting Club under coach Edmond Tarverdyan, won the match. (Raul Roa / Staff Photographer)
Ultimate Fighting Championship fighter Jake Ellenberger, right, fights Josh Koscheck at UFC184 at Staples Center in Los Angeles on Saturday, Feb. 28, 2015. Ellenberger, who trains at the Glendale Fighting Club under coach Edmond Tarverdyan, won the match. (Raul Roa / Staff Photographer)
Ultimate Fighting Championship fighter Jake Ellenberger, left, swings at Josh Koscheck at UFC184 at Staples Center in Los Angeles on Saturday, Feb. 28, 2015. Ellenberger, who trains at the Glendale Fighting Club under coach Edmond Tarverdyan, won his fight. (Raul Roa / Staff Photographer)
Ultimate Fighting Championship women’s bantamweight champion of the world “Rowdy” Ronda Rousey came in and beat challenger “Alpha” Cat Zingano in 14 seconds of the first round in the main event fight at UFC184 at Staples Center in Los Angeles on Saturday, Feb. 28, 2015. Rousey, of Venice, Ca., trains at the Glendale Fighting Club under coach Edmond Tarverdyan. (Raul Roa / Staff Photographer)
Ultimate Fighting Championship women’s bantamweight champion of the world “Rowdy” Ronda Rousey walks out with her mother AnnMaria De Mars and sister Julia De Mars after beating challenger “Alpha” Cat Zingano in 14 seconds of the first round in the main event fight at UFC184 at Staples Center in Los Angeles on Saturday, Feb. 28, 2015. Rousey, of Venice, Ca., trains at the Glendale Fighting Club under coach Edmond Tarverdyan. (Raul Roa / Staff Photographer)
Ultimate Fighting Championship women’s bantamweight champion of the world “Rowdy” Ronda Rousey, top, gets a hold of challenger “Alpha” Cat Zingano’s arm and submits her in 14 seconds of the first round in the main event fight at UFC184 at Staples Center in Los Angeles on Saturday, Feb. 28, 2015. Rousey, of Venice, Ca., trains at the Glendale Fighting Club under coach Edmond Tarverdyan. (Raul Roa / Staff Photographer)
Ultimate Fighting Championship women’s bantamweight champion of the world “Rowdy” Ronda Rousey retained her belt after beating challenger “Alpha” Cat Zingano in 14 seconds of the first round in the main event fight at UFC184 at Staples Center in Los Angeles on Saturday, Feb. 28, 2015. Rousey, of Venice, Ca., trains at the Glendale Fighting Club under coach Edmond Tarverdyan. (Raul Roa / Staff Photographer)
Ultimate Fighting Championship women’s bantamweight champion of the world “Rowdy” Ronda Rousey gets her championship belt placed around her waist after beating challenger “Alpha” Cat Zingano in 14 seconds of the first round in the main event fight at UFC184 at Staples Center in Los Angeles on Saturday, Feb. 28, 2015. Rousey, of Venice, Ca., trains at the Glendale Fighting Club under coach Edmond Tarverdyan. (Raul Roa / Staff Photographer)
Ultimate Fighting Championship women’s bantamweight champion of the world “Rowdy” Ronda Rousey, right, hugs challenger “Alpha” Cat Zingano, left, after beating her in 14 seconds of the first round in the main event fight at UFC184 at Staples Center in Los Angeles on Saturday, Feb. 28, 2015. Rousey, of Venice, Ca., trains at the Glendale Fighting Club under coach Edmond Tarverdyan. (Raul Roa / Staff Photographer)
Ultimate Fighting Championship women’s bantamweight champion of the world “Rowdy” Ronda Rousey, right, talks with challenger “Alpha” Cat Zingano, left, after beating her by submission in 14 seconds of the first round in the main event fight at UFC184 at Staples Center in Los Angeles on Saturday, Feb. 28, 2015. Rousey, of Venice, Ca., trains at the Glendale Fighting Club under coach Edmond Tarverdyan. (Raul Roa / Staff Photographer)
Ultimate Fighting Championship women’s bantamweight champion of the world “Rowdy” Ronda Rousey talks to the media after beating challenger “Alpha” Cat Zingano in 14 seconds of the first round in the main event fight at UFC184 at Staples Center in Los Angeles on Saturday, Feb. 28, 2015. Rousey, of Venice, Ca., trains at the Glendale Fighting Club under coach Edmond Tarverdyan. (Raul Roa / Staff Photographer)
Ultimate Fighting Championship commentator Joe Rogan talks with UFC women’s bantamweight champion of the world “Rowdy” Ronda Rousey after beating challenger “Alpha” Cat Zingano in 14 seconds of the first round in the main event fight at UFC184 at Staples Center in Los Angeles on Saturday, Feb. 28, 2015. Rousey, of Venice, Ca., trains at the Glendale Fighting Club under coach Edmond Tarverdyan, standing at right. (Raul Roa / Staff Photographer)
Ultimate Fighting Championship women’s bantamweight champion of the world “Rowdy” Ronda Rousey celebrates after beating challenger “Alpha” Cat Zingano in 14 seconds of the first round in the main event fight at UFC184 at Staples Center in Los Angeles on Saturday, Feb. 28, 2015. Rousey, of Venice, Ca., trains at the Glendale Fighting Club under coach Edmond Tarverdyan. (Raul Roa / Staff Photographer)
Ultimate Fighting Championship women’s bantamweight champion of the world “Rowdy” Ronda Rousey talks to the press after beating challenger “Alpha” Cat Zingano in 14 seconds of the first round in the main event fight at UFC184 at Staples Center in Los Angeles on Saturday, Feb. 28, 2015. Rousey, of Venice, Ca., trains at the Glendale Fighting Club under coach Edmond Tarverdyan. (Raul Roa / Staff Photographer)