Onward and upward! Ronda Rousey looks happy and relaxed one month after shock loss to Holly Holm, as she meets with the director for upcoming movie Road House

She suffered a devastating loss that left hospitalized and suffering from injuries that may take six months to heal, but Ronda Rousey is finally smiling again.

The 28-year-old former Ultimate Fighting Champion, who was knocked out with a powerful kick to the head by Holly Holm in their big match-up last month, was seen beaming in Los Angeles as she hung out with Hollywood heavyweight Nick Cassavetes, whose directing her upcoming movie, Road House.

Ronda was seen chatting animatedly with Nick at a dog park, just as it was announced that her hugely-anticipated rematch against Holly will take place on July 9, 2016. 

Back to her old self: Former Ultimate Fighting Champion Ronda Rousey is back to smiling after being knocked out by Holly Holm in their big match-up last month 

Million dollar smile: The 28-year-old mixed martial arts fighter was beaming during a trip to a Los Angels dog park on Wednesday  

Keeping company: Ronda was joined by Hollywood heavyweight Nick Cassavetes, whose directing her upcoming movie, Road House 

While the athlete recently admitted she was 'really f***ing sad' about her upset loss to Holly, Ronda has vowed to avenge her defeat and kick the nemesis to the curb in their next fight.

After she revealed in ESPN magazine that she couldn't even bite into an apple due to the injuries she sustained during the Melbourne, Australia match, many speculated that it would be a while before a rematch with home was scheduled.

But Ronda, who looked happy and healthy for the first time since her brutal loss, is dedicated to redeeming herself.

She has plenty of projects in the pipeline - including her role in the upcoming remake of Road House, in which she will take on the role made famous by Patrick Swayze in the 1989 film. 

California casual: The blonde beauty wore ripped boyfriend jeans and a lose tank top featuring a skull while walking her dog Mochi

Relaxing day: Ronda and Nick grabbed coffees before sitting down and getting comfortable at the dog park 

Something he said? Ronda threw her head back and laughed during her conversation with Nick 

What a story! Ronda looked animated and happy as she chatted with the director, at one point throwing her arm up in the air to illustrate what she was saying

Scheduled to begin production next year, this will be Ronda's biggest role yet. 

And just because she's taking time off from fighting to heal, that doesn't mean she has stopped her working out. 

The budding actress was seen laughing and kissing her boyfriend Travis Browne, 33, after the pair hit up the gym in Los Angeles on Thursday.

Ronda and Travis, a fellow UFC fighter, walked hand-in-hand as they left the gym before enjoying an intense make-out session up against his truck, just her rematch against Holly was set for July 9, 2016. 

Gang's all here! At one point Ronda and Nick were joined by a whole group of dogs, who appeared to be getting to know the former UFC champion's beloved pet

Close companion: Ronda held on tightly to her pet pooch as she stepped out for her walk

Responsible pet owner: Ronda flashed her back in open tank top (R) when she went to clean up after her dog

Getting stuck in: The blonde looked more than happy to clean up after her dog

Dressed down in a cut-off tank top, grey sweatpants, and flit flops, Ronda appeared relaxed and carefree, despite recently revealing her injuries from Holly, 34, have left her unable to bite into hard food. 

However, Ronda isn't sitting at home and crying over her defeat - even though she still has a few loose front teeth from her opponent's knockout kick. 

Ronda is getting back in shape with the help of her gym buddy Travis, and the pair is having fun training together.

The couple couldn't even wait to get in their car before they began intensely making out against the truck. 

Artwork: Ronda showed off several tattoos on her ankles, including one of the Olympic rings

Devastating loss: Ronda was knocked out with a powerful kick to the head by Holly in their big match-up in November and the former champion was left hospitalized

Close encounter: The couple shared a passionate kiss as they embraced in the parking lot of their gym 

After her shocking defeat last month, Ronda slept the entire 15-hour flight home from the Melbourne, Australia fight, knocked out by painkillers she had been given by doctors.

She and Travis then drove 15 hours to a ranch in Texas, where they had planned to celebrate her victory, but she instead spent time resting and recuperating. 

And earlier this week, Ronda was seen leaving a laser treatment facility in Santa Monica, California, and was pictured with what appeared to be some stitches in her lip and a few loose front teeth from the bloody fight.