Ronda Rousey is not looking to return to MMA.
Ronda Rousey was once the top name in women’s MMA, competing in 14 professional fights before retiring in December 2016 after losing her last fight to Amanda Nunes at UFC 207.
During a UFC Vegas 77 media day, UFC Featherweight Chelsea Chandler remarked that she’s heard Ronda Rousey is returning to the sport of MMA, potentially at 145 lbs, when asked about there being no current UFC Bantamweight Women’s Champion.
Ronda Rousey at 145? pic.twitter.com/fKk3o3mNkh
— MMA Mania (@mmamania) July 12, 2023
Ronda Rousey has been with WWE since 2018, recently entering a feud with her former partner, Shayna Baszler.
While Ronda’s immediate future remains uncertain, a report from Ariel Helwani says that the UFC Hall of Famer is not considering a return to the sport.
Ronda Rousey is not considering a UFC comeback, I’m told.
No truth to the rumors started yesterday.
— Ariel Helwani (@arielhelwani) July 13, 2023
At this link, fans can read about Shayna Baszler’s motivation for turning on Ronda Rousey.
As for the woman who ended Ronda Rousey’s UFC career, Amanda Nunes recently retired, holding both the UFC Bantamweight and Featherweight Championships, following a dominant victory at UFC 289. Learn more here.