While this news will probably not come as a shock to many, Ronda Rousey looks set to retire from the world of Mixed Martial Arts, at least according to UFC President Dana White.
Rousey, who was savagely beaten in her comeback fight against Amanda Nunes at UFC 207 in December, was rumoured to be close to retirement after her first defeat, to Holly Holm in November 2015 but returned 13 months later to try and reclaim her Bantamweight crown.
With her efforts to return to the top of the UFC women's division unsuccessful, many were left wondering how long it would be before the 29-year-old would officially announce her retirement from the octagon.
While no declaration has been forthcoming from Rousey, Dana White had his say on the matter on the latest episode of UFC Unfiltered.
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"She's good. Her spirits are good. She's doing her thing. In the conversation that I had with her, if I had to say right here right now, and again I don't like saying right here, right now because it's up to her and it's her thing but I wouldn't say she fights again.
"I think she's probably done. I think she's going to ride off into the sunset and start living her life outside of fighting.
"She's got a lot of money. She's never going to need money again. Cause unless you spend money like crazy, unless you spend money like Floyd (Mayweather), you're not going to need money again when you have the kind of money that Ronda has. She's not a big spender. She's got a cute place down in Venice, Calif. and I think she's got some plans she wants to move to more desolate place and do her thing. I'm happy for her."
Rousey is set to hang up her gloves, according to Dana White. Image: PA
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While it will be sad to see Rousey leave the octagon and her legendary legacy behind, given the manner of her last two defeats, it's probably for the best that she hangs her gloves up.
Now, Vince McMahon, make that offer for WrestleMania 33.
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