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Ronda Rousey Announced For “Battle of the Network Stars” TV Series

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Ronda Rousey’s return to the UFC remains a mystery, but the former female bantamweight champion is headed back to work. Rousey will be part of the revamped “Battle of the Network Stars” series on ABC beginning this June.

Rousey, who lost to Amanda Nunes last December in her first fight since dropping the title to Holly Holm in 2015, will be part of the series that spans 10 episodes. She will be a team captain along with DeMarcus Ware.

“If someone could go back in time and tell the 10-year-old me, glued to the television, watching Howard Cosell and all the biggest names in television running obstacle courses and playing tug of war, that someday he would be directly involved with Battle of the Network Stars, he would have said it was the coolest thing ever,” host Mike Greenberg said. “Decades later, that’s exactly how I feel.”

The series debuts June 29 at 9 p.m. ET on ABC.

Source: WrestlingINC

Ronda Rousey Working With New Trainer, Fueling Speculation Of UFC Return

Ever since Ronda Rousey’s second straight quick loss at UFC 207 late last year, it has been made quite clear by UFC president Dana White and others that the former champ is unlikely to ever step in the cage again. Ronda herself hasn’t commented on it, but her budding acting career and large bank account made it pretty easy to figure that out.

Every so often though, some small signs pop up that make it look like she could possibly return. Another of those came up today, with a strength and nutrition trainer named Dan Garner taking to social media to announce that he was working with Rousey:

Here’s what he said in the post:

“Wanted to give a good welcoming post to Ronda Rousey who has just recently joined the team, and is all set for the comprehensive nutritional programming process with myself. Excited to have her on board and to accomplish some great things with her this year.

Let’s go!”

Garner has worked with a bevy of regional MMA fighters in the past, but no one near the level of Rousey.

Honestly, there’s not enough information here to draw any sort of conclusion. Could she just be interested in cleaning up her diet and that’s all? Absolutely. But when you get to the level of stardom that Ronda has, and you haven’t made your intentions crystal clear, people are going to speculate. So could this be the first step towards a return to the sport? Sure. But it could be 100 other things as well. Don’t get your hopes up.

Source: MSN Sports

Ronda Rousey On Set Of TV Show ‘Blindspot’

Former UFC female bantamweight champion Ronda Rousey, below are some pictures of her filming her role for the NBC drama “Blindspot.” The episode featuring Rousey is expected to air during season two and be episode 20 in the series, which airs Wednesday nights.

Floyd Mayweather Offers To Train Ronda Rousey

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If Ronda Rousey wants to fight again, there is someone out there willing to teach her in the stand-up department. Floyd Mayweather, an unbeaten former boxing world champion, told TMZ Sports recently that he would train with Rousey if she wanted him to.

“I’ll work with her if she’s willing to work with me,” Mayweather said. “I don’t have anything against anyone. We are willing to work with her.”

Rousey, of course, was very vocal in the past against “Money,” especially regarding his legal issues with violence against women.

Source: WrestlingINC

TMZ Sports Releases A Goosebump Worthy Promo For UFC 207

With just 23 days left until UFC 207 it was only a matter of time the epic promos would start rolling out.

UFC 207 will mark the first time Amanda Nunes looks to defend her woman’s bantamweight title. It also marks the anticipated return of Ronda Rousey, someone we haven’t seen in the octagon in over a year.

It’s been a crazy year to say the least for the women’s bantamweight division in the UFC since Rousey lost the title last November we’ve seen it change hands two more times (Tate and Nunes). Rousey successfully defended her title six times before eventually dropping it to Holy Holm.

There has only  been four women bantamweight champions in the UFC thus far. All with the exception of Rousey lost it in their first defense. The Lionness looks to break that pattern but the question remains can she get it done?

Rousey has kept a pretty low radar leading up to her return but this promo sure does give the impression that she is ready. You can’t tell us this doesn’t give you chills. Check it out here https://www.youtube.com/shared?ci=GkjgwsttfQk

The fight goes down live in Las Vegas at the T-Mobil arena in Las Vegas NV on Friday December 30th. Will you be watching? Let us know in the comments below

First Look: UFC207 Nunes VS Rousey 

Tomorrow  (November 14th, 2016) will mark the year anniversary the world of MMA saw something many thought we would never see. Previously undefeated Ronda Rousey (at the time was 12-0) was defeated by Holy Holm in a second round knock out.

After that loss many wondered would Rousey ever come back and more importantly what’s next for the women’s bantamweight division?

Since Rousey’s absence  the title has changed hands two times. Newly retired Miesha Tate defeated then champion Holy Holm via submission by rear naked choke in the 5th round at UFC197

Just four months later Amanda Nunes defeated Tate in a first round submission at UFC200.

Now we have the very first look at the main event of UFC207 Nunes VS Rousey and it’s awesome. No matter how you feel about Rousey there’s no denying this is an anticipated return. Is her time up? Will the Lioness remain supreme? Or will Rowdy achieve the ultimate comeback story and once again be on top of the mountain? Only time will tell but one thing is for sure. We’re excited about it.

Nunes (13-4) vs Rousey (12-1) will be the main event and  is set to take place on December 30th 2016 live from the T Mobil arena in Las Vegas. The co main event will see Dominic Cruz defending his bantamweight title against Cody Garbrandt 

Ronda Rousey Talks To Ellen About Her Return To The Octagon & Her Future

Ahead of the program airing later today, “The Ellen DeGeneres Show” released a portion of an interview with Ronda Rousey. The former champion returns to the Octagon for the first time in over a year this December at UFC 207 vs. Amanda Nunes for the female bantamweight title.

Rousey talks in-depth about her decision to return, how long she plans on competing still and even her relationship with fellow UFC fighter Travis Browne during the interview. Of note, the former Olympic bronze medalist sees UFC 207 as the beginning of the end for her at 29 years old.

“Not that long, I’m wrapping it up,” Rousey said. “This is definitely one of my last fights. Everyone better watch. The show isn’t going to be around forever.”

Source: WrestlingINC

Cris Cyborg Speaks Out On Ronda Rousey, Weight-Cut;

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Ask Cris “Cyborg” Justino her thoughts on Ronda Rousey or cutting weight and the Brazilian gets a little testy. Justino, the reigning Invicta FC featherweight champion, returns to the Octagon this Saturday night at UFC Fight Night 95 to take on Lina Lansberg in the main event. Over the past several days, Justino has been bombarded with questions about the cut to 140 pounds for the catchweight contest.

“I’m getting down. It’ll be OK,” she said during an interview on UFC Tonight. “This time we used birth control. I hold more water, and have less time to make 140. I think it’ll be OK. I trust George Lockhart. I hope everything will be OK on Friday.”

Reports that Cyborg has had to cut 20-plus pounds just this week have filled social media. She offered up some insight into it all and did say that she feels capable of making the signed weight.

As for her nemesis, Rousey, that is another question that continues to be presented to her. The two have long been rumored for a potential fight, though Rousey is currently sidelined.

Ronda Rousey Appears At Wrestling Event To Celebrate With Shayna Baszler (VIDEO)

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Source: Pro Wrestling Sheet

Shayna Baszler won the AIW Women’s Title Friday night in Cleveland, and her best bud Ronda Rousey made an appearance afterward to celebrate the big victory.

Ronda was in attendance with Jessamyn Duke to watch Baszler wrestle Heidi Lovelace … and after successfully clinching the title, Rousey met her friend on the ramp to happily hoist her in the air.

The event also featured wrestlers like Matt Riddle, Dan Severn, Grado and Michael Elgin.

The ex-bantamweight champ was in Cleveland for UFC 203  to watch her boyfriend Travis Browne fight. The event also feature the MMA debut of former WWE Champion CM Punk.

Watch the post-match victory video below:

Dana White Believes Ronda Rousey Will Break Records When She Returns to Fight

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Source: WrestlingINC

Former UFC Women’s Bantamweight Champion Ronda Rousey has yet to decide when she will fight again. And UFC president Dana White recently stated that it will not be at UFC 205 this November. But when she does compete again, White sees record-breaking numbers in her future.

“I think that Ronda Rousey’s return will be the biggest pay-per-view we’ve ever done,” White said during a recent appearance on “The Herd” on FOX Sports 1.