Ronda Rousey Declines UFC White House 2026 Fight Return

Ronda Rousey has firmly dismissed rumors of her return to fight at the upcoming UFC White House event scheduled for 2026, stating during a podcast that she has "better sh*t to do" and her "kid needs pasta." Despite speculation fueled by her past comeback patterns and recent training videos, Rousey clarified she will not participate in this highly anticipated event, even though she left the door open for a possible future UFC return. Rousey, a UFC Hall of Famer and the first women's bantamweight champion, stepped away from MMA competition after consecutive knockout losses in 2015 and 2016, transitioning to a career in WWE and focusing on her family life. UFC President Dana White and other fighters like Conor McGregor and Jon Jones have expressed enthusiasm about the White House event, but Rousey has chosen to prioritize personal commitments over a UFC comeback at this venue. Her impact on women's MMA remains significant, having broken barriers and boosted the sport's popularity and financial success during her prime. While she acknowledged the unpredictability of future returns in combat sports, she was unequivocal about not fighting at the White House event.