EXCLUSIVE: WWE star Ronda Rousey, 36, is ready to QUIT wrestling so she can take one final shot at reclaiming her UFC title – before turning her hand to TV and movies, and trying for a second child
Ronda Rousey wants one last shot at the UFC title before she hangs up her gloves for good, a source close to the former star wrestler has revealed.
One of the 36-year-old’s confidants told DailyMail.com exclusively: “She just had a match at Summer Slam and wants to wind down her time and commitments with the WWE and she’s now focusing on making a run possible to get even more.” have one last fight in the UFC and compete in UFC 300 when that comes sometime next year.”
They added that the Based in California The martial arts star is “at a current crossroads in her life and career as she searches for what she would like to do next,” with TV and film roles being a major focus.
Over the years, she has landed roles in a range of movies, including Charlie’s Angels and Furious 7, and most recently starred in the reality TV show Stars on Mars.
WWE star Ronda Rousey wants one last shot at the UFC title before she hangs up her gloves for good, a source close to the former star wrestler has revealed
One of the 36-year-old’s confidants told DailyMail.com exclusively: ‘She is now focusing on potentially making a run to have one last fight in the UFC and compete in UFC 300’
Rousey has a one-year-old daughter, La’akea Makalapuaokalanipō Browne, with her retired fighter husband Travis Browne
The source said Rousey “enjoyed” her time on the show and “with the likely influx of reality programming in the coming months, she’s exploring those opportunities.”
However, one thing that could put her UFC and movie dreams on hold is having another child.
She has a one-year-old daughter, La’akea Makalapuaokalanipō Browne, with her retired fighter husband Travis Browne, but another child is said to be in the pipeline “because she would like to try for another child,” the source said.
They added, “She really wants to do it all (career-wise), but don’t get caught off guard over the next few months that she’s having another child because that’s something she says is one of the most important things to do.” something will happen for her again.’
As for her fighting career, Rousey lost to former tag team partner and fellow former MMA star Shayna Baszler at the company’s most recent Premium Live Event, SummerSlam, on August 5.
The ex-UFC champ has had a mixed second stint with the promotion after returning to the Royal Rumble in 2022 and winning the SmackDown Women’s Championship before losing the card.
She was recently tag team champion with Baszler, before Baszler turned on Rousey at the Money in the Bank event at the O2 in London and set up their feud.
According to Give MeSportRousey had a “hard out” clause in her WWE contract that allowed her to cancel her deal at any time, and she is now no longer with the company.
Over the years, she has landed roles in a range of movies, including Charlie’s Angels and Furious 7, and most recently starred in the reality TV show Stars on Mars (pictured)
Rousey poses for a portrait during a UFC photo shoot at the UFC Grand Conference Center in December 2016
Rousey was the first female fighter signed by the UFC in 2012 and she took part in the company’s first-ever female fight
Rousey – who also won a bronze medal in judo at the 2008 Beijing Olympics – rose to fame with the UFC.
She was the first female fighter signed in 2012 and took part in the company’s first-ever women’s fight.
The blonde went on to become the UFC’s first-ever women’s champion.
However, Rousey put an end to her MMA career in 2016 after she was brutally knocked out by Holly Holm with a head kick and then stopped within a round by Amanda Nunes.
It was a brutal end to one of the most exciting careers and Rousey was thrilled on her way to the top, performing her signature armbar seemingly at will.
On her departure, Rousey presented herself with a series of opportunities outside the wrestling ring, and in 2016 she made her mark as the cover star of Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue.
Unable to give up the fight for good, she also entertained the idea of signing with WWE and made guest appearances before signing a contract in 2017.
She enjoyed a first bout, but left after her first loss at WrestleMania 35 in 2019.
One thing that could put Rousey’s UFC and camera dreams on hold is having another kid
Rousey returned to the sport in early 2022 for her second stint with the WWE
She ended her reign as champion after being defeated by Flair and Becky Lynch in a triple threat match.
Rousey then left and started a family.
However, she returned to the sport in early 2022 for her second stint with the company.
This week she thanked Shayna Baszler for being a role model on Instagram.
A caption to photos of them in the ring read: “@qosbaszler you were the reason I got into this business… Now I have no reason to stay.”
Baszler, Rousey’s real-life friend, will continue with the company and is expected to gain a major boost following her win on Saturday.
She is presented as a ruthless fighter who shows little mercy towards her opponents, and is expected to soon be promoted to a higher position to compete for major titles.
She attacked Rousey during their title match against Raquel Rodriguez and Liv Morgan in London in early June, leaving her partner before they lost the match.
They then feuded, with the rivalry ending at SummerSlam before Rousey left.