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Nov 16, 2024; New York, NY, USA; President-elect Donald Trump speaks with Dana White (left) during UFC 309 at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images \/ Brad Penner-Imagn Images<\/p>\n
READ MORE: Nassourdine Imavov calls for Khamzat Chimaev title fight after UFC Paris win<\/a><\/p>\n With the UFC’s $7.7 billion Paramount deal <\/a>taking shape in the U.S. next year, the promotion is gearing up for a blockbuster event at the White House in June. Among the big stars who may compete on the card, Rousey was recently asked about the idea of a return to MMA.<\/p>\n Rousey made a direct comparison to Mike Tyson’s boxing return last November, suggesting she doesn’t want to make the same mistake he did by letting age catch up to her.<\/p>\n December 30, 2016; Las Vegas, NV, USA; Ronda Rousey enters the octagon during UFC 207 at T-Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images \/ Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images<\/p>\n \u201cI am not fighting at the White House,\u201d Rousey said in an interview with “The Lapsed Fan” podcast. <\/a>\u201cAfter\u00a0Mike Tyson\u00a0being the biggest fight of the year, you never say never.”<\/p>\n Rousey then broke her silence about making a surprise appearance in D.C., which was rather unsurprising to hear.<\/p>\n \u201cBut I ain\u2019t fighting at the f****** White House,” Rousey said.<\/p>\n Rousey was last brought up as a topic of discussion last January, as UFC CEO Dana White shot down the idea of her return coming at UFC 300 later that year when asked by Sportsnet.<\/a><\/p>\n \u201cRonda\u2019s not coming back,\u201d White said then. “GSP\u2019s not coming back. Brock Lesnar\u2019s like 45 years old or pushing 50. None of those calls were made.\u201d<\/p>\n It remains to be seen what the UFC decides to do regarding the event. After all, it’s nearly a year away, so time is on the promotion’s side to put together the best card they can.<\/p>\n For now, only time will tell, but fans can tone down excitement (if any at all) for a Rousey comeback.<\/p>\n \u2022\u00a0UFC reportedly putting together banger fight for UFC Qatar co-main event<\/a><\/p>\n \u2022\u00a0UFC veteran suspended as failed drug test leaves 12-fight career hanging<\/a><\/p>\n \u2022\u00a0Martin Buday puts UFC chapter to bed in pursuit of OKTAGON heavyweight title<\/a><\/p>\n \u2022\u00a0UFC White House event has massive update, confirming recent Dana White remarks<\/a><\/p>\n Stick with\u00a0MMAKnockout<\/a>\u00a0for more FREE coverage of the UFC and MMA.<\/p>\n Follow MMAKnockout on\u00a0Facebook<\/a>,\u00a0Twitter<\/a>, and\u00a0Instagram<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n