Ronda Rousey is not interested in participating in the rumored UFC White House card next year.
The UFC is expected to promote an event on the White House lawn in the lead-up to American’s 250th anniversary next year. The plan was announced by President Donald Trump earlier this year, with UFC CEO Dana White gradually sharing more and more information about the event in the subsequent weeks.
From the moment the UFC White House card was announced, fighters have been calling for a spot on the bill. That includes stars like Conor McGregor, Jon Jones, Michael Chandler, and Colby Covington.
Do not expect to see Rousey competing on the White House lawn. Speaking during an appearance on The Lapsed Fan Podcast, Rousey completely shut down the possibility. Surprisingly, however, she left the door for a UFC return slightly ajar.
“I am not fighting at the White House,” Rousey said (via MMA Fighting). “I mean, after Mike Tyson being the biggest fight of the year [vs. Jake Paul], you never say never [on a return].
“But I ain’t fighting on the f*cking White House,” she added. “I got better s**t to do… My kid needs pasta.”