The UFC makes its debut in New York City when UFC 205 takes place on Nov. 12 at Madison Square Garden. Naturally, you would assume this would be the show Ronda Rousey makes her return to the octagon, if at all.
Dana White announced on the "UFC Unfiltered" podcast, however, that Rousey will not be fighting on the historic show.
Fox Sports is reporting Rousey plans on fighting again, but didn't specify which show, only that it could be before the end of 2016.
The UFC recently announced a year-end pay-per-view show on Dec. 30 in Las Vegas. If Rousey doesn't compete on the show, it would be likely she would fight in early 2017.
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Rousey hasn't fought since her knockout loss to Holly Holm at UFC 193 last Novmeber. After the fight, Rousey went into near exile and has made sparse apperances including a hosting spot on Saturday Night Live in January and an appearance on Ellen in February when she revealed she had suicidal thoughts after the defeat.
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