Ronda Rousey Explains Why She Won't Officially Retire From UFC

Ronda Rousey hasn't totally closed the chapter of her UFC career.

Ronda Rousey is now an official member of the WWE, which was a lifelong dream for the former UFC star. After rumors had floated for months—even years—Rousey officially signed a contract with the wrestling organization in late January. All indications are that Rousey is thrilled to be a part of WWE and happy to have moved on from her UFC career.

In a recent appearance on Ellen, however, Rousey did not totally rule out a return to UFC. Ellen asked if she would like to go back to the MMA organization, where Rousey accrued an impressive 12-2 record, and her answer was vague, to say the least.

"I don't know," Rousey said. "I think it's just as likely as me going back to another Olympics for Judo, and no one demanded a written resignation from me for Judo, and I don't really think the same thing is necessary for fighting. I'm just doing what I enjoy and WWE is what I enjoy right now."

You can check out Rousey's comments on retirement at around the 2:35 mark in the video below.

Rousey also spoke on her transition from fighting, and solo sports in general, to the more collaborative wrestling environment.

"The main difference is that it's like a team," Rousey said. "I've never been on a team in my whole life. I was a swimmer, I was alone. I did Judo, I was alone. I was a fighter, I was alone. With WWE, it's like a big team. Everyone's working together to try and make it as great as possible."

Rousey is set to participate in WrestleMania 34 in New Orleans on April 8.

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