It’s been a strange 2016 for Ronda Rousey so far. Even as her name continues to pop up in rumored Hollywood projects, her lengthy recovery from the beatdown she suffered at the hands of Holly Holm has frustrated those who wish to see a rematch as soon as possible. But we finally have some good news on that front: Rousey herself says the rematch will happen in 2016.
Many figured that it would take place at UFC 200 in July, but that was ruled out. Rousey, in an interview with TMZ, said, “They haven’t told me an exact date or location. It’s a decision we’re all going to make together. I’m kind of waiting to hear from them on what options they’re going to give me.”
By “them,” Rousey probably means the promotional team at UFC, who normally don’t give their fighters many options at all. It’s a subtle-yet-powerful reminder of the special kind of star Rousey is that she can pick and choose when to fight. Then again, we’ll have to see just how many options UFC boss Dana White gives her.
Holm isn’t going to wait around for Ronda, as her first defense of the featherweight title will take place on March 5 against Miesha Tate.
(Via ESPN)
