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Ronda Rousey’s 16-second knockout victory against Alexis Davis at UFC 175 on Saturday piqued the interest of someone in the UFC’s production truck.
During the Ultimate Fighting Championship’s ceremonial post-fight interview, the women’s bantamweight champion was asked by color commentator Joe Rogan if she would be interested in making a three-week turnaround in order to headline UFC 176, which takes place in Los Angeles, on Aug. 2.
At the time, Rousey explained she already had minor knee surgery scheduled, but would evaluate her options and make a more informed decision later. But, at the conclusion of the pay-per-view, it was revealed that “Rowdy” had suffered an injury to her right index finger that required nine stitches, thus making her possible inclusion at UFC 176 seem far-fetched.
At the post-fight press conference, Rousey described what she has on her plate in the near future.
“I developed a cyst under my knuckle,” Rousey explained. “I kept dismissing it, and I ripped it open on the first overhand right.”
The Olympian went on to add that the aforementioned knee surgery is “more maintenance” than anything and ultimately is a procedure she will walk away from.
