Will Ronda Rousey Fight Again? Jose Aldo Says 'No'

As you know by now, Ronda Rousey got knocked the F out by Holly Holm this past weekend in Australia.

There’s been talk everywhere re: “What’s next for Ronda Rousey?” Some think this doesn’t change anything, some think this will make for a massive rematch, some think she’ll be back at some point but not any time soon, and others think she’ll never fight again.

Of those who think she’s “done” fighting is current UFC Fatherweight Champion Jose Aldo.

Per MMAfighting.com, Aldo spoke to the media at Nova Uniao in Brazil and said:

" I think it’s really hard for her to return to fighting … Her career has taken a different direction. If I’m making a lot of money doing movies or something else, I’d go that direction too. Am I going to mess my face up getting punched in the face? You’re crazy [laughs]. In my opinion, I don’t think (she fights again). If she comes back, of course she can (win the title). She was always a fighter, but if I were her, I wouldn’t come back. "

Aldo related Rousey’s current situation to when Gina Carano was defeated by ‘Cyborg’ during a Strikeforce match:

" I see this as Gina’s situation … Gina was a great fighter and went her way to become an actress after she lost to Cyborg, and she’s getting more attention than if she was still fighting. No diet, not getting punched in the face, nothing.” "

and had some choice words about the differences between male and female MMA

" Ronda is a great champion, I respect her, but I think men’s (MMA) is at a higher level … (Male) athletes aren’t separated by one martial art only, like ‘I’m a judoka and I only catch arms’. There’s no such thing as this one who survives. Athletes have to be good standing and on the ground today. You have to be good wherever the fight goes and that’s how I try to be. I like to watch women’s MMA more than men fighting because they always do their best and fight hard. "

Here’s the full interview:

Is he right? Only time will tell….