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Ronda Rousey’s return to MMA training and the several videos coming out of her sessions at the gym have fans talking about a potential comeback. The UFC Hall of Famer last competed in a professional MMA fight almost a decade ago when she suffered her second professional defeat. With fans hoping she comes back for another run, Rousey appears to be facing a problem, but it’s a good one.

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‘The Baddest Woman on the Planet,’ with her husband Travis Browne, recently welcomed their second child in January. Ronda Rousey wasted no time after the childbirth and got back in tremendous shape, and shared the before and after images of her transformation on social media. Now, she’s training with former UFC fighter Ryan Benoit, who, Rousey claims, has made her life a bit difficult.

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Ronda Rousey reveals her coaching problem

Ronda Rousey’s problem with Ryan Benoit is that he has made it hard for her to find someone who coaches her better than he does. Yes, she was singing ‘Baby Face’s coach skills, as she wrote, “Every session with [Ryan Benoit] is such a good time – It’s SO hard to find a coach who can do it all like he can (striking, grappling, drilling, sparring, you name it),” on Instagram. As she shared another training clip, Rousey also hyped up the former UFC fighter, calling his students “lucky” for having him as their coach.

“So if you can score a private lesson with this guy, consider yourself lucky (I know I am!) Btw that armbar in the middle f’n sick and if you don’t see why you should study more until you do because it’s just,” Ronda Rousey added. In return, Benoit issued a response that he cherishes every session with the UFC Hall of Fame legend. “You’re so awesome, Ronda. Every training session is legendary. Thank you for letting me be part of the grind!!”

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Ronda Rousey has turned down rumors that she’s going to make a comeback because, “neurologically,” she can’t fight again. This has led fans to wonder what the point of training with a coach that she feels lucky to train under is. The fight community has shared mixed reactions regarding this matter, but amid her return speculation, Rousey finally revealed why she’s decided to come back and train.

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Rousey is simply trying to get “healthier”

During an interview with TMZ, Ronda Rousey finally cleared the air on her actively engaging in MMA training almost a decade after her retirement. She claims that all her efforts are aimed at leading a healthier lifestyle, and MMA is giving her just that. Rousey claims to have regained her love of mixed martial arts, while mentioning nothing about a comeback.

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Could Ronda Rousey's comeback redefine her legacy, or is it a risky move for the UFC legend?

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“I just had a baby. I’m just trying to get my bodily identity back, and I’m just enjoying being in the gym again. I just feel a lot better and a lot healthier,” said Ronda Rousey. “It just feels really good to get that freedom of movement back and just getting back to training for the love of it. And I feel like that’s something I lost before.”

Dana White claims that he and Ronda Rousey often talk to each other and have a good relationship. Could this mean that there is a chance he’s discussing her return on the White House card next year? Do you think ‘Rowdy’ could consider making a return for one final dance? Let us know in the comments section.

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