Dana White Rules Out Ronda Rousey Or Brock Lesnar Return To The UFC

Dana White
Dana White

Dana White has ruled out Brock Lesnar and Ronda Rousey coming back to the UFC for a return MMA fight at the big UFC 300 pay-per-view coming up in 2024.

The UFC President was once again asked about the rumors of “The Beast Incarnate” and/or “Rowdy” Ronda making a return to the combat sports world next year for the big milestone event during a recent interview with Sports Illustrated.

Featured below are some of the highlights from the interview where he touches on this topic.

On the possibility of either returning at UFC 300: “I get why everybody asks. I love that everybody loves them like that, and with so much passion. I do, too. But theyโ€™re definitely not coming back for UFC 300. Iโ€™m focused on Madison Square Garden. But no, theyโ€™re not coming back.”

On Rousey: “I absolutely love Ronda Rousey. Sheโ€™s one of the greatest athletes Iโ€™ve ever worked with. Sheโ€™s a pioneer, an inspirational figure for women, and an all-around badass for UFC.”

On Lesnar: “I always had an incredible working relationship with Brock Lesnar. Itโ€™s funny to say this because heโ€™s such a grouchy dude, but I consider Brock Lesnar a friend.”

Check out the complete interview at SI.com.