Dana White, the president and CEO of the UFC, has addressed speculation about the return of Brock Lesnar and Ronda Rousey for UFC 300. Find out what White had to say and discover who will be headlining the historic event.
| Dana White addresses speculation on UFC 300 headliners |
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| Dana White confirms Brock Lesnar and Ronda Rousey will not return for UFC 300 |
| Lesnar’s fighting days are over, according to White |
| Rousey has accomplished her goals and is starting a family |
| White praises both fighters for their contributions to the sport |
Dana White, the president and CEO of the UFC, has put an end to the rumors surrounding the return of Brock Lesnar and Ronda Rousey for the highly anticipated UFC 300 event. The 300th pay-per-view offering from the mixed martial arts promotion is set to take place in the first two weeks of April, and fans have been eagerly speculating about who will headline the historic event.
White, in an interview with Sports Illustrated, stated that Lesnar and Rousey will not be making a comeback for UFC 300 . He expressed his appreciation for the passion and love that fans have for both fighters but made it clear that they have moved on from their fighting careers.
Brock Lesnar, a former heavyweight champion, headlined UFC 100 and made a surprise return at UFC 200 seven years ago. However, White firmly believes that Lesnar’s fighting days are behind him and that he will not be making a return to the octagon.
Similarly, Ronda Rousey, the first female to sign with the UFC, has accomplished everything she set out to do in her career. She became a UFC champion and later transitioned to the world of professional wrestling, winning a WWE championship. White stated that Rousey has now shifted her focus to starting a family.
White praised both fighters for their contributions to the sport. He described Rousey as one of the greatest athletes he has ever worked with and credited her with changing the perceptions of females competing in mixed martial arts. Despite Lesnar’s grouchy demeanor, White considered him a friend and acknowledged their incredible working relationship.
While fans may be disappointed that Lesnar and Rousey won’t be part of UFC 300 , the event is sure to feature a stacked card with other legends and current superstars. The anticipation continues to build as the historic event draws near.
This article originally appeared in The Sun and was reproduced with permission.
