UFC CEO Dana White has recently given the fans more insight into the highly-anticipated UFC 300 card! Since the first ever UFC took place in 1993, the promotion has seen itself grow into the premier MMA organization in the world today. According to many fans, White’s leadership is the reason behind the promotion’s meteoric rise from a niche spectacle into a mainstream combat sport!

Accordingly, the UFC head honcho revealed that while he still has some interesting matchups in mind for the historic event, former legends of the sport will not be making a comeback to the Octagon. His comments indicate that the UFC is looking to provide fans with more than just nostalgia at the UFC 300 fight night!

Dana White breaks down why legends won’t return for UFC 300  

UFC 300 is all set to be an exclamation mark in the UFC’s history. And so, the UFC and CEO Dana White have pulled out all the stops for the fans to provide them with a stacked card, all the way from the bottom to the top!

In a recent interview with Sportsnet, the UFC boss was asked if there were any attempts by the promotion to bring in legends of the sport like Ronda Rousey, Brock Lesnar, or Georges St.Pierre back to the cage. However, White stated, “Ronda is not coming back, GSP is not coming back, um, Brock Lesnar is like 45 years old or you know pushing 50, 46. Yeah, so none of those calls were made. ”

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While fans may have been expecting news of the former star’s return, White’s comments indicate that the UFC is not looking to have any legends come out of retirement on the night. Rousey made her exit from competition in 2016 and she left the UFC to pursue her aspirations of being a professional wrestler.

St.Pierre, on the other hand, also retired from the sport in 2017 and the former UFC legend has recently indicated that he doesn’t plan to return to active competition any time soon. As for Lesnar, he had his last fight inside the Octagon in 2016 against Mark Hunt but has since stepped away from the world of MMA to focus on his wrestling career.

While fans may have hoped for a nostalgic reunion, White’s comments emphasize the UFC’s forward-looking approach to UFC 300. The event is poised to be a significant chapter in the UFC’s history, embracing new narratives and showcasing the best of the current MMA landscape

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During the same interview, White also expressed his excitement for the promotion and their multiple marquee events for 2024!

White cannot contain his excitement for upcoming UFC events  

The UFC is set to launch its first pay-per-view event of 2024 with UFC 297, however, this is just the beginning of the grand plans UFC has in store for the year. As such, UFC CEO Dana White expressed his excitement in the conversation with Sportsnet, anticipating 2024 to be the UFC’s biggest year ever.

White stated, “We got this Toronto now, we got Anaheim, we got UFC 300, Miami is ridiculous. We then got the Sphere, which will be the greatest live sporting event anyone has ever seen. Just wait until you see how this plays out.”

White also provided insights into the upcoming cards, featuring fights like Alexander Volkanovski vs. Ilia Topuria and Robert Whittaker vs. Paulo Costa at UFC 298. And UFC 299 in Miami will feature Sean O’Malley defending his bantamweight title against rival Marlon ‘Chito’ Vera for the first time, among other thrilling matchups!

The pinnacle of the year, UFC 300, is scheduled for April 13 in Las Vegas, promising a massive card. White also hinted at a surprise element, keeping fans eager for the anticipated “rabbit in the hat”!

What legends of the sport would you like to see return at UFC 300? Or is Dana White correct about focusing on the future?  Share your thoughts with us in the comments below!

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