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Dana White Denies Ronda Rousey–Katie Taylor Talk, Calls Rumor ‘Total Bulls***’

His UFC 323 remarks underscore that buzz from training clips or promoter pitches has not become real negotiation.

Overview

  • Speaking after UFC 323, Dana White dismissed reports of a Ronda Rousey vs. Katie Taylor bout as “total bulls***” and said no talks are happening.
  • White added that any decision to fight again rests with Rousey and praised her professionalism, citing his past endorsement to WWE.
  • Early-month reports had suggested exploratory discussions for a 2026 boxing match, and Katie Taylor later said she was open to the idea despite first hearing of it from media stories.
  • Rousey’s recent MMA training video reignited comeback chatter as managers floated opponents such as Kayla Harrison, who remains focused on Amanda Nunes at UFC 324.
  • Commentary has proposed Gina Carano as a more plausible or historically meaningful matchup for Rousey, with concerns also noted about Rousey’s long layoff and health.