Rousey stated on ESPN's SportsCenter that she reached out to White, believing both she and Carano needed the fight. Despite Rousey's belief that the matchup would be a major draw, the UFC isn't involved in the May 16 event. White has previously expressed disapproval of matchmaking older fighters past their prime, which may explain the company's absence from the upcoming bout.
Ronda Rousey Failed to Secure UFC Deal for Gina Carano Fight
Ronda Rousey revealed she approached Dana White about a potential fight against Gina Carano, but the UFC declined to get involved.