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Dana White -- Defends Ronda Rousey's Trainer ... Sorta

Ronda Rousey's mother is a bona fide "bad ass" -- but she's put Ronda in a tough situation by calling out her trainer ... so says UFC honcho Dana White.

It's no secret AnnMaria De Mars hates Edmond Tarverdyan-- she's blasted him in the media for months and blames him for Ronda's loss to Holly Holm.

Ronda has defended the guy -- and says she's committed to him as her trainer. In fact, they were training together last week.

So, we asked White if Ronda's mom was right -- and while being as politically correct as one could be, he sorta backed Edmond, crediting him for helping her make the transition into MMA.