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Settlement reached in UFC antitrust lawsuit, promotion agrees to pay fighters $335 million
Susan Cox - March 20, 2024
A settlement has been reached in the UFC antitrust lawsuit with the promotion agreeing to pay fighters $335 million. TKO Group Holdings, the parent company to the UFC filed a disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) in a statement listed below:
Dustin Poirier reveals what he told Dana White after knocking out Benoit Saint-Denis at UFC 299
Cole Shelton - March 11, 2024
Dustin Poirier sent a stern message to UFC CEO Dana White after he knocked out Benoit Saint-Denis at UFC 299 on Saturday. Poirier entered the fight as the underdog and many were writing off the former UFC interim lightweight champ following his knockout loss to Justin Gaethje back in July. In the first round, Saint-Denis had a ton of success and to begin the second round, the Frenchman had Poirier’s back.
Dana White praises Sean O’Malley after putting on a “clinic” against Marlon Vera at UFC 299: “The biggest star in bantamweight history”
Harry Kettle - March 10, 2024
UFC president Dana White has praised Sean O’Malley after his sensational performance against Marlon Vera last night. Over the course of five rounds, Sean O’Malley systematically took Marlon Vera apart at UFC 299. He tore through ‘Chito’ in emphatic fashion, leaving him a bloody mess at the end of their collision. In doing so, he firmly cemented himself as one of the most entertaining fighters to watch in mixed martial arts.
Dana White shuts down the idea of a Conor McGregor vs. Nate Diaz trilogy taking place at UFC 306
Harry Kettle - March 10, 2024
UFC president Dana White has shut down the idea of Conor McGregor and Nate Diaz completing their trilogy at UFC 306. For the longest time now, there’s been a lot of speculation regarding Conor McGregor – and the same goes for Nate Diaz. As many fight fans know, the two men are locked in a years-long feud with the rivalry being stuck at 1-1. For so many years we’ve been waiting to see a third meeting between them but for whatever reason, it hasn’t quite come to fruition.
Dana White reacts to Anthony Joshua's knockout win over former UFC heavyweight champ Francis Ngannou
Chris Taylor - March 9, 2024
Dana White shared his thoughts on Anthony Joshua’s knockout win over Francis Ngannou during tonight’s UFC 299 post-fight press conference. Ngannou (17-3 MMA, 0-2 Boxing) collided with the former WBA, IBF, WBO and IBO heavyweight champion Joshua (28-3 Boxing) in Friday night’s headliner in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
UFC CEO Dana White announces Alexa Grasso and Valentina Shevchenko will serve as opposing coaches on TUF 32
Susan Cox - March 8, 2024
UFC CEO Dana White has announced that Alexa Grasso and Valentina Shevchenko will serve as opposing coaches at TUF 32. A trilogy fight was anticipated between Grasso (16-3-1 MMA) and Shevchenko (23-4-1 MMA) with a timeline yet to be determined by the promotion.
Eddie Hearn says Dana White and the UFC should do whatever it takes to bring back Conor McGregor: “I’m bringing McGregor back, whatever it costs”
Harry Kettle - February 28, 2024
Boxing promoter Eddie Hearn has advised Dana White to do everything in his power to bring back Conor McGregor. The rise of Conor McGregor has become legend at this point. We all know his rags to riches story, and we all know that he’s the biggest star in the history of mixed martial arts. What we don’t know, though, is if and when he’s going to return to the Octagon.
BKFC founder David Feldman praises UFC CEO Dana White after recent meeting: "He's a real guy and I like him"
Cole Shelton - February 27, 2024
BKFC founder David Feldman has nothing but praise for UFC CEO Dana White. Feldman recently went to the UFC headquarters and met with White and what they talked about isn’t known. However, Feldman says he wanted to meet with White and after talking to him, he has nothing but praise for the UFC CEO, who also had kind words for the BKFC founder.
UFC CEO Dana White is confident fight fans will eventually see Jon Jones vs. Tom Aspinall: “How do you not?”
Susan Cox - February 27, 2024
UFC CEO Dana White is confident that fight fans will eventually see a Jon Jones vs. Tom Aspinall fight. It was Tom Aspinall (14-3 MMA) who defeated Sergei Pavlovich (18-2 MMA) by KO last November at UFC 295. With the victory, the Brit became the interim heavyweight titleholder.
Oscar De La Hoya offers to fight Dana White on co-main of Sean O'Malley vs. Ryan Garcia: "Hell of a promotion"
Josh Evanoff - February 26, 2024
Oscar De La Hoya is cool with UFC President Dana White, but he wouldn’t mind boxing him. Over the last few days, there have been discussions of Ryan Garcia vs. Sean O’Malley. ‘Sugar’ has shown interest in stepping into the boxing ring for a while now. Earlier this year, the UFC champion revealed that he already broached the subject of facing ‘KingRy’ in the future with Dana White and top executives.
Dana White reacts to Brian Ortega’s impressive comeback win over Yair Rodriguez at UFC Mexico City
Fernando Quiles - February 25, 2024
UFC CEO Dana White has reacted to Brian Ortega bouncing back after near-disaster against Yair Rodriguez. During fighter introductions for his UFC Mexico City fight against “El Pantera,” Ortega appeared to roll his ankle while warming up. He then had had a shaky opening round, which saw his nose get busted up by Yair. Ortega was able to settled down and secured an arm triangle choke to force the submission in the third round.
Video | Insane crowd brawl breaks out at UFC Mexico City
Fernando Quiles - February 25, 2024
A massive crowd brawl broke out during UFC Mexico City, and Dana White has given his reaction. UFC Mexico City featuring two pivotal matchups at the top of the marquee. Fans witnessed Brandon Royval get a measure of revenge on Brandon Moreno, defeating him via split decision in the main even. In the co-headliner, Brian Ortega submitted Yair Rodriguez after having a dicey opening round.
Ben Askren weighs in on Dana White’s UFC 300 main event announcement: “You let us down a little bit”
Susan Cox - February 23, 2024
Ben Askren is weighing in on Dana White’s UFC 300 main event announcement. UFC 300 is now less than 2 months away, taking place on Saturday, April 13th, at the T-Mobile Arena in Paradise, Nevada.
Dana White reveals Vladimir Putin gifts to Khabib Nurmagomedov after Conor McGregor win: "Whatever he wanted"
Josh Evanoff - February 21, 2024
Dana White has opened up on the aftermath of Khabib Nurmagomedov’s win over Conor McGregor at UFC 229. Over five years removed from UFC 229, the card is still the highest-grossing in MMA history. At the top of the billing, were lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov, and Conor McGregor. Leading into the event, the two stars were in a heated feud, that would continue for years beyond that night in 2019.
Dana White shuts down rumor of Israel Adesanya vs. Khamzat Chimaev headlining UFC Saudi Arabia
Cole Shelton - February 20, 2024
Dana White says the Israel Adesanya vs. Khamzat Chimaev won’t be headlining UFC Saudi Arabia in June as a photo seemed to indicate. On Tuesday afternoon, a photo went viral that showed the Kingdom Arena website showing Israel Adesanya vs. Khamzat Chimaev as the main event of UFC Saudi Arabia. Immediately, many fans took to social media to share it and wondered if it was legit. However, it was later revealed that the website was fake and the real arena website does not even have the UFC’s June event on their schedule.
Dana White explains why Henry Cejudo was not given the mic following his loss to Merab Dvalishvili at UFC 298: “Cejudo already retired, okay?”
Harry Kettle - February 19, 2024
UFC CEO Dana White has explained why Henry Cejudo wasn’t given the chance to speak on the microphone at UFC 298. At UFC 298, Henry Cejudo fell short in his attempt to defeat Merab Dvalishvili. After the bout, Cejudo took off his gloves immediately – which can often be a sign that a fighter is going to retire. The expectation was that he’d receive the microphone during the post-fight interviews but for whatever reason, that didn’t happen.
Dana White says he’s not sure if Conor McGregor will ever fight for the UFC again
Harry Kettle - February 18, 2024
UFC CEO Dana White has admitted that he doesn’t know if Conor McGregor will ever fight for the promotion again. For the longest time now, fans have been questioning when we’re going to see the return of Conor McGregor. It’s been two and a half years since he broke his leg against Dustin Poirier but in the last twelve months, he seems to have just about reached a full recovery. He’s training again, but there’s been no official announcement when it comes to an actual fight getting booked.
Dana White reacts to Ilia Topuria’s knockout win over Alex Volkanovski at UFC 298, says he’s not thinking about an immediate rematch
Harry Kettle - February 18, 2024
UFC CEO Dana White has reacted to Ilia Topuria’s blockbuster knockout over Alexander Volkanovski. Last night, Ilia Topuria shocked the world. He knocked out Alexander Volkanovski in the second round of their mammoth title showdown, becoming the new UFC featherweight champion in the process. With the win, Topuria now has the chance to become a true breakout star in the promotion after a phenomenal rise to the top.