Dana White News
Dana White assumes Ilia Topuria suffered broken orbital at UFC Freedom 250: "He's busted up"
Fernando Quiles Jr. - June 15, 2026
Dana White can’t confirm that Ilia Topuria suffered a broken orbital bone, but it’s his assumption. Topuria looked to continue his unbeaten streak when he collided with Justin Gaethje in the UFC Freedom 250 main event. This was a title unification bout as Topuria was the main champion, while Gaethje held interim gold. It didn’t take long for Topuria’s face to get marked up but he was still having success early and moving forward.
Daniel Cormier calls for Tom Aspinall and UFC to straighten things out: "They need to get on the same page"
Fernando Quiles Jr. - June 11, 2026
Daniel Cormier is attempting to play mediator in the midst of issues between Tom Aspinall and the UFC brass. Aspinall is the main UFC Heavyweight Champion, but he’s been out of action since suffering a double eye poke back in Oct. 2025. Aspinall’s title defense against Ciryl Gane at UFC 321 was ruled a no contest when the champion had difficulty seeing. An interim championship fight between Gane and Alex Pereira will be taking place at UFC Freedom 250 on Sunday.
UFC legend mocks Dana White's Alex Pereira GOAT claim ahead of UFC Freedom 250
Curtis Calhoun - June 10, 2026
A UFC legend called Dana White’s bluff on his recent controversial GOAT claim about Alex Pereira ahead of UFC White House. Alex Pereira enters UFC Freedom 250 at the White House with the opportunity to become the promotion’s first three-division champion. Pereira, who vacated the UFC light heavyweight belt earlier this year, will face former interim titleholder Ciryl Gane in the UFC Freedom 250 co-main event.
Dana White's bold claim on Alex Pereira's all-time GOAT status backed by rising UFC star: "Nobody has ever done that"
Fernando Quiles Jr. - June 10, 2026
Dana White isn’t the only one who thinks Alex Pereira would cement himself as the MMA GOAT if he wins at UFC Freedom 250. On Sunday, Pereira will collide with Ciryl Gane in the co-main event of UFC’s historic show on the White House lawn. “Poatan” and Gane will be competing for the interim UFC Heavyweight Championship. While Jon Jones is largely viewed as the greatest MMA fighter of all time depending on how you view his past failed drug tests, White believes Pereira would surpass him if he becomes a three-division champion.
UFC analyst doesn't agree that Alex Pereira will be the GOAT with White House win
Harry Kettle - June 9, 2026
UFC analyst Laura Sanko doesn’t agree with Dana White that Alex Pereira could lead the GOAT debate after this weekend. In the co-main event of UFC Freedom 250, Alex Pereira will collide with Ciryl Gane over the UFC interim heavyweight championship. The winner will go on to face Tom Aspinall for the undisputed belt, but the biggest story here is Poatan.
Dana White expects NFL Super Bowl viewership numbers for UFC Freedom 250: "This is a unique experience for everybody"
Fernando Quiles Jr. - June 8, 2026
Dana White believes UFC Freedom 250 is trending towards reaching numbers that match the NFL Super Bowl. The biggest event in MMA history is set to take place on Sunday. It’ll be a historic show, as UFC Freedom 250 will be held on the White House lawn. The event will feature two title fights, including the main event lightweight unification bout between Ilia Topuria and Justin Gaethje. The co-headliner will feature an interim heavyweight title fight between Ciryl Gane and Alex Pereira.
Eddie Hearn is 'overvaluing' manager role amid Dana White beef, says retired UFC vet: "I don’t think he really understands how this works"
Fernando Quiles Jr. - June 7, 2026
Is Eddie Hearn in over his head amid a hostile war of wards with Dana White? Hearn and White were once chummy and often exchanged pleasantries, but things changed when the UFC boss got into the boxing industry. Since the formation of Zuffa Boxing, Hearn and White have been at odds. Zuffa Boxing pulled off an unexpected move by signing longtime Matchroom Boxing star Conor Benn, who had a business relationship with Hearn for a decade.
Dana White responds to Eddie Hearn's demand for Tom Aspinall pay raise: "Eddie's full of a lot of s***"
Fernando Quiles Jr. - June 7, 2026
Dana White has taken Eddie Hearn to task over his demand to have Tom Aspinall receive a significant pay raise if he’s expected to fight the winner of Alex Pereira vs. Ciryl Gane. White and Hearn have been engaged in some hostile banter ever since Zuffa Boxing formed. Things took an unexpected turn when Zuffa Boxing signed Conor Benn, who had been in business with Hearn’s Matchroom Boxing for a decade. Hearn fired back by signing a disgruntled Aspinall to a talent agency deal.
Eddie Hearn dares Dana White to release Tom Aspinall from UFC deal: "It's disgusting what they're paying him"
Fernando Quiles Jr. - May 29, 2026
Matchroom Boxing’s Eddie Hearn has a proposal for Dana White to get Tom Aspinall out of his UFC contract. Aspinall is the reigning UFC Heavyweight Champion, but there has been some friction with the promotion he’s called home since 2020. Aspinall was none too pleased with how White responded to his eye injury that put an early halt to his UFC 321 bout against Ciryl Gane.
Dana White won't commit to Sean Strickland vs. Khamzat Chimaev rematch yet: "We don't know what we're going to do"
Fernando Quiles Jr. - May 28, 2026
UFC CEO Dana White isn’t sure whether or not a rematch between Sean Strickland and Khamzat Chimaev will be the next middleweight title fight. Strickland pulled off another big upset at the conclusion of UFC 328 in Newark on May 9. Chimaev was the sizable betting favorite, but he was forced to stand with Strickland after the opening frame. Strickland made it a dog fight and he earned the split decision victory to become a two-time UFC Middleweight Champion.
UFC boss Dana White doesn't shy away from CTE risks in MMA: "You have grown adults who choose to do this for a living"
Fernando Quiles Jr. - May 26, 2026
Head trauma has always been a big talking point in combat sports, and there’s more attention on the topic than ever with CTE diagnoses. For decades, fans of boxing have seen prizefighters suffer devastating head injuries and some have even turned fatal. While the world of MMA has seen fewer horror stories of fight-related head trauma, UFC CEO Dana White is well aware that the sport is not immune to the real risks involved.
Anderson Silva still won't talk to Dana White after 2020 split from UFC: "You can still fight, you just can't do it here"
Fernando Quiles Jr. - May 26, 2026
It appears Anderson Silva has given Dana White the silent treatment for almost six full years. Silva is widely regarded as one of the greatest MMA fighters of all time. He once dominated as the UFC Middleweight Champion and turned in some of the most spectacular knockouts fight fans have ever seen.
Jake Paul laughs off UFC's timing of Conor McGregor return announcement: "It's not going to work, buddy"
Fernando Quiles Jr. - May 17, 2026
Jake Paul is taking aim at UFC for announcing Conor McGregor’s return during the MVP MMA 1 event. Paul and Most Valuable Promotions CEO Nakisa Bidarian held their first MMA event this past Saturday. The show featured the likes of Mike Perry, who scored a big TKO finish over Stockton legend Nate Diaz. The headliner saw Ronda Rousey earn a 17-second submission victory in her comeback fight against Gina Carano.
Ronda Rousey details text message from Dana White hours before submission win over Gina Carano
Fernando Quiles Jr. - May 17, 2026
UFC CEO Dana White reached out to Ronda Rousey hours prior to her comeback fight. Rousey and Gina Carano went toe-to-toe inside the Intuit Dome in Inglewood this past Saturday. This was “Rowdy’s” first pro MMA fight since late 2016. Carano’s inactivity was even longer having been away from combat sports competition since 2009. It only took Rousey 17 seconds to put Carano away with an armbar.
VIDEO | Derrick Lewis shares Dana White call about late notice UFC White House fight
Curtis Calhoun - May 15, 2026
UFC heavyweight fan favorite Derrick Lewis shared footage of his live reaction to Dana White’s White House fight pitch. The UFC’s historic card on the White House lawn is weeks away as Ilia Topuria and Justin Gaethje headline a stacked event. After U.S. President Donald Trump requested UFC head Dana White to organize an event at the White House, White made it come to fruition with seven intriguing matchups.
Dana White gives his thoughts on Josh Hokit's UFC Freedom 250 press conference antics
Harry Kettle - May 12, 2026
UFC boss Dana White has given his thoughts on the recent press conference antics of the always unpredictable Josh Hokit. Ever since his electric win over Curtis Blaydes, Josh Hokit has been talked about as one of the most interesting rising stars in heavyweight mixed martial arts. He made such an impression, in fact, that Dana White immediately booked him a fight against Derrick Lewis at the UFC Freedom 250 card next month.
Dana White goes off on 'fruit loop' Eddie Hearn: "Nobody even knew who this guy was four months ago"
Fernando Quiles Jr. - May 10, 2026
UFC CEO Dana White is talking tough with Matchroom Boxing’s Eddie Hearn once again. As White and TKO continue to build Zuffa Boxing, the UFC boss and Hearn continue their war of words. White has hurled expletives at Hearn, who responded by suggesting the two meet inside a boxing ring. Hearn believes the bout would be lucrative, which White is now using against the seasoned boxing promoter.
Dana White reveals how he scored Sean Strickland's win over Khamzat Chimaev
Harry Kettle - May 10, 2026
UFC boss Dana White has revealed how he scored Sean Strickland’s big victory over Khamzat Chimaev at UFC 328. Last night at UFC 328, we saw one of the biggest upsets in the recent history of UFC title fights. Sean Strickland was able to overcome the odds and beat Khamzat Chimaev, who was previously unbeaten, to become the new UFC middleweight champion – marking the second time he has held the belt.