Dana White News

BJ Penn Staff - April 26, 2026

UFC CEO Dana White was in attendance for Saturday’s White House Correspondent’s Dinner, where a shooter seemingly made an attempt on president Donald Trump’s life. Thankfully, the shooter didn’t get anywhere near the president or any of the dignitaries or businesspeople in attendance, and was apprehended some distance away. However, that didn’t stop security personnel from rushing into the room to secure the area, and escort the president to safety.

Curtis Calhoun - April 21, 2026

Former UFC star Darren Till didn’t hold back in his most scathing criticism of Dana White since he parted ways with the UFC in 2023. UFC CEO Dana White’s most ambitious card yet is weeks away as the promotion looks ahead to hosting a fight card on the White House lawn this summer. UFC Freedom 250 is headlined by a lightweight title matchup between Ilia Topuria and Justin Gaethje, and features the return of Alex Pereira in an interim heavyweight title bout with Ciryl Gane.

BJ Penn Staff - April 20, 2026

You don’t typically hear the national anthem at UFC events. When the promotion touches down on the White House lawn for UFC Freedom 250 on June 14, that will change. The UFC Freedom 250 card, which falls on president Donald Trump’s birthday, is intended to help celebrate the USA’s 250th anniversary, which is technically July 4. The event is expected to be one of the biggest in MMA history. It will certainly be one of the most unique.

Fernando Quiles Jr. - April 19, 2026

Dana White has heard claims of a title eliminator being attached to one UFC Freedom 250 fight, but he isn’t committing to it. A marquee fight scheduled for the June 14 White House card will be contested in the bantamweight division. Former 135-pound titleholder Sean O’Malley is set to collide with Aiemann Zahabi. During a fan Q&A session hyping up this past Saturday’s UFC Winnipeg card, Zahabi claimed he received word that his fight against O’Malley will be a No. 1 contender bout.

Fernando Quiles Jr. - April 19, 2026

Dana White may use fighting words, but don’t expect him to fight Eddie Hearn or anyone else. White and Hearn have traded barbs since the UFC boss entered the boxing industry with TKO. The creation of Zuffa Boxing has led to some interesting moves, such as the signing of Conor Benn, who had worked with Hearn for a decade.

Dylan Bowker - April 15, 2026

Dana White maintains that UFC Freedom 250 is an apolitical event, but a former UFC lightweight stalwart has called him out on some facets of that characterization. The UFC figurehead was touching on the looming Summer event during an appearance on The Pat McAfee Show, with a clip provided by X account @ChampRDS, as White said, “We’re paying the entire bill on all of this, everything you’re saying. Not one dollar of tax payer money will go into this. This is the UFC’s gift to the 250th birthday of America. I think one of the myths that I would like to crush is, I don’t care if you’re far right, far left, right down the middle, wherever you sit politically, because everybody sits somewhere politically these days, this isn’t about politics.”

Curtis Calhoun - April 15, 2026

UFC superstar Conor McGregor is fired up ahead of his planned Octagon comeback, potentially set for as soon as this summer. It’s been almost five full years since former two-division UFC champion Conor McGregor injured his leg against Dustin Poirier at UFC 264. After back-to-back losses to Poirier in 2021, McGregor’s repeatedly teased comeback attempts have fallen short as he quickly approaches age 40.

Curtis Calhoun - April 14, 2026

Matchroom Boxing promoter Eddie Hearn took another jab at UFC CEO Dana White over White’s notable absence from Conor Benn’s recent bout. Recent Zuffa Boxing signee Conor Benn defeated Regis Prograis by unanimous decision last Saturday in London. It continued what’s been a stellar last six months for Benn, including a rematch win over Chris Eubank Jr. and signing a $15 million deal with Dana White’s Zuffa Boxing.

Fernando Quiles Jr. - April 12, 2026

Gable Steveson is officially a member of the UFC roster, and Dana White has shared his first words publicly on the signing. During the UFC 327 broadcast this past Saturday, it was announced that Steveson is the newest addition of the top MMA promotion’s heavyweight roster. Steveson attended UFC 327 along with Jon Jones inside the Kaseya Center in Miami.

Fernando Quiles Jr. - April 12, 2026

Dana White isn’t the biggest fan of Josh Hokit’s antics, but as long as the UFC 327 winner produces, there won’t be much of an issue. Hokit had a big night on Saturday when he defeated Curtis Blaydes via unanimous decision in Miami. Not only did Hokit earn the win and two bonuses, but he also scored a spot on the UFC Freedom 250 card. He will be facing Derrick Lewis after POTUS Donald Trump requested “The Black Beast” for the June 14 show.

Fernando Quiles Jr. - April 12, 2026

Dana White is in awe of Paulo Costa’s victory over Azamat Murzakanov at UFC 327. Costa and Murzakanov shared the Octagon in the co-main event of this past Saturday’s pay-per-view in Miami. Murzakanov was the betting favorite ahead of fight night, but “Borrachinha” proved that he’s a new threat in the light heavyweight division.

Harry Kettle - April 12, 2026

UFC boss Dana White has given his thoughts on the possibility of a Jon Jones return following his recent comments. Another day, another series of questions surrounding the future of Jon Jones. The former light heavyweight and heavyweight UFC champion continues to toy with the idea of coming out of retirement, even though Dana White has already said before that it isn’t going to happen – and, spoiler, that’s the direction he’s leaning in again here.

BJ Penn Staff - April 9, 2026

On June 14, the UFC will promote an event on the White House lawn. It is expected to be one of the biggest events in the promotion’s history — if it all goes according to plan. Because of its setting, and the presence of dignitaries like US President Donald Trump, the event requires rigorous planning from organizers, White House staff, and security personnel. UFC President Dana White has already discussed the challenges of organizing such an event, and has made no secret of the event’s massive price tag.

Curtis Calhoun - April 8, 2026

UFC CEO Dana White had a hilarious reaction to Jiri Prochazka’s viral altercation with Josh Hokit at UFC 327 media day. Former UFC light heavyweight champion Jiri Prochazka will look to become a two-time titleholder when he fights the streaking Carlos Ulberg at UFC 327 this Saturday in Miami. After Alex Pereira vacated the light heavyweight title earlier this year, Prochazka vs. Ulberg was booked to keep the division moving.

Curtis Calhoun - April 8, 2026

Dana White responded to welterweight titleholder Islam Makhachev’s recent remarks about why he wasn’t booked to fight Ilia Topuria. UFC lightweight champion Ilia Topuria will return to the Octagon on one of the biggest cards of the year at UFC Freedom 250 against interim titleholder Justin Gaethje. Topuria vs. Gaethje headlines an intriguing card on the White House lawn, and fireworks are expected to play out in the main event.

Curtis Calhoun - April 8, 2026

UFC CEO Dana White clarified that his relationship with Arman Tsarukyan remains strong despite labeling him a ‘maniac’. Top UFC lightweight contender Arman Tsarukyan has done just about everything imaginable to earn a lightweight title shot, despite a last-second pullout from his first title opportunity at UFC 311 last year. Since the events of UFC 311, Tsarukyan has impressively defeated Dan Hooker to retain his spot in the lightweight title picture.

Fernando Quiles Jr. - April 5, 2026

UFC CEO Dana White is no longer involved with fighter contracts, and he’s quite happy about it. While the public widely views White as the end-all and be-all of UFC, he isn’t nearly as hands-on with certain aspects as he once was. White insists it’s all by his choice, especially when it comes to the negotiating table with athletes.

Harry Kettle - March 31, 2026

Chael Sonnen has questioned whether or not Tom Aspinall is being used in the Eddie Hearn/Dana White rivalry. As we know, Tom Aspinall is now working with Eddie Hearn in a deal that sent shockwaves through the mixed martial arts community. While the extent of their relationship isn’t 100% clear to some, it’s obvious to see that part of this involves Eddie wanting to get back at Dana White for signing Conor Benn.