Dana White News
Conor McGregor pushes Dana White to sign 'Road to UFC' standout: "This is magic!"
Curtis Calhoun - August 26, 2024
Conor McGregor blanketed praise on one Irish standout after a big win and wants to see Dana White offer her a contract immediately. McGregor remains on hiatus after withdrawing from UFC 303 earlier this year due to injury. He was supposed to face Michael Chandler in his return from a three-year fighting absence.
Dana White provides Wang Cong with a $50k POTN bonus after she was initially snubbed at UFC Vegas 96: “You looked AMAZING!”
Harry Kettle - August 26, 2024
UFC CEO Dana White has given Wang Cong a Performance of the Night bonus after she was initially snubbed this past weekend. Sometimes, all it takes is one magnificent performance to build some hype. Over the weekend, Wang Cong put on quite the display as she knocked out Victoria Leonardo in just over a minute. While many expected her to do well, this was the kind of outing that really put her on the map in the eyes of many.
Caio Borralho calls for meeting with UFC CEO Dana White following win over Jared Cannonier
Fernando Quiles - August 25, 2024
Following a statement-making victory over a tough veteran in Jared Cannonier, Caio Borralho wants to have a discussion with UFC CEO Dana White. Borralho shared the Octagon with Cannonier in the main event of UFC Vegas 96. It was a big chance for Borralho to break through as a new contender in the middleweight division. The rising Brazilian made the most of his opportunity, nearly finishing “The Killa Gorilla” en route to a unanimous decision victory.
Jake Paul calls out Dana White for refusing to co-promote and make Jon Jones vs. Francis Ngannou: "He's scared"
Josh Evanoff - August 22, 2024
PFL’s Jake Paul believes UFC President Dana White is afraid of making Jon Jones vs. Francis Ngannou. Earlier today, the PFL held a press conference making their biggest event of the year official. In October in Saudi Arabia, Francis Ngannou will compete for the first time since 2022 against Renan Ferreira. In the co-main event, Bellator women’s featherweight champion Cris Cyborg will face off against PFL tournament winner, Larissa Pacheco.
Dana White explains what Magomed Ankalaev must do to earn another UFC title shot
Fernando Quiles - August 22, 2024
UFC CEO Dana White has revealed how Magomed Ankalaev can secure another light heavyweight title opportunity. When it was announced that 205-pound champion Alex Pereira will put his gold at stake against Khalil Rountree in the main event of UFC 307, the reaction within the MMA community was mixed. While many are expecting a barnburner between the two knockout artists, Rountree’s credibility as a title contender has come into question.
Dana White confident Jon Jones will fight Tom Aspinall if he retains heavyweight title against Stipe Miocic: “I personally think Jon challenges himself”
Harry Kettle - August 22, 2024
UFC CEO Dana White believes Jon Jones will push ahead with fighting Tom Aspinall if he can get through Stipe Miocic. As we know, the UFC heavyweight champion ‘Bones’ looks set to return later this year. When he does, he’ll defend the belt against former champion – and heavyweight GOAT – Stipe Miocic.
Michael Bisping sides with Dana White over reaction to Merab Dvalishvili's leaked cut
Curtis Calhoun - August 21, 2024
UFC Hall of Famer Michael Bisping feels Merab Dvalishvili made a possible fight-determining mistake in leaking his pre-UFC 306 cut on social media. Dvalishvili scared the masses earlier this week when he posted footage of a nasty face cut he suffered ahead of UFC 306. He posted a clip of him on an operating table to stitch the wound but assured his fans that it wouldn’t put the Sean O’Malley fight in jeopardy.
Dana White takes blame for UFC editing out Francis Ngannou mentions, apologized to Israel Adesanya
Cole Shelton - August 21, 2024
UFC CEO Dana White has apologized to Israel Adesanya and taken the blame for the editing error on UFC Countdown which removed a reference to Francis Ngannou. Ahead of UFC 305, Adesanya took aim at the UFC Countdown video as the episode removed a reference to Ngannou. Of course, Dana White and Ngannou had a feud, which is why many thought it was on purpose. But on Tuesday after the Contender Series, the UFC CEO said he had no knowledge of the editing mistake.
Tom Aspinall fires back at Dana White and Jon Jones, declares himself the best heavyweight in the world
Cole Shelton - August 19, 2024
Tom Aspinall believes he is the best heavyweight in the world, despite what Dana White and Jon Jones say. Aspinall is the interim heavyweight champion recently made his first defense of that belt by knocking out Curtis Blaydes in a minute at UFC 304. Since then, he has said his next fight will be for the undisputed heavyweight title, but when he will get the chance is uncertain.
Dana White reacts to brawl between Marvin Vettori and Brendan Allen: “Had to be fight of the night”
Harry Kettle - August 19, 2024
UFC CEO Dana White has given his thoughts on the brawl that took place between Marvin Vettori and Brendan Allen. As we know, Dana White isn’t afraid to speak his mind. Throughout the course of his time in mixed martial arts, White has been as ruthless and cut-throat as they come. While some may not like that, the fact of the matter is that he’s been incredibly successful with that model. At this point, he rarely feels the need to hold back – and that includes talking about other promotions.
Dana White walks back on comments regarding Conor McGregor not fighting this year: "We'll see how it plays out"
Cole Shelton - August 15, 2024
UFC CEO Dana White appears to walk back his comment that Conor McGregor won’t fight again this year. On Tuesday after the Contender Series, White said that the Irishman won’t fight in 2024 after he had to pull out of his UFC 303 fight back in June due to a broken pinky toe.
Dana White denies notion that UFC is a pro-Republican promotion: "I'd treat Joe Biden the same way!"
Curtis Calhoun - August 15, 2024
UFC CEO Dana White doesn’t believe his promotion favors former U.S. President Donald Trump and other Republicans over others with different political beliefs. White is longtime friends with Trump, who is running in the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election. Trump, a Republican, has attended many marquee UFC events, including UFC 299 in March.
UFC CEO Dana White explains why Paddy Pimblett reminds him of a young Conor McGregor: “They just keep sticking it to everybody”
Harry Kettle - August 15, 2024
UFC CEO Dana White has explained why Paddy Pimblett genuinely reminds him of a young Conor McGregor. As we know, Paddy Pimblett is a star on the rise in the Ultimate Fighting Championship. While everyone continues to wait for him to falter, he’s only getting better. Of course, nobody knows just how far he can go, but that’s part of the fun.
Oscar De La Hoya unloads on Dana White in heated rant: "When a guy slaps his wife in public..."
Cole Shelton - August 14, 2024
Oscar De La Hoya has taken aim at UFC CEO Dana White in a heated rant. De La Hoya and White have become rivals over the years with the two taking shots at one another on multiple occasions. In the most recent segment of their ongoing feud, De La Hoya unloaded on White while speaking to Shannon Sharpe on his podcast.
Dana White vows to bring UFC to South Africa if Dricus du Plessis defeats Israel Adesanya: "Obviously we'll do it"
Josh Evanoff - August 14, 2024
If Dricus du Plessis can defeat Israel Adesanya, Dana White will make UFC South Africa happen. This Saturday in Australia, ‘Stillknocks’ will look to make his first title defense. Back for the first time since winning the gold against Sean Strickland in January, Dricus du Plessis will face Israel Adesanya. For his part, ‘The Last Stylebender’ hasn’t competed since a unanimous decision loss to ‘Tarzan’ nearly a year ago.
Dana White completely shoots down Alex Pereira vs. Jake Paul boxing match: "He calls people out for attention"
Josh Evanoff - August 14, 2024
It’s safe to say that Dana White won’t be allowing UFC champion Alex Pereira to face Jake Paul. ‘The Problem Child’ returned to the boxing ring last month in Florida. While Jake Paul was originally slated to face Mike Tyson on July 20th, he instead faced Mike Perry after ‘Iron Mike’ was forced out due to injury. The YouTuber wound up dominating ‘Platinum’ on fight night, handing him a stoppage loss. Post-fight, Paul called out Alex Pereira.
UFC CEO Dana White responds to Muhammad Mokaev’s offer for one free fight: “You put yourself in this position”
Susan Cox - August 14, 2024
UFC CEO Dana White is responding to Muhammad Mokaev’s offer for one free fight. Muhammad Mokaev (13-0 MMA) is riding high after his latest victory over Manel Kape (19-7 MMA) just last month at UFC 304.
Conor McGregor responds after UFC CEO Dana White says he won't be fighting in 2024: "Come on now, what’s this?"
Jeffrey Walter - August 13, 2024
Conor McGregor has responded after UFC CEO Dana White announced that he won’t be fighting for the promotion in 2024. McGregor (22-6 MMA) had of course kicked off the 2024 New Year by announcing that he would be fighting Michael Chandler (23-8 MMA) in Las Vegas for International Fight Week on June 29.