Dana White News
UFC President Dana White reveals the one fight that he regrets never happened: “That's probably the one I couldn't pull off”
Susan Cox - June 9, 2022
UFC President, Dana White, has revealed the one fight that he regrets never happened under his watch. In speaking with Laura Sanko ahead of UFC 275, White answered fan questions. When asked which fight he would have liked to see happen in the UFC that never happened, White had this to say:
Oscar De La Hoya reveals he buried the hatchet with Dana White: "There's still business to be done with me and Dana"
Josh Evanoff - June 8, 2022
It seems that the beef between promoters Oscar De La Hoya and Dana White is over. For years, the CEO of Golden Boy Promotions has been going head to head with the UFC President. The beef between the two arose back in 2018, as De La Hoya got into the world of MMA promotion. He decided to promote the trilogy fight between Chuck Liddell and Tito Ortiz.
Dana White shoots down Kamaru Usman vs. Nick Diaz: "I don't want to see Nick get hurt"
Josh Evanoff - June 8, 2022
UFC President Dana White isn’t going to let Kamaru Usman fight Nick Diaz. Last month, the Stockton-native called out ‘The Nigerian Nightmare’. Despite coming off a loss to Robbie Lawler last September, Diaz thought he would beat Usman. The callout received a lot of attention in the MMA community.
Dana White on the current status of negotiations with Francis Ngannou: “There’s no lost cause”
Susan Cox - June 8, 2022
Dana White is speaking out about the current status of negotiations with Francis Ngannou. White, while speaking about the upcoming UFC 275 event in Singapore this Saturday, June 11th, took some time to discuss Francis Ngannou.
Dana White rejects Paddy Pimblett’s idea of holding a UFC event at Anfield: “I’m definitely not going outside in f**king England”
Harry Kettle - June 8, 2022
UFC president Dana White has rejected Paddy Pimblett’s idea of holding a UFC event at Anfield Stadium in the future. Over the course of the last twelve months, few UFC newcomers have made as much of an impact as Paddy Pimblett. While he may not be in title contention or anything quite so dramatic, he’s looked incredibly impressive across his first two appearances in the cage – and he’s replicated that energy outside of the Octagon.
Dana White expresses interest in Khabib Nurmagomedov and Tony Ferguson coaching The Ultimate Fighter: "I'll consider it"
Josh Evanoff - June 7, 2022
UFC president Dana White is interested in Khabib Nurmagomedov and Tony Ferguson coaching a season of The Ultimate Fighter. The two men were famously booked to fight on five different occasions. Despite that, they never fought. Their five fights were canceled for everything from botched weight cuts to torn ACLs due to tripping over television wires.
UFC President Dana White confirms Rose Namajunas will not receive an immediate rematch with Carla Esparza
Cole Shelton - June 7, 2022
Dana White has revealed who Carla Esparza will face in her first title defense. At UFC 274, Esparza edged out Rose Namajunas in a lackluster fight to become the new strawweight champ. Although the fight was a boring one, some thought ‘Thug’ had done enough to warrant an immediate rematch, but White says that won’t happen. Instead, he revealed to MMA Underground that the winner of Weili Zhang vs. Joanna Jedrzejczyk 2 will get the next title shot.
Dana White has no interest in doing anything with the “broken business” of boxing: “Why would I even want to dive into this nightmare?”
Harry Kettle - June 1, 2022
UFC president Dana White has admitted he has no interest in diving back into the sport of boxing, which he’s described as “broken”. For many years we’ve heard about the prospect of ‘Zuffa Boxing’ with Dana White leading the charge. Alas, as time has gone on, it’s seemed less and less likely that he’d go down that route with his work in the Ultimate Fighting Championship taking priority.
Khabib Nurmagomedov urges Dana White to let him coach The Ultimate Fighter with Tony Ferguson: "Call me back!"
Josh Evanoff - May 19, 2022
Former UFC lightweight champion is serious about coaching The Ultimate Fighter against Tony Ferguson. ‘The Eagle’ and ‘El Cucuy’ have one of the greatest rivalries in UFC history. Despite that, the two never fought thanks to multiple bookings falling through over the years. Their fight cancelations happening due to everything from botched weight cuts to a pandemic.
Tony Ferguson says Dana White is to blame for delayed move to welterweight: “Dana made me feel like s**t for going up a weight”
Harry Kettle - May 18, 2022
UFC lightweight Tony Ferguson has claimed Dana White made him feel bad for wanting to move back up to welterweight. While he may have been knocked out cold by Michael Chandler at UFC 274, Tony Ferguson seems to have a clear mind for the first time in a long time. Instead of running away from the problems he’s faced, ‘El Cucuy’ is charging headfirst into them as he prepares to try and make one of the greatest career turnarounds in mixed martial arts history.
Brendan Schaub sounds off on Dana White blasting Francis Ngannou vs. Tyson Fury: "Now that you don't have your hand in the pie, it's stupid?"
Josh Evanoff - May 10, 2022
Brendan Schaub doesn’t seem to be a fan of Dana White’s comments on Francis Ngannou vs. Tyson Fury. The two heavyweight champions are in talks for a proposed boxing match next year. While the bout hasn’t been confirmed, Fury and Ngannou have stated it will happen. The pair even had a brief staredown in the ring after The Gypsy King’s victory over Dillian Whyte.
Dana White reveals Joe Rogan told him not to rebook a fight between Islam Makhachev and Beneil Dariush following UFC 274
Harry Kettle - May 10, 2022
UFC president Dana White has said Joe Rogan told him not to rebook Islam Makhachev vs Beneil Dariush following UFC 274. In the wake of last Saturday’s pay-per-view, Dana White has a lot to figure out when it comes to the lightweight division. Charles Oliveira is no longer the champion, Michael Chandler is coming off the back of a big win and there are many, many other contenders just waiting to discover what their fate is going to be in the division.
Dana White reacts to “weird fight” between Rose Namajunas and Carla Esparza at UFC 274
Fernando Quiles Jr. - May 8, 2022
Rose Namajunas and Carla Esparza didn’t exactly have a barnburner and UFC President Dana White was just as confused as everyone else. Going into the UFC 274 card, Namajunas was the UFC Strawweight Champion. Esparza was looking to become a two-time titleholder. She was the inaugural UFC Strawweight Champion.
Dana White reacts to recent criticism from former UFC middleweight champion Anderson Silva
Fernando Quiles Jr. - May 8, 2022
UFC President Dana White is unsure what to make of Anderson Silva’s recent critical comments towards the promotion. Silva built a legacy under the UFC banner. He became the longest-reigning UFC Middleweight Champion in history and at one point looked unstoppable with 10 successful title defenses.
Khabib Nurmagomedov weighs in on Charles Oliveira’s submission victory over Justin Gaethje at UFC 274
Fernando Quiles Jr. - May 8, 2022
UFC Hall of Fame inductee Khabib Nurmagomedov wants the world’s top MMA promotion to cut to the chase with Islam Makhachev. On May 7, Charles Oliveira went one-on-one with Justin Gaethje. The bout headlined UFC 274. Oliveira was stripped of the UFC Lightweight Championship due to tipping the scales half a pound over the limit. Had Gaethje defeated “do Bronx,” he would’ve been recognized as the 155-pound titleholder.
Dana White reacts to Michael Chandler knocking out Tony Ferguson at UFC 274
Fernando Quiles Jr. - May 8, 2022
UFC President Dana White has given his take on Michael Chandler’s scintillating knockout win over Tony Ferguson. When Chandler vs. Ferguson was first announced, fans expected violence. The two have been known for biting down on their mouthpieces and going to war. Their clash at UFC 274 was no exception and it ended in brutal fashion.
The UFC parts ways with sixteen fighters in latest roster purge
Christopher Taylor - May 4, 2022
The UFC has parted ways with another sixteen fighters according to recent reports from @UFCRosterWatch on Twitter. It should also be noted that it has not been confirmed if these moves were outright releases or contracts which were not renewed.
Tony Ferguson blasts "drug dealer" Dana White over his mistreatment: "I'll kick this Dana White boy’s ass"
Cole Shelton - May 4, 2022
Tony Ferguson does not like the way he has been treated by the UFC. Ferguson is set to return to the Octagon at UFC 274 against Michael Chandler in his first fight since last May. He’s currently on a three-fight losing streak and has been vocal about fighters like Chandler getting “Dana White privilege” and now before his return, he ripped White and the UFC for his mistreatment.