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Jake Paul releases “Dana White diss track” on YouTube (Video)
Susan Cox - January 28, 2022
Jake Paul is at it again! ‘The Problem Child’ has released a new rap song on his YouTube channel this morning, taking aim once again at UFC President, Dana White.
Sean O'Malley says Francis Ngannou is not in a "great position" after UFC 270 win: "You can't do that to your boss"
Christopher Taylor - January 27, 2022
Bantamweight standout Sean O’Malley does not envy the current situation of UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou. Despite cementing his status as the “baddest man on the planet” at last weekend’s UFC 270 event, Ngannou’s future with the world’s leading mixed martial arts promotion remains up in the air.
Jake Paul continues to take aim at Dana White, says he plans to help create a fighter's union
Cole Shelton - January 27, 2022
Jake Paul is continuing to take shots at UFC President Dana White over fighter pay. Ever since Paul began boxing ex-UFC fighters, he has been vocal about fighter pay and how White isn’t paying his fighters enough money. The two have gone back-and-forth about it on social media and now, Paul says he wants to start a fighter’s union.
Jake Paul unloads on Dana White for the “lies and disrespect” he’s shown Francis Ngannou: “It’s time for everyone to say F*ck Dana”
Susan Cox - January 27, 2022
Jake Paul, never a man for lack of words, has sided with Fancis Ngannou concerning his ongoing contract dispute with Dana White and the UFC. Paul has previously criticized Dana White concerning the state of fighter pay in the UFC.
Dana White to host a fan Question and Answer Session in the wake of UFC 270
Susan Cox - January 26, 2022
Dana White, UFC President, who has been silent ever since last Saturday’s UFC 270 at the Honda Center in Anaheim will be taking a Q&A session today, January 26th. UFC 270, the 1st pay-per-view of 2022 saw Francis Ngannou (17-3 MMA) defeat Ciryl Gane (10-1 MMA) in the heavyweight title headliner event. Dana White did not put the belt around the victor and was even absent from the post-fight press conference.
Sean O’Malley reacts after Dana White avoids presenting Francis Ngannou with the heavyweight belt at UFC 270
Christopher Taylor - January 24, 2022
On his latest podcast on the “Timbo Sugarshow”, Sean O’Malley spoke to the controversy playing out regarding Dana White not presenting Francis Ngannou with the heavyweight belt at UFC 270: “Dana White didn’t even put the belt around him apparently. I went to bed. What do you think about it? I mean, dude, he’s the boss. He’s the man. You’re going to talk sh*t about the whole company, and I get it. I’m just saying. I bet (Francis Ngannou) honestly didn’t even give a f*ck though.”
Tyson Fury and Deontay Wilder made 25x more than all of the UFC 270 fighters combined
Susan Cox - January 24, 2022
It has long been rumoured and commented on by UFC fighters that money, or lack thereof is an issue in the UFC. Dana White, UFC President has defended the monetary issues and feels that fighters get paid according to their performance and draw power.
Francis Ngannou reacts after Dana White refuses to put UFC belt around his waist, skips press conference
Christopher Taylor - January 23, 2022
Francis Ngannou is not exactly sure why Dana White didn’t stick around to present him with the heavyweight title following his win at UFC 270. Ngannou (17-3 MMA) put his heavyweight championship on the line against former training partner and interim heavyweight title holder Ciryl Gane (10-1 MMA) yesterday evening.
Dana White on the possibility of Jake Paul fighting in the UFC: "Never say never"
Jeffrey Walter - January 21, 2022
UFC President Dana White is not ready to completely rule out the possibility of Jake Paul fighting inside of the Octagon. The outspoken UFC boss, who has been trading verbal shots with Paul for months now, recently joined the ‘Full Send Podcast’ where he weighed in on boxing’s ‘Problem Child’.
Dana White responds to Mark Hunt’s unique ultimatum: “That sounds like that's gonna happen”
Susan Cox - January 21, 2022
Mark Hunt, a New Zealand former mixed martial artist and kickboxer of Samoan descent who currently lives in Australia, has called out Dana White and the Fertitta brothers (Frank & Lorenzo) concerning his lawsuit against the UFC. Hunt, former title contender called out White and his associates for a three vs. one matchup, thereby settling his legal battles in an MMA bout.
Dana White sends a stern message to Francis Ngannou ahead of UFC 270, tells him to focus on Ciryl Gane not boxing
Cole Shelton - January 20, 2022
Dana White has sent a message to Francis Ngannou ahead of UFC 270. In the main event of the first pay-per-view card in 2022, Ngannou is set to defend his heavyweight title for the first time against the interim champ, Ciryl Gane. It’s a fascinating fight due to them being ex-training partners, but a big storyline for the scrap is the fact this is Ngannou’s last fight on his contract.
Dana White casts doubt on Jon Jones fighting the winner of Ngannou vs Gane: “Maybe he doesn’t fight at heavyweight”
Susan Cox - January 20, 2022
UFC President Dana white has cast doubt on the idea of Jon Jones fighting the winner of Saturday’s ‘Ngannou vs Gane’ main event. The Francis Ngannou (16-3 MMA) vs Ciryl Gane (10-0 MMA) heavyweight title bout takes place at UFC 270 on January 22nd at the Honda Center in Anaheim.
Dana White reveals his top three MMA fighters of all time
Cole Shelton - January 18, 2022
Dana White has revealed his top three MMA fighters of all time and provided a fourth name that is closing the gap. The debate over who is the greatest MMA fighter ever remains an ongoing discussion. There have been so many great fighters like Jon Jones, Georges St-Pierre, Anderson Silva, Daniel Cormier, and Khabib Nurmagomedv among countless others. Yet, White revealed his top three on Tuesday and said Kamaru Usman is closing the gap to enter that list.
Michael Bisping explains why Henry Cejudo won’t win using GSP comparison with UFC: “The sad reality is that he's not the draw Georges St-Pierre was”
Susan Cox - January 18, 2022
Michael Bisping on the latest episode of ‘Believe You Me’ podcast, dismissed the suggestion from Henry Cejudo that Dana White is scared to put him back in the cage. “Scared? Why would he [Dana White] be scared? It’s always like I’m sticking up for Dana on here, which I don’t want people to think I am. But, in this situation, listen: Henry Cejudo did great things. Ok, he was a two-division champion but he stepped away from the sport.”
Henry Cejudo shares the one way fighters end up getting paid by the UFC
Susan Cox - January 18, 2022
Henry Cejudo (16-2 MMA), a former two-division title holder, who retired back in May 2020 after UFC 249, is looking at the possibility of a comeback. In recent weeks he has been angling for another title fight but he wants a raise if he’s going to get back in the cage.
Dana White reacts to Calvin Kattar defeating Giga Chikadze at UFC Vegas 46: “The first fight of the year and a ‘Fight of the Year’ candidate”
Harry Kettle - January 17, 2022
UFC president Dana White has praised the war between Calvin Kattar and Giga Chikadze from UFC Vegas 46 last weekend. On Saturday night, Calvin Kattar and Giga Chikadze put on an absolute clinic in the main event of the UFC’s first Fight Night card of the year. Both men put it all out on the line in the name of moving closer to a UFC featherweight title shot, and while Chikadze showed insane toughness, Kattar was the one who impressed the most as he bounced back from his devastating one-sided loss to Max Holloway last year.
Dana White on ESPN's decision to raise UFC pay-per-view prices: "We don’t have any say in that"
Christopher Taylor - January 16, 2022
UFC President Dana White is not thrilled that ESPN opted to hike his promotions pay-per-view price, but he had no say in the decision. Earlier this month it was revealed that price of UFC pay-per-views was being bumped from $69.99 to $74.99.
Dana White responds after Henry Cejudo implies he is being blackballed: "You don’t just f*cking pop up and start calling somebody names"
Christopher Taylor - January 16, 2022
UFC President Dana White has responded after former champion Henry Cejudo implied that he is being blackballed by the promotion. Cejudo (16-2 MMA), a former two-division title holder, retired from MMA after defending his bantamweight title against Dominick Cruz at UFC 249 in May of 2020.