Dana White News

Fernando Quiles Jr. - February 22, 2026

Conor McGregor has hinted that a fighter with a smaller name than some might be expecting could face him in his return UFC bout. McGregor hasn’t been in a pro MMA fight since 2021. The “Notorious” one broke his leg during a trilogy outing against Dustin Poirier. McGregor’s return has since been teased, and he was even booked to fight Michael Chandler at UFC 303 back in 2024 before being pulled due to an injury.

Curtis Calhoun - February 20, 2026

Matchroom Boxing promoter Eddie Hearn has issued his first public remarks after Conor Benn parted ways to sign with Zuffa Boxing. Conor Benn and Dana White nearly broke the internet on Friday when it was announced that the two sides agreed to a lucrative, one-fight deal under Zuffa Boxing. The deal is reportedly worth eight figures and could potentially be extended after Benn’s planned return to the ring.

Curtis Calhoun - February 20, 2026

Dana White got the upper hand over Matchroom Boxing promoter Eddie Hearn in the latest chapter of their budding rivalry. Zuffa Boxing head Dana White and Matchroom Boxing promoter Eddie Hearn have formed one of the sport’s newest rivalries in fight promotion. The two sides have traded barbs for weeks since White officially launched Zuffa Boxing earlier this year.

Curtis Calhoun - February 20, 2026

Former UFC heavyweight Brendan Schaub believes Tom Aspinall’s now-checkered relationship with fans can be attributed to Dana White. Undisputed UFC heavyweight champion Tom Aspinall’s first title defense ended disastrously as his fight with Ciryl Gane was ruled a no-contest at UFC 321 last year. After suffering from several eye pokes deemed accidental, Aspinall was unable to continue fighting, and the fight was abruptly stopped just minutes into the bout.

Curtis Calhoun - February 17, 2026

UFC Hall of Famer Ronda Rousey wanted her MMA comeback against Gina Carano to take place in the Octagon before Dana White shut it down. In one of the most surprising combat sports twists in recent years, UFC Hall of Famer Ronda Rousey will return to the cage and fight in MMA for the first time since 2016. Rousey and women’s MMA pioneer Gina Carano will square off in a five-round fight under the Most Valuable Promotions banner on May 16th.

Curtis Calhoun - February 16, 2026

 One former UFC fan favorite believes Dana White’s big promises for the upcoming White House card will fall well short of the mark. UFC CEO Dana White and the matchmakers are in the final stages of preparing the upcoming card at the White House. White, who formally announced plans for the event last summer, recently made the bold prediction that the card will be the ‘most-watched UFC event ever’.

Curtis Calhoun - February 16, 2026

UFC CEO Dana White weighed in on one of fighting’s most random beefs in between Joaquin Buckley and Terence Crawford. The ongoing debate between MMA and Boxing competitors continues to take combat sports fans by storm.

Fernando Quiles Jr. - February 16, 2026

The gloves are off with Dana White and Eddie Hearn. White and Hearn have been chummy in the past and were never shy in showing mutual respect. Things took a bit of a turn when the UFC boss decided to dabble into boxing promotion. The two have since traded barbs over Zuffa Boxing’s potential.

Fernando Quiles Jr. - February 12, 2026

Eddie Hearn is not the least bit impressed by Zuffa Boxing creating its own title belt. UFC CEO Dana White has become the face of Zuffa Boxing, and he has put over the importance of the promotion’s own championship. White has insisted that his goal isn’t to run boxing’s long-running sanctioning bodies out of town. Still, he’s made it clear that only Zuffa Boxing and Ring Magazine belts will be deemed worthy in his promotion.

Harry Kettle - February 11, 2026

UFC boss Dana White has made a big prediction for the promotion’s blockbuster event at the White House this summer. In June, the Ultimate Fighting Championship will put on one of its biggest shows ever at the White House. Dana White has been working hard alongside US president Donald Trump to make this happen, and it’s certainly shaping up to be a pretty interesting night of action.

Curtis Calhoun - February 10, 2026

UFC CEO Dana White eliminated one potential matchup from headlining the upcoming White House card this summer as matchmaking begins. UFC CEO Dana White and the matchmakers are in the process of plotting the promotion’s upcoming White House card this summer. Several marquee names, including Conor McGregor and Jon Jones, have publicly expressed interest in competing in the upcoming event.

Curtis Calhoun - February 6, 2026

Polarizing UFC featherweight Bryce Mitchell doesn’t know if he’ll fight in the Octagon again, amidst a tense relationship with Dana White. UFC featherweight Bryce Mitchell went from fan favorite to one of Mixed Martial Arts’ most-hated personalities in a year. After anti-semitic remarks he made during the opening episode of his podcast, Mitchell hasn’t been in the good graces of the UFC matchmakers and fans.

Curtis Calhoun - February 2, 2026

UFC CEO Dana White and Boxing Hall of Famer Oscar De La Hoya’s feud doesn’t seem to be ending anytime soon after the UFC head’s latest rant. UFC head Dana White and Boxing legend Oscar De La Hoya were once close friends, having shared a connection to combat sports earlier in their careers. During many of De La Hoya’s biggest fights, White was often sitting ringside watching the boxing star’s many signature wins.

Harry Kettle - January 28, 2026

Matchroom Boxing’s Eddie Hearn has taken another shot at Zuffa Boxing frontman Dana White. As we know, Eddie Hearn is exactly afraid to make waves in the world of combat sports. The same is true for Dana White, and now that they’re both battling it out in professional boxing, it’s inevitable that they’re going to clash from time to time.

Curtis Calhoun - January 27, 2026

UFC CEO Dana White’s recent update on Tom Aspinall’s medical condition raised eyebrows among fans, pundits, and fellow fighters. UFC heavyweight champion Tom Aspinall continues to undergo treatment for significant eye injuries he suffered against Ciryl Gane at UFC 321. Months removed from the fight, Aspinall has seen numerous eye specialists and undergone multiple surgeries to correct his vision in both eyes.

Fernando Quiles Jr. - January 25, 2026

Dana White has revealed early indications are that UFC’s debut on Paramount+ was a success. Once UFC’s broadcast deal with ESPN expired, the top MMA promotion secured a seven-year, $7.7 billion streaming deal with Paramount. The deal marked the end of the pay-per-view era for UFC. On Saturday, UFC 324 marked the promotion’s debut on Paramount+.

Harry Kettle - January 25, 2026

UFC boss Dana White has explained why he was surprised that Paddy Pimblett didn’t change his strategy during the UFC 324 main event. Last night at UFC 324, Paddy Pimblett fell short in his attempt to become the new UFC interim lightweight champion. He certainly showed a great deal of resilience, but ultimately, it didn’t matter as Justin Gaethje was able to get the better of him, sealing a unanimous decision win to claim the interim belt for the second time.

Fernando Quiles Jr. - January 25, 2026

Dana White made the call to have one UFC 324 fight axed at the last minute. Alexander Hernandez and Michael Johnson were scheduled to collide in UFC’s debut on Paramount+. That didn’t happen, as the fight was pulled amid rumors of betting concerns.