Dana White News

Harry Kettle - March 9, 2025

UFC president Dana White has provided an update on the possibility of Jon Jones vs Tom Aspinall taking place later this year. For the longest time now, fans have been discussing the possibility of Jon Jones battling Tom Aspinall for the undisputed heavyweight championship. Unfortunately, it hasn’t appeared as if Jon is particularly interested in making it happen.

Josh Evanoff - March 7, 2025

Matchroom Boxing’s Eddie Hearn isn’t afraid of Dana White or Turki Alalshikh. Earlier this week, the UFC CEO and Saudi Arabian promoter announced plans to form a new boxing league. While a lot is still unknown about the new promotion, they’re expected to start holding events as soon as September. Furthermore, Dana White has stated that they plan to sign every big-name fighter they can.

Fernando Quiles Jr. - March 7, 2025

Boxing megastar Canelo Alvarez has given his response to UFC CEO Dana White, TKO, and Turki Alalshikh aligning to start a new promotion. White has long teased dipping his toes back in the boxing waters. He even donned a Zuffa Boxing shirt during the buildup to the 2017 crossover match between Floyd Mayweather and Conor McGregor. Over the next few years, White began to sour on a possible boxing venture due to the sport’s business model. Things have changed now that TKO and Alalshikh are involved.

Josh Evanoff - March 5, 2025

UFC CEO Dana White and Turki Alalshikh’s new boxing league could kickoff in September. It’s no secret that the longtime president of the UFC has had his eyes on the boxing ring. After promoting Floyd Mayweather vs. Conor McGregor in 2017, Dana White announced ‘Zuffa Boxing’. Almost a decade after that superfight, the promoter’s plans could finally be coming to fruition. Earlier today, White, and Turki Alalshikh made a big announcement.

Fernando Quiles Jr. - March 5, 2025

Alex Pereira could become the pound-for-pound best fighter following UFC 313, says Dana White. Pereira is in for what many believe will be his most stern test to date. The UFC Light Heavyweight Champion will put his gold at stake against Magomed Ankalaev. The consensus is that “Poatan’s” takedown defense will be tested against the No. 1 contender on March 8.

Fernando Quiles Jr. - March 5, 2025

Dana White has returned to the boxing business with the backing of TKO and Turki Alalshikh. White had teased creating his own boxing promotion since he was hyping up Conor McGregor’s boxing match with Floyd Mayweather back in 2017. The UFC boss wore a Zuffa Boxing shirt, but he appeared to sour on the idea of a venture into boxing before Saudi Arabia got involved.

Fernando Quiles Jr. - February 27, 2025

More UFC roster exits have been revealed at the end of February. The UFC is the ultimate proving ground in MMA and not everyone can stick around until the end of their careers. Some athletes willingly part ways with the promotion, while others are forced out. In a recent update, five fighters are no longer a part of the UFC roster.

Harry Kettle - February 25, 2025

UFC president Dana White has spoken candidly about the promotion’s decision to sign Bellator legend Patricio Pitbull to a contract. As we now know, Patricio Pitbull has officially been signed to a contract with the Ultimate Fighting Championship. He’s set to make his official debut at UFC 314, with the plan being for him to battle it out with Yair Rodriguez at featherweight. Of course, many fans are already wondering about the possibility of him going on to compete for a world title.

Fernando Quiles Jr. - February 23, 2025

Dana White is brushing off those who believe one UFC fighter should be punished for his post-fight actions. On the preliminary portion of the UFC Seattle card, Austin Vanderford went one-on-one with Nikolay Veretennikov in a 175-pound catchweight bout. Vanderford scored the second-round TKO finish. As “The Gentleman” was celebrating his victory, Veretennikov shoved him from behind. Vanderford retaliated with a shove of his own before flipping the double bird.

Fernando Quiles Jr. - February 23, 2025

UFC CEO Dana White has dismissed a rumor regarding two-division champions. White recently announced that Ilia Topuria has decided to vacate the UFC Featherweight Championship in favor of a move up to the 155-pound division. Alexander Volkanovski and Diego Lopes will be fighting for the vacant gold in the main event of UFC 314 on April 12.

BJ Penn Staff - February 23, 2025

It’s not yet clear who UFC bantamweight champion Merab Dvalishvili will defend his title against next. However, company president Dana White dropped a big clue following Saturday’s Fight Night card in Seattle. He claimed that Dvalishvili wants to run it back with the man we won the title from last year, Sean O’Malley, and that the feeling is mutual. He also called the rematch a fight “people want to see” at 135 pounds.

Fernando Quiles Jr. - February 23, 2025

Henry Cejudo has responded to Dana White following his comments on the unforeseen outcome of the UFC Seattle main event. Cejudo shared the Octagon with Song Yadong inside Climate Pledge Arena this past Saturday night. In a night full of exciting bouts and stoppages, the main event ended with a whimper. That’s because Yadong accidentally poked Cejudo in the left eye during the third round.

Cole Shelton - February 19, 2025

UFC CEO Dana White has announced some key fights for UFC 314 on April 12 in Miami, Florida. White went on Instagram Live and announced the card would be headlined by a featherweight title fight between Alexander Volkanovski and Diego Lopes as Ilia Topuria has vacated the belt.

Harry Kettle - February 14, 2025

UFC champion Islam Makhachev has responded to Dana White teasing something big for his next fight in the promotion. As we know, Islam Makhachev is the pound for pound best fighter in the UFC right now – and potentially in all of mixed martial arts. He continues to dominate at the elite level, serving as one of the best lightweights of all time. Of course, fans are always ready to look ahead to the future, and many want to know what’s next for him.

Harry Kettle - February 11, 2025

UFC president Dana White has ripped into the Australian media following last weekend’s UFC 312 event in Sydney. We all know that Dana White likes to speak to his mind. In fact, he prides himself on free speech. The Ultimate Fighting Championship has a very loose stance when it comes to reprimanding fighters for what they say, which is why the likes of Sean Strickland are so open with their thoughts.

Harry Kettle - February 9, 2025

UFC CEO Dana White has given his thoughts on the official retirement of mixed martial arts legend Dominick Cruz. As we know, Dominick Cruz has announced his retirement from the sport of mixed martial arts. It comes at the end of an iconic career, with many believing he stands tall as one of the greatest bantamweights of all time. Regardless of whether or not you agree with that opinion, his body of work is certainly impressive.

Josh Evanoff - February 7, 2025

Ari Emanuel has confirmed the TKO Group’s and Dana White’s interest in joining the world of boxing. It’s no secret that the UFC CEO has long wanted to join the ranks of professional boxing. When Dana White co-promoted Floyd Mayweather vs. Conor McGregor in 2017, that was just supposed to be the start. After the event, the promoter revealed plans for Zuffa Boxing. Eight years later, it seems that White’s plans may finally come to fruition.

Harry Kettle - February 4, 2025

UFC president Dana White has given his thoughts on Shara Magomedov’s surprising defeat to Michael Page at UFC Saudi Arabia. Last weekend, Shara Magomedov fell short in his co-main event collision with Michael ‘Venom’ Page. He was neutralized by MVP throughout the course of their fight and in the end, he wound up losing on the scorecards. Of course, due to the unconventional style of Page, a lot of fans and pundits weren’t surprised to see him struggle to break his opponent down.