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It was a wild night of fights from Salt Lake City as UFC 307 took shape throughout the course of the 12-fight card. Two title fights were decided with Julianna Pena regaining her Bantamweight Belt from Raquel Pennington and Alex Pereira putting on a show for the ages in defending the Light Heavyweight strap. With […]

It may be Dana White’s favorite time of the year now that his Contender Series competition has fired back up for its eighth season, but he can’t seem to escape the impending uncertainty of whether UFC legend Conor McGregor will return to fight in the octagon. The saga continued on Tuesday as White was once […]

The UFC’s interim heavyweight champion Tom Aspinall has had a long journey to get to the top of the heavyweight division. He had to go through a ton of adversity to get to this point in his career. He took an early loss in his career on the regional scene and lost a fight due […]

UFC President Dana White was quick to react to the shocking news of former U.S. President Donald Trump being shot by a man in Pennsylvania on Saturday night. White, a close friend and supporter of Trump, expressed his immediate shock and concern, taking to social media to defend and support the former president. White was […]

Conor McGregor has promised to make a strong return to the UFC after an injury led to the postponement of his much-anticipated bout against Michael Chandler, reported by the Independent. The return of the Irish MMA superstar has been shrouded in uncertainty. McGregor, who hasn’t fought since suffering a broken leg in a fight against […]

The rivalry between Jon Jones and Francis Ngannou is well-known among MMA fans. The anticipation for a showdown between Jones, who was returning from a three-year hiatus, and Ngannou was palpable. However, Ngannou left the UFC, ending hopes for the epic clash. Meanwhile, Jones made a triumphant return to the heavyweight division, defeating Ciryl Gane […]

Michael Chandler’s anticipated fight against Conor McGregor has been postponed. UFC president Dana White announced on Thursday that McGregor, who was set to headline UFC 303 against Chandler on June 29, has pulled out due to an injury. Although White did not specify McGregor’s injury, he did announce the replacement fight for the main event […]

Vintage Conor McGregor ranks among the most entertaining combat sports athletes of all time, and Dana White stands as one of the best if not the best promoter in the business. White recently appeared on Andrew Schulz’s Flagrant podcast, where he mentioned Muhammad Ali and Conor McGregor in the same breath. McGregor is currently facing […]

With UFC 303 just around the corner, the MMA community is patiently awaiting the return of Conor McGregor to the octagon after three years of inactivity and healing the broken leg he suffered against Dustin Poirier. With Michael Chandler waiting in the wings for a move-up in weight for facing McGregor, their saga got a […]

UFC 302 was filled with exciting bouts from start to finish, as the night was capped-off by a classic duel between Islam Makhachev and Dustin Poirier. Makhachev retained his Lightweight title with a fifth-round submission via d’arce choke in a fight that had it all and later garnered a $100k bonus from UFC President Dana […]

Following the exciting night of knockouts and close fights at UFC St. Louis, Dana White addressed the media in his post-fight press conference and acknowledged that the event was the highest-ever gate for a Fight Night card. Among other questions, including an indication to the gate numbers for the upcoming Conor McGregor fight, White shared […]

It was a special night for the UFC yesterday in St. Louis, Missouri when the promotion touched down for their third-ever fight card in the Gateway City. The night was packed with exciting knockouts and wild back-and-forth fights as the St. Louis fans packed the Enterprise Center for the largest Fight Night attendance gate in […]

Netflix’s ‘Greatest Roasts of All Time: Tom Brady’ was surely a moment in not just NFL history but in all of sports. It gathered together key pieces of the New England Patriots dynasty along with other prominent names in the industry. One of them was Dana White. The Chief Executive Officer of the UFC was […]

UFC 300 is finally here as it kicks off on Saturday, April 12. It’s one of the biggest MMA events in history as the card is completely stacked all the way down to the early prelims. On Thursday night, Dana White created an even bigger stir after agreeing to up the fight bonuses. During the […]

After a series of setbacks and delays, UFC fans might finally see the return of the notorious Irishman, Conor McGregor, to the octagon, reported by Essentially Sports. UFC President Dana White recently teased McGregor’s comeback through an exciting Instagram story, sparking speculation among MMA enthusiasts. Let’s delve deeper into what White’s Instagram post might signify […]

Nothing has been typical about Tom Aspinall’s reign as the UFC interim heavyweight champion. He was thrust into the spotlight after Jon Jones suffered an injury that resulted in the cancellation of his initially planned title fight and Aspinall took advantage of it with his first-round stoppage win against Sergei Pavlovich. However, this joy has […]

UFC President Dana White’s respect for legendary boxer Mike Tyson is well-known. Conversely, his disdain of Jake Paul is also widely recognized. White finds himself conflicted about the recently announced fight between Paul and Tyson. White has been critical of Paul’s transition from internet celebrity to professional boxing, leading to online disputes between the two […]

If there’s any man on the face of the Earth that could make a combat sports league grow, it’s Dana White. He carved the path to success for the UFC and is starting to do the same with the Power Slap League. A new competitor arose with Dave Feldman and the Bare Knuckle Fighting Championships. […]

In a surprising turn of events, former boxing legend Oscar De La Hoya is challenging UFC boss Dana White to a one-of-a-kind crossover fight, reported by Marca. The 51-year-old Golden Boy, known for his Olympic gold and multiple world championships, has been retired for almost 15 years but is itching to step back into the […]

UFC fans, get ready for a heavyweight showdown as UFC President Dana White drops the big news – Jon Jones is set to face Stipe Miocic this summer, reported by Telecomasia. Brace yourselves for a clash of titans as these two formidable fighters step into the octagon, and the stakes are high. Stipe Miocic, 41, […]

UFC CEO Dana White had nothing but compliments for new featherweight champion Ilia Topuria after his second-round knockout of reigning titleholder Alexander Volkanovski at UFC 298 on Saturday. After Topuria’s win, White had effusive praise of the 27-year-old featherweight king. “Never been in a main event like this. Never felt the heat, the pressure. Couldn’t […]

UFC  boss Dana White delivered a knockout punch of a different kind on the “Howie Mandel Does Stuff” podcast, leaving hosts and fans in shock as he abruptly walked off the set within the first minute of the interview, reported by The Mac Life. The interview started on a positive note, with Howie Mandel praising […]

UFC boss Dana White recently provided a glimpse into the UFC 300 main event planning process, acknowledging the challenges faced by the promotion in finalizing the headlining bout for the April 13 event at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, reported by Sportskeeda. In a post-fight interview after Power Slap 6, White shared insights into […]

UFC boss Dana White recently spilled the beans on what he considers the ‘Greatest Walkout’ in the promotion’s history, reported by Essentially Sports. While the UFC has witnessed numerous electrifying entrances, White was quick to name Conor McGregor’s as the top pick in a recent interview. Known for his dramatic flair, McGregor’s walkouts often feature […]

The UFC continues to provide fans with unrivaled mixed martial arts and entertainment events. Dana White has big aspirations for the organization. Specifically, he wants to host a grandiose event at Las Vegas’ Sphere. He also expressed frustration at media members in a conversation with Pat McAfee. Dana White is holding strong to his vision […]

The Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) is based in Las Vegas, so it just makes sense that the company’s CEO and president Dana White wants to hold an event at MSG Sphere in Paradise, Nevada — that massive and majestic piece of architecture that has captivated people since it opened in 2023. “The Sphere is the […]

Dana White, the long-time president of the UFC, is accustomed to making headlines, both for his contributions to MMA and his personal views, reported by MMA News. Leading the charge in the world of mixed martial arts, White has significantly shaped the sport’s trajectory. However, being in such a prominent position comes with its share […]

UFC president Dana White, known for his interactive presence on social media, found himself in a fiery exchange with fans during a recent live stream, reported by MMA Knockout. While these streams have been platforms for White to engage with fans and make significant announcements, this particular session took an unexpected turn. The comment section […]

As UFC fans await the announcement of the main event for UFC 300, the promotion’s president Dana White announced another fight for the April 13 event that is sure to turn the heads of MMA fans. Two legends of the women’s combat sports world will collide as former Olympic and Professional Fighters League champion Kayla […]

Following his split-decision win over Sean Strickland at UFC 297, the new Middleweight Champion Dricus Du Plessis of South Africa took to the mic to discuss his victory and his potential meeting with a current rival. With UFC 300 just around the corner, we could see the previous meeting with him and Israel Adesanya come […]

The UFC Middleweight title was up for grabs last night in a bout against the division champion, Sean Strickland, and the challenger Dricus Du Plessis. Strickland took the early advantage over Du Plessis in rounds one and two, but Du Plessis started to turn up the heat in the later rounds. UFC president Dana White […]

Why was Matt Riddle released from WWE? Was it because of his outburst at JFK that gave himself and WWE a black eye? Or maybe his relationship with Dana White, which is notoriously shoddy, to put it kindly? Did Paul “Triple H” Levesque simply not have anything for the “King of Bros” now that he’s […]

After patiently waiting out his 90-day non-compete clause following his release from WWE, Matt Riddle has slowly but surely made his way back into the professional wrestling world, first wrestling Jacob Fatu in MLW as part of a match that drew pretty darn interesting reactions from fans online due to the commentary by Matt Striker, […]

When Matt Riddle was officially released from WWE in September alongside almost a dozen other performers like Dolph Ziggler, Mustafa Ali, and the Maximum Male Models, it felt like only a matter of time before fans would see the former Superstar back in a wrestling ring. On paper, it made sense, right? Riddle has been […]

In a highly anticipated showdown at UFC 296, Leon Edwards emerged victorious against Colby Covington in a welterweight clash that showcased Edwards’ composure and Covington’s inability to live up to his pre-fight trash talk. The main event at T-Mobile Arena ended with Edwards defending his welterweight title via a unanimous decision (49-46, 49-46, 49-46), marking […]

Economist Andrew Zimbalist has brought to light a significant disparity in the revenue share of boxers compared to MMA fighters, based on public data from Golden Boy. Zimbalist’s analysis reveals that boxers under Golden Boy promotions receive a substantial 62% of the total event revenue, a figure that stands in stark contrast to the earnings […]

Now, as some fans may or may not know, there was a time in the late 1990s when Kurt Angle landing in WWE following the end of his amateur wrestling career was far from a guarantee. Sure, Angle still loved to grapple and had a solid head start when it came to transitioning into the […]

The Las Vegas Sphere has been the talk of the town in Las Vegas since it’s opening earlier this year. It provides this outragerous sight that can be seen all over the city even while flying into Harry Reid International Airport. Multi-platinum award winners U2 put on an amazing performance to kick things off which […]

Deontay Wilder, the former WBC heavyweight champion, has been out of the ring for over a year, and his absence from the sport has led to speculation about his future. Recently, Wilder has expressed interest in potentially fighting in MMA, and UFC boss Dana White has given him respect for showing interest in the sport. […]