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UFC President Dana White has effectively closed the door on a potential Conor McGregor versus Michael Chandler matchup for the promotion’s groundbreaking June 14 fight card at the White House South Lawn, dismissing the bout as yesterday’s news. In a recent interview, White characterized the matchup as outdated hype stemming from their 2023 Ultimate Fighter […]

Almost a month after the much-talked-about boxing match between Jake Paul and Anthony Joshua, UFC President Dana White has finally broken his silence on it. On Dec. 19, 2025, at the Kaseya Center in Miami, Florida, Joshua humiliated and easily defeated Paul in a sixth-round victory. While Paul held the upper hand until the fourth […]

The UFC has officially entered a new era. Dana White announced on Wednesday that the UFC Apex facility in Las Vegas will be rebranded as The Meta Apex following a five-year naming rights partnership with Meta. This marks another significant expansion of the already robust technology collaboration between UFC and Meta’s parent company, strengthening the […]

Earlier today, on Dec. 11, 2025, TKO formalized a significant partnership with Ram Trucks. It will see a partnership among WWE, UFC, and Professional Bull Riders (PBR). This is expected to be a major change for the three companies’ future and could be at par with Mark Shapiro’s decision of WWE’s collaboration with Netflix. The […]

Dillon Danis has officially been banned from attending future UFC events following a violent altercation at UFC 322 inside Madison Square Garden. UFC CEO Dana White confirmed the decision during the post-event press conference Saturday night. Dana White says Dillon Danis is BANNED from ever attending any UFC event 😭 “The entire Muslim Brotherhood was […]

What began as an ambitious media consolidation by Paramount’s new chief has quickly evolved into something nobody in combat sports—or politics—saw coming. With Paramount’s $7.7 billion partnership with the UFC now official, sources confirm that President Donald Trump has greenlit one of the most audacious sporting events in American history: a live UFC event hosted […]

President Donald Trump has officially confirmed that the UFC’s groundbreaking White House event will take place on June 14, 2026 – his 80th birthday – marking one of the most ambitious sporting spectacles in American history. 🚨| Donald Trump has officially announced that next year’s UFC White House event will be held on his 80th […]

Avid combat sports fans are familiar with Dana White’s affinity for gambling, and many others were appalled by how far the UFC CEO is willing to go during his recent segment on ’60 Minutes.’ White was featured on the popular investigative news show during what could be considered the peak of his career. Not only […]

After months of speculation, the UFC plans to host an event at the White House in 2026 are a full go. CEO Dana White confirmed that the proposal is now locked in after meeting with President Donald Trump. White and Trump initially teased that the UFC would hold a fight card on the Fourth of […]

A different set of fireworks will explode in next year’s July 4 celebrations as the UFC will take over the White House. President Donald Trump and UFC chief Dana White agreed to hold a fight card as part of the United States’ 250th anniversary. As soon as Trump made the announcement last month, fans quickly […]

UFC president Dana White is all pumped up for UFC 319 at the United Center in Chicago on Saturday. The pay-per-view event will be headlined by the middleweight title bout between Dricus du Plessis and Khamzat Chimaev. It will be a clash of styles between du Plessis, the reigning champion, and Chimaev, the undefeated challenger. The […]

In a historic shift for mixed martial arts, the UFC announced on Monday that all numbered events and Fight Nights will move exclusively to Paramount+ and select CBS broadcasts starting in 2026, effectively ending the long-standing pay-per-view (PPV) model. The move is part of a landmark seven-year, $7.7 billion broadcast deal with ViacomCBS, equating to […]

The Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) has secured one of the largest media rights agreements in combat sports history, signing a seven-year, $7.7 billion U.S. broadcast deal with Paramount. Beginning in 2026, all 43 annual UFC events, including Fight Nights and numbered cards, will stream on Paramount+ for a subscription fee between $8 and $13, with […]

UFC CEO Dana White has officially confirmed that a UFC Fight Night will take place at the White House on July 4, 2026. This groundbreaking event, which is set to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the United States, will mark the first time a professional sporting event has ever been held on the White House […]

UFC CEO and president Dana White teased the return of former champions Jon Jones and Conor McGregor on the UFC White House card next year. The premier MMA promotion, whose leader has been a staunch supporter of this presidential administration, is planning to host a pay-per-view on July 4, 2026, and there is already speculation […]

While his brother, WWE star Logan Paul, is one of the company’s top stars, social media star and boxer Jake Paul may not be welcomed back since he is “banned” from the company. During Logan’s vlog, released on July 9, 2025, Jake revealed why he believes he’s “banned” from WWE when asked if he would […]

IT’S TIME!—for the UFC to invade the White House. Or at least that’s what noted UFC fan Donald Trump wants. During his speech at a rally in Iowa on Thursday, President Trump said he plans to stage an MMA event at the White House to celebrate the United States’ 250th Independence Day next year. “We’re […]

The UFC lightweight division was shaken to its core at UFC 317, where Ilia Topuria delivered on his promise with a thunderous first-round knockout of Charles Oliveira to become the new undisputed lightweight champion. The aftermath has been just as seismic, with Justin Gaethje issuing a retirement ultimatum if he doesn’t get the next title […]

UFC all-time great Jon Jones is done stepping into the Octagon, as he prepares to begin the next phase of his life. Dana White, the CEO and president of the mixed martial arts juggernaut, announced the 37-year-old’s retirement, per ESPN’s Brett Okamoto, and also dropped some major news that corresponds with Jones’ departure. Tom Aspinall […]

UFC CEO Dana White’s surprising announcement of a new boxing promotion shook up the combat sports world but failed to receive a unanimous endorsement. While many fans are intrigued by the expected launch, which received a co-sign from Saudi adviser Turki Alalshikh, former two-division champion Paulie Malignaggi disapproves. In reaction to White and Alalshikh’s new […]

Many UFC fighters have upset Dana White over the years, but few incited the reaction the UFC CEO gave on Thursday. To open his Power Slap 11 pre-event press conference, White was forced to bitterly address Bryce Mitchell’s controversial comments about Adolf Hitler. White directly criticized Mitchell’s comments as “dumb” and “ignorant,” calling them “the […]

UFC President Dana White has unequivocally shut down any prospects of a boxing match between Conor McGregor and Logan Paul. Speaking on Pardon My Take, White dismissed the idea with a decisive “no,” ending speculation fueled by McGregor’s recent hints about a potential bout in India, per OutKick. The former two-division UFC champion had teased […]

Dana White has found himself with a big task in hand. As things stand right now, it is uncertain as to what he chooses to do with UFC 311, the promotion’s first pay-per-view of the year. On Saturday next week, UFC 311 is scheduled to head over to the Intuit Dome in California for the promotion’s first […]

Dana White’s wife is Anne White. Dana is well-known as the President of the Ultimate Fighting Company or better known as the UFC. White has played an instrumental role in transforming the UFC into a lucrative business, thanks to his leadership and ability to organize much-anticipated matches. But while White is known globally for his […]

UFC CEO Dana White has been very adamant about his thoughts on Jon Jones’ status as the greatest fighter of all time, but he made it known after UFC 309 that his opinion of Stipe Miocic is very similar. White believes that Miocic, who retired in the Octagon after a third-round TKO loss to Jones […]

The Conor McGregor saga received a new chapter on Saturday as the UFC legend hinted at his long-awaited return to the octagon. McGregor hasn’t fought since his loss to Dustin Poirier at UFC 264 back in 2021 and he notably withdrew from his anticipated bout against Michael Chandler. However, the superstar has held true to […]

The status of UFC legend Conor McGregor and his next fight is still up in the air considering his most recent withdrawal from the anticipated bout against Michael Chandler. Occupied with a number of other businesses and side ventures, fans have no idea when they will see “The Notorious” step foot inside an octagon again. […]

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 […]