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Dana White has been very vocal about his dislike for negotiating with Francis Ngannou and his manager, Marquel Martin. The UFC president was recently asked about the heavyweight champion’s contract situation. Francis Ngannou could be fighting out his contract after UFC 270. He was one more fight left on his current deal. “These things happen […]

Dana White had some strong opinions on Nick Diaz after his fight at UFC 266 back in September. The fight was a fun one but it had many wondering if the elder Diaz brother should still be fighting in MMA. Dana White surprisingly doesn’t think Nick Diaz should fight again. His opinion comes from the […]

UFC legend Mark Hunt has taken a wild dig at Brock Lesnar and UFC president Dana White on social media. One of the most crucial part UFC fighters have to go through in every fight is making weight. Heavyweight Justin Tafa recently didn’t make it during the weigh-ins for his fight against Harry Hunsucker and […]

Derrick Lewis finally broke the UFC knockout record. It seemed like only a matter of time before the heavyweight’s knockout power saw him break records. He and Dana White both reacted to the big feat. Derrick Lewis wasn’t as excited as many would have thought. The UFC heavyweight contender doesn’t believe it actually means anything. […]

Kevin Lee now finds himself signed to Khabib Nurmagomedov’s MMA promotion, Eagle FC. He used to fight for the UFC and Dana White before being released. The former UFC lightweight sees big things for himself in Khabib Nurmagomedov’s promotion. It already feels like something big. “Honestly, as soon as I walked into the building of […]

Hasbulla has become a bit of an MMA celebrity ever since he went viral a few months ago. He has been linked to the UFC for a long time and many wanted him to compete in the octagon. There was a lot of speculation on whether the potential fight could happen and Hasbulla even had […]

Dana White doesn’t like being asked about the next fights after a big UFC event. That doesn’t mean the media is not going to ask him about it. There were plenty of names for champion Charles Oliveira next and the big man in charge was asked about it. Justin Gaethje was the name that naturally […]

UFC president Dana White has already decided about a possible Julianna Pena vs. Amanda Nunes rematch. Julianna Pena has pulled off one of the biggest upset wins in the history of MMA at UFC 269. The challenger was dropped twice right in the very first round as Amanda Nunes, arguably the hardest hitter in the […]

UFC president Dana White had a simple yet taunting response to Nate Diaz’s recent dig at Khamzat Chimaev. Nate Diaz has made it known that he doesn’t appreciate being put on same breath as Khamzat Chimaev, the UFC rising star he referred to as a “rookie.” Responding to Diaz’s bold claim, UFC boss Dana White […]

Jon Jones has made a shocking claim when quizzed to share his real thoughts about his possible UFC earnings. Since making his debut in the UFC in August of 2008, Jon Jones reportedly made around the region of $7,230,000 career earnings. However, many have been claiming that “Bones” should have pocketed way more than that […]

Just three days ago, UFC President Dana White announced that he and his family tested positive for COVID-19. He said his immediate family and extended family got together for Thanksgiving, and his immediate family all tested positive on Monday. Friday, he told TMZ Sports that he is officially COVID free. How did the 53-year-old go […]

Dana White is the decision-maker of the UFC. That much is clear. That means that when he says something is next or someone is getting a title shot next, there’s a good chance it’s going to happen. Dana White recently appeared on The Jim Rome podcast and spilled the beans on many interesting subjects. That […]

UFC President Dana White is never afraid to make outrageous claims. The latest one includes fighters being scared of Khamzat Chimaev. There is no doubt that Khamzat Chimaev is a very hyped UFC contender. He has been very dominant since arriving in the UFC and recently returned in October with an excellent performance. “Khamzat Chimaev […]

UFC President Dana White told Jim Rome that he and his entire family tested positive for COVID-19. White shared the news in the 200th episode of The Jim Rome Podcast. White explained early in the podcast that it is a family tradition to go to visit extended family in Maine. “Somebody up there had it,”  […]

Francis Ngannou has one of the biggest managers in MMA as he is represented by CAA’s Marquel Martin. Martin has the unique perspective of once working for the UFC. Marquel Martin’s job was to help with sponsorships around the UFC octagon and he helped analyze the deal with Reebok from 2015. He is clearly the […]

Kayla Harrison is going through a complicated period during her free agency. Many promotions have expressed interest and that includes Dana White and the UFC. Kayla Harrison is also expecting a hefty payday from whoever signs her. This means she would be quite the investment for any promotion, including one as big as the UFC. […]

Although UFC president Dana White has urged Kamaru Usman not to step in the ring with the world’s best pound-for-pound boxer Canelo Alvarez, Usman isn’t hearing any of it. Usman recently spoke to TMZ Sports and made it very clear that he wants to fight the Mexican and even believes he could beat him: “I’ve […]

UFC President Dana White has not exactly been best friends with Yair Rodriguez over the years. The two have had their fair share of issues over various subjects including what fights to take and even problems with USADA. Yair Rodriguez made his return to the cage after a two-year layoff. He returned to face Max […]

Former PFL women’s lightweight champion regrets having to personally meet UFC president Dana White in probably the most inconvenient time. Kayla Harrison is one of the most coveted female fighters in the sport. Some believe that she deserves to be in the UFC but instead, the former two-time Olympic gold medalist chose to build a […]

UFC veteran referee Herb Dean took center stage again on Saturday after another controversial stoppage during UFC Vegas 42. Dean had yet another questionable moment in the ring after his late stoppage on Saturday’s co-main event between heavyweights Ben Rothwell and Marcos Rogerio de Lima. Unsurprisingly, Dana White was not happy about these developments and […]

UFC President Dana White can be seen as a controversial figure. Things like fighter pay and his stance on many situations have earned him a lot of scrutinies. Sean O’Malley is one of the people that sings his praises. Many organizations in sports, like the NFL, for example, require their athletes to be vaccinated against […]

UFC President Dana White has not exactly been on board with Carla Esparza getting the next title shot. Everyone seems to agree that she is next for the UFC strawweight championship. Carla Esparza has finally reacted to the situation that went down after UFC 268. The UFC boss mentioned it was a bad idea for […]

UFC fighter pay continues to be a hot topic in the sport and one that Dana White is tired of hearing about. Jake Paul has fired shots at the UFC President regarding the subject and it is one that the media speaks about often. Dana White recently went off on the payout boxers receive on […]

Dana White has always been good about making fights and deciding who gets the next crack at a UFC title. It appears after UFC 268 that he has options including Carla Esparza for the strawweight title. Many people felt Carla Esparza was rightfully next for the UFC title after going on a 5-0 run and […]

UFC President Dana White has never been afraid to express his opinion. That remained the same at UFC 268 when he was asked to make his pick for the ‘Greatest of All Time’ at welterweight between Kamaru Usman and Georges St-Pierre. “I’m telling you this guy is very special, he’s damn good,” White said at […]

UFC president Dana White gave an update on Khamzat Chimaev’s future after UFC 268. The welterweight contender has big plans to take over after returning in style at UFC 257. Dana White was asked at the UFC 268 post-fight conference about Khamzat Chimaev. White confirmed he would be returning before the end of the year. […]

Canelo Alvarez earned a TKO victory over Caleb Plant in the 11th round on Saturday night in Las Vegas. In the process, UFC president Dana White earned himself a nice little payday after betting $100,000 on Alvarez to win by KO. White won over $41,000 with his bet. Here’s the bet slip: Dana White’s $100,000 […]

UFC 268 is upon us, with a massive main card featuring Kamaru Usman and Colby Covington. This will be the second time these two welterweights battle it out in the Octagon, with Usman winning their last fight in the fifth round via knockout in 2019. President Dana White had some huge praise for the Nigerian […]

Dana White is no stranger to women in MMA. At one point he even said ‘women would never fight in the UFC.’ Yet here we are years later with four different divisions a bunch of high-profile fights. Dana White has seen some of the ‘baddest’ women compete in the UFC cage. He was recently asked […]

UFC President Dana White received a lot of criticism this week when he revealed that he was open to booking Khamzat Chimaev against Nate Diaz. Many felt the matchup was not good for Diaz and it was in talks because he only had one fight left on his UFC deal. Nate Diaz had wanted Vicente […]

Dana White had a meeting with Hasbulla Magomedov at UFC 267. The Russian social media start was present at the event in order to cheer for Islam Makachev. Hasbulla sent a video to the UFC President letting him know he needed to be ready for their meeting. The video went viral on social media. “Dana […]

Dana White has never been known to embrace the critics. The UFC president was not exactly kind with his words when he found out how people reacted to the proposed bout between Khamzat Chimaev and Nate Diaz. Dana White did an interview with UFC fan Robbie Fox of the famous Barstool Sports. The UFC President […]

Dana White surprised a lot of people on Tuesday when he chose not to sign Jonas Bilharinho after his big wheel kick knockout victory. The knockout was the first of its kind on the show. Many assumed that Jonas Bilharinho would be receiving a contract because of the way he finished the fight. Dana White’s […]

Dana White is not known as a man that minces his words. He has always voiced his opinion and it hasn’t always been kind. The UFC President has been talking about Kayla Harrison lately as she is currently a free agent after finishing her PFL contract. It is not known if she’ll re-sign or leave […]

Michael Chandler is set to take on Justin Gaethje at UFC 268. The bout is largely considered a number one contenders bout and the winner is expected to face whoever comes out with the lightweight belt at UFC 269. Michael Chandler spoke to MMAFighting about Justin Gaethje and the fact that he believes Chandler has […]

Dana White answered some questions from the media after his show ‘Dana White’s Contender Series’ and gave some clarity on a few subjects. One of the questions that came up was for the newly minted champion Glover Teixeira. Glover Teixeira is coming off of a dominant win over Jan Blachwicz and has broken the record […]

Henry Cejudo has been teasing a return to the UFC for a while. The former two-division champion wants to come back and face current featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski. Henry Cejudo has someone standing in his way though. Dana White is not exactly on board his great featherweight title plan. “I’m still young,” Henry Cejudo told […]

Dana White is a promotor that wants to put on the biggest fights possible. So far the UFC has many stars and a lot of potential for big-time matchups. UFC 267 saw the breakout performances of many fighters, but perhaps none more so than Sweden’s Khamzat Chimaev. Another popular name at welterweight recently is Nate […]

Jake Paul dressed up for Halloween alongside his girlfriend and his costume will be one that looks familiar to every UFC fan. The YouTuber turned boxer dressed up as UFC President Dana White for Halloween. The costume wasn’t simply made to make fun of Dana White or even have a little bit of a laugh. […]