Dana White Articles - Page 7

Paddy Pimblett had a whole arena of people cheering for him when he beat Kazula Vargas at UFC London. Dana White had spent the entire week hearing about the Liverpool-based fighter and how the crowd would react to him. Dana White was getting tired of the crowd talk as he wanted to actually see Paddy […]

Jon Jones has not fought in the UFC for about two years. His last fight was back in 2020 against Dominick Reyes and he has had a very complicated future since then. Dana White recently spoke about him in an interview. Dana White and the UFC were waiting for Jon Jones’ recent arrest to be […]

There has been a lot of talk lately about Kamaru Usman crossing over into the boxing world and facing Canelo Alvarez. UFC President Dana White recently spoke out on the subject after not addressing it for months. Dana White is an important person in order to make the boxing match as he would act as […]

All of the talk in the combat sports world lately has been about Jake Paul wanting to fight Conor McGregor in the UFC. Logan Paul, Jake’s brother, recently had a chance to speak with Dana White directly where he addressed the topic. Dana White was on  Impaulsive with Logan Paul where the subject of Conor McGregor […]

Dana White has famously said in the past that he has no interest in working with Jake Paul and the UFC would not collaborate with him. Brendan Schaub believes there is a way that the company will work with the YouTuber. Jake Paul recently tried to reach out to Dana White and the promotion. He […]

UFC President Dana White has been getting many questions about Conor McGregor receiving the next title shot at lightweight. It has become a big subject and it is not completely clear what the plan is for the Irishman. Islam Makhachev was expected to be the next man in line but that has shifted recently. The […]

Jorge Masvidal appears to have his future with the UFC and Dana White set as his team has announced the signing of a new contract. Masvidal is currently set to headline UFC 272 against Colby Covington on Saturday. Jorge Masvidal made the announcement on his Instagram. The UFC welterweight star has reportedly inked a very […]

There has been a lot of talk about Conor McGregor potentially getting the next title shot at lightweight. UFC President Dana White was recently asked about it and it looks like there is a chance. There was talk of Conor McGregor getting the next title shot after UFC 269 went down. Dana White was asked […]

Joe Rogan ended up missing UFC 271 after claiming that he had a prior engagement. This was questioned by a few people but it made sense considering he missed a few pay-per-view events last year. Dana White was asked about the absence. There was plenty of speculation as to why Rogan missed UFC 271. Many […]

UFC legend Nate Diaz hasn’t fought since last June when he lost to Leon Edwards, but he wants one more heavyweight clash before retiring. Who does Diaz want to fight? None else than the always lethal Dustin Poirier. Diaz recently spoke to TMZ Sports and revealed that he’s eyeing a bout with Poirier before hanging […]

Legendary quarterback Tom Brady has finally hung up the cleats after a decorated 22 seasons in the NFL but, UFC president Dana White tried to convince him to play another season. Where, you ask? The Las Vegas Raiders. White, who is a die-hard New England Patriots fan but lives in Sin City, spoke to TMZ […]

Brendan Schaub is not exactly a huge fan of Dana White. It all stems from when he used to fight in the UFC back in the 2010s. He recently went off on him for the situation with Francis Ngannou. Brendan Schaub was very critical of Dana White not putting the belt around Francis Ngannou’s waist […]

Jake Paul has been making waves by going after Dana White and the UFC. He claims the reason he is doing it is to benefit the fighters and get them better working conditions. Some have questioned Jake Paul’s motivations but the YouTuber turned boxer assures he wants what’s best for the athletes. He recently revealed […]

Dana White famously declared many years ago that women would never fight in the UFC. Today the joke is that White’s announcements usually mean the opposite of what he says. Ronda Rousey can confirm that this statement wasn’t true. Dana White recently spoke about it with Ronda Rousey on her new show. She famously made […]

Jake Paul has been going after UFC President Dana White lately. He’s been going after him on social media and even released a diss track on Friday morning. Jake Paul recently spoke out on going after the UFC President. It’s all about forcing Dana White to react after the two have been going after each […]

Jake Paul has been doing everything he can in order to disrupt Dana White and the UFC. Earlier this week, he purchased stock in the company so that he could be taken seriously as an ‘owner.’ Jake Paul wants to benefit the fighters and he’s not afraid to go after the UFC. He’s seen all […]

Dana White and Jake Paul have been in an odd feud over the past couple of months with the YouTuber crossing over into boxing. The UFC President has made it clear he never wants to work with the YouTuber and Paul has been jabbing him at every opportunity. Dana White recently did an interview with […]

Jake Paul has opted to keep his feud with UFC President Dana White going. The YouTuber turned boxer has been advocating for better pay and benefits for fighters in the UFC. Jake Paul announced on Twitter that he has purchased stock in the UFC and that technically makes him an owner. He’s hoping it leads […]

Dana White is probably most often asked about Conor McGregor and when he’s set to return. The UFC President often finds himself answering questions about the Irishman and things have not changed. Conor McGregor has not fought since July 2021 after fracturing his ankle against Dustin Poirier at UFC 264. Many are excited about his […]

UFC President Dana White has his hands full when it comes to the future of the heavyweight division. Francis Ngannou wants a new contract with very specific terms and Jon Jones has been teasing a move to the division for almost a decade. All signs point to Jon Jones moving to heavyweight with the former […]

Dana White and Henry Cejudo have been going back and forth lately as the former UFC champion has been hoping to come back for a third title in another division. The UFC President recently shut that down. The UFC President was recently on a Barstool Sports podcast where he talked about what Henry Cejudo has […]

Henry Cejudo has been pushing hard to make a return to the UFC by getting a featherweight title shot. He recently had a window when Max Holloway fell out of the fight with Alexander Volkanovski. Dana White was quick to shut it down. The UFC President was asked about Henry Cejudo getting a title shot […]

The UFC surprised everyone last week when it was announced that they would be increasing the pay-per-view prices to $74.99. Dana White was recently asked about the increase during the latest event’s post-fight press conference. There was a lot of backlash and many were blaming the UFC for the increase in prices. Video’s even surfaced […]

There have been a lot of rumblings lately about a potential fight in the future between boxing heavyweight Tyson Fury and UFC heavyweight Francis Ngannou. The latter is heading into his final bout under contract with Dana White’s organization as he looks to retain his belt this weekend against Ciryl Gane. White was asked on […]

Promoters in MMA don’t usually tend to go after each other. UFC President Dana White will go after boxing promoters but it’s usually all respect with those in MMA. Chatri Sityodtong recently changed that up when he went after Dana White. Chatri Sityodtong recently went on The MMA Hour and had quite a lot to […]

Jake Paul and Dana White have been feuding for what feels like forever. The UFC President has recently been challenging Paul and going back and forth with him. Former UFC fighter, Brendan Schaub, explained what the feud between the two men really means. He thinks Dana White is threatened by Jake Paul. “Say what you […]

Jake Paul seems to be trying to win over UFC fighters as he clashes with Dana White over multiple subjects. Recently, he has been advocating for better pay and healthcare for the fighters. Anthony Smith seems to believe it’s genuine. Many people appear to be divided on the subject. Does he really want to help […]

UFC welterweight contender Jorge Masvidal has shared his honest take on Dana White’s recent comment about his stature in the famed promotion. In addressing Jake Paul’s wild “challenge,” UFC president Dana White emphasized that Masvidal is indeed a “pay-per-view superstar” in the company. “You’re calling out Jorge Masvidal because he’s a pay-per-view superstar,” White said […]

Jake Paul has taken numerous shots at UFC president Dana White, claiming he’s embarrassing his sport after taking out Tyron Woodley on two occasions in the boxing ring. Aside from that, Paul continues to make it clear he wants to jump in the Octagon and fight Jorge Masvidal. On Saturday, Paul took it to the […]

UFC President Dana White famously hates boxing promoters. He has been in feuds with multiple promoters like Bob Arum and Oscar de la Hoya. Dana White is very proud of what he has done with the UFC. He doesn’t see himself in the same light as the boxing promoters. “When me and my partners got […]

UFC president has provided an update on Francis Ngannou’s contract situation amid tension between the all parties. Things have not gone down well between Francis Ngannou and the UFC since the promotion decided to have an interim heavyweight champion. More issues with Ngannou’s contract soon followed suit as claims of the reigning champ set to […]

Dana White and Joe Rogan have been with the UFC since the late 90s. The two are today seen as the biggest faces of the company and many can’t help but picture them when talking about the UFC and its rich history. Rogan, however, has been heavily criticized for his role in the UFC lately […]

It seems Jake Paul can just do anything he wants at this point. After his sensational knockout of former UFC star Tyron Woodley in their much-hyped boxing match a few days ago, Paul is ready to scale higher goals. Quite literally. According to Jennifer Gould of the New York Post, Paul was spotted in Miami […]

Jake Paul has been wanting to box some of the biggest fighters in the UFC. He’s mostly circling some of the bigger names like Nate Diaz and Jorge Masvidal. Dana White is the biggest obstacle to all of those fights. Dana White has only allowed one fighter to go out and box. That was when […]

It has long been said that Conor McGregor gets special treatment from the UFC and Dana White. He often got to break the rules and skip the line for title shots. Dana White has finally come out and confirmed that Conor McGregor does get special treatment and he explained to Daniel Cormier why that is. […]

UFC president Dana White has been putting on the biggest women’s MMA fights since 2013. The organization’s leading man has put on fights with the likes of Amanda Nunes, Cris Cyborg, Ronda Rousey, Miesha Tate, and many others. His latest statement regarding the potential upcoming rematch between UFC bantamweight champion Julianna Pena and Amanda Nunes […]

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 […]