Dana White News
Dana White says "big mistakes were made over here" in letting Shane Burgos hit free agency and sign with PFL
Cole Shelton - August 16, 2022
Dana White says the UFC made a big mistake in letting Shane Burgos hit free agency and eventually sign with the PFL. Before Burgos’ UFC Long Island fight against Charles Jourdain, he made it known that it was the final fight of his deal. After the event, White even said the plan was for the UFC to re-sign Burgos but the fan-favorite featherweight wanted to test free agency, and ultimately signed with the PFL.
Dana White states winner of Khamzat Chimaev vs. Nate Diaz likely to receive next title shot: "Anything is possible"
Josh Evanoff - August 16, 2022
UFC 279’s main event between Khamzat Chimaev and Nate Diaz now has stakes. The two welterweight stars are set to collide at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, next month. The bout is an anticipated one, as there’s been a lot of talk about the matchup. The matchup will also be the last on the Stockton-slugger’s contract with the UFC.
Fight fans blast Dana White after the UFC San Diego fighter salaries were revealed: “Modern day slave owner”
Harry Kettle - August 16, 2022
UFC president Dana White has come under fire after the salaries for this past weekend’s event in San Diego were released. On Saturday night, the Ultimate Fighting Championship returned to California with a really fun event in San Diego. While it may not have been the most stacked card on paper, it certainly delivered in a big way with some tremendous fights littered throughout the card.
Dana White shares his list of the five best UFC athletes of all time
Susan Cox - August 15, 2022
UFC President, Dana White, has shared his list of the five best UFC athletes of all time. During a recent interview on the ‘GQ Sports’ YouTube channel, White was asked to name the five best UFC athletes of all time.
Dana White says Khabib Nurmagomedov “retired too early” to be considered the GOAT of the UFC
Susan Cox - August 12, 2022
Dana White says Khabib Nurmagomedov ‘retired too early’ to be considered the GOAT (Greatest Of All Time) of the UFC. Nurmagomedov, 33, is considered to be one of the biggest names in the UFC. The Russian born lightweight champion has an unbeaten record of 29-0 in his pro MMA career. ‘The Eagle’ announced his retirement from the UFC in March of 2021.
Dana White reveals his favorite moment in UFC history
Cole Shelton - August 11, 2022
Dana White says one knockout sticks out to him as his favorite moment to ever happen in the UFC. White has been involved in the UFC for years and has seen thousands of fights, knockouts, and submissions among crazy other moments. However, for White, his all-time favorite moment was Chuck Liddel knocking out Tito Ortiz.
Dana White shuts down talk of UFC fighters not getting enough money, says they "get paid what they're supposed to get paid"
Cole Shelton - August 11, 2022
Dana White believes UFC fighters make enough money as they all get what they deserve. For the longest time, the talk of fighter pay has been a prominent one in the UFC, as fighters, fans, and media have thought that fighters deserve more. Some fighters have even been vocal in saying they think they are underpaid yet for White, he disagrees with that.
Dana White appreciates Oscar De La Hoya's apology, but will never be friends: "That guy did way too much damage"
Josh Evanoff - August 11, 2022
Dana White appreciates Oscar De La Hoya’s apology, but he’s fine not working with him. The two promoters have been embroiled in a heated feud for years. First going at each other’s throats as rivals, things took a personal turn in 2018. De La Hoya began promoting MMA fights, starting with Chuck Liddell vs. Tito Ortiz 3. In turn, White poked fun at the boxer’s addiction problems.
Dana White explains why he did not offer Bo Nickal a UFC contract despite his dominant win on DWCS
Harry Kettle - August 10, 2022
Dana White has explained why he didn’t offer Bo Nickal a UFC contract despite his dominant Contender Series win last night. Over the last few years, UFC president Dana White has seen plenty of standout performances on the Tuesday Night Contender Series. Some fighters have been signed and others haven’t but along the way, we’ve had the chance to witness some breakout stars make their mark.
Dana White explains why he cancelled Hulu deal for Mike Tyson
Andrew Whitelaw - August 9, 2022
Dana White was hailed by Mike Tyson earlier this week for siding with the boxing legend in his feud with Hulu and the UFC boss has now explained his side of the story. Speaking in the wake of the latest edition of Dana White’s Contender series, the 53-year-old said,
Marlon Vera sends a strong message to UFC fighters complaining about pay: “Dana wasn’t born rich”
Josh Evanoff - August 8, 2022
UFC bantamweight contender Marlon Vera has given his take on the fighter pay debate. Over the last few years, the debate around UFC athlete pay has skyrocketed. Thanks to figures such as Jake Paul, many have attacked the promotion for their lackluster pay. While many sporting leagues such as the NFL and NBA split profits between players and executives, the UFC is different.
Dana White heaps praise on newly crowned UFC interim flyweight champion Brandon Moreno: “He’s one of the biggest stars that we have”
Susan Cox - August 4, 2022
Dana White is heaping praise on newly crowned UFC interim flyweight champion Brandon Moreno. It was Brandon Moreno (20-6 MMA) vs Kai Kara-France (24-10 MMA) in the flyweight co-main event this past Saturday, July 30th at UFC 277 at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas.
UFC President Dana White clarifies his previous comments about Anthony Smith’s leg injury
Harry Kettle - August 3, 2022
UFC president Dana White has admitted he was wrong about Anthony Smith‘s leg not being broken at UFC 277. Last Saturday night at UFC 277 in Dallas, Anthony Smith fell to a stoppage loss at the hands of rising light heavyweight prospect Magomed Ankalaev. At the time, many were surprised by the nature of Smith’s loss, with the man himself quickly clarifying that he believed he had broken his leg in the midst of the bout.
Dana White takes a shot at boxing while boasting about Contender Series: “If you are a degenerate gambler, you are out of your mind not to watch”
Harry Kettle - August 3, 2022
UFC president Dana White has explained why all fight fans and big-time gamblers should be watching Contender Series. Last week, it’s safe to say Dana White wasn’t happy with what the fighters on the Tuesday night Contender Series produced in terms of their overall performances. He only handed out one contract and then, seven days later, he handed out five as last night’s edition of the show went off in a truly incredible way.
Dana White says a third fight with Valentina Shevchenko “makes way more sense” for Amanda Nunes compared to a Cris Cyborg rematch: “I mean Amanda absolutely dominated Cyborg”
Jeffrey Walter - August 2, 2022
UFC President Dana White believes a third fight with Valentina Shevchenko “makes way more sense” for Amanda Nunes compared to a Cris Cyborg rematch. Nunes ( MMA) reclaimed her status as UFC “champ champ” last weekend in Dallas, scoring a lopsided unanimous decision victory over Julianna Pena.
Jake Paul’s business partner and co-promoter Nakisa Bidarian responds to criticism from UFC President Dana White
Susan Cox - August 2, 2022
Jake Paul’s business partner and co-promoter Nakisa Bidarian is responding to criticism from UFC President, Dana White. Nakisa Bidarian is Paul’s business partner and co-promoter at ‘Most Valuable Promotions’ and is responding to Dana White’s reaction to Paul’s scheduled match-up with Hasim Rahman Jr. being cancelled.
Dana White reacts to allowing Deiveson Figueiredo to confront Brandon Moreno at UFC 277: "Well, that was f*cking rude"
Fernando Quiles - July 31, 2022
UFC President Dana White second-guessed allowing Deiveson Figueiredo to enter the Octagon after Brandon Moreno’s UFC 277 victory. Moreno shared the Octagon with Kai Kara-France for the interim UFC Flyweight Championship. Moreno ended up winning the match after he landed a body kick and followed up with punches in the third round.
Dana White thinks Sergei Pavlovich vs. Derrick Lewis was stopped too early: "I would’ve liked to see that fight go on"
Fernando Quiles - July 31, 2022
UFC President Dana White is in agreement with those who feel the Sergei Pavlovich vs. Derrick Lewis fight ended prematurely. The two heavyweights collided on the main card of UFC 277. The action took place inside the American Airlines Center in Dallas, TX. The fight ended in the first round when referee Dan Miragliotta had seen enough after Pavlovich threw heavy leather and Lewis was covering up.