Dana White News
Jake Paul shares high praise for Dana White, says his only gripe is UFC fighter pay
Harry Kettle - August 7, 2024
Jake Paul has surprisingly given UFC president Dana White some praise following his speech at the Republican National Convention. As we know, Jake Paul and Dana White aren’t exactly best friends. In fact, Paul has taken quite a few shots at White over the years. A lot of the reasons for that stem from ‘The Problem Child’ not believing that fighter pay is where it should be. Of course, many fighters and pundits agree with him, even if they don’t like the man himself.
Ben Askren accuses Dana White of hypocrisy regarding Jon Jones’ delayed heavyweight return
Curtis Calhoun - August 6, 2024
Former UFC welterweight Ben Askren is the latest top name to attempt to push Dana White to let go of the expected Jon Jones vs. Stipe Miocic fight. Jones, the undisputed UFC heavyweight champion, is expected to return in November against former titleholder Stipe Miocic. He hasn’t fought since winning the then-vacant title at UFC 285, after suffering an injury that forced his withdrawal from a booking against Miocic at UFC 295.
UFC CEO Dana White says Stipe Miocic is “100 percent” retiring after Jon Jones fight
Harry Kettle - August 6, 2024
UFC CEO Dana White seems to believe that Stipe Miocic will retire following his upcoming title showdown with Jon Jones. In the eyes of many, Stipe Miocic is the best UFC heavyweight of all-time. He’s beaten some of the biggest and best names in the sport including Daniel Cormier, Francis Ngannou, Fabricio Werdum and Junior dos Santos. Now, he’s expected to make his return to the Octagon later this year to battle Jon Jones.
Dana White suggests UFC antitrust judge is harboring a high school grudge: “This feels absolutely personal”
Susan Cox - August 5, 2024
Dana White is suggesting that the UFC antitrust judge is harboring a high school grudge. The ongoing antitrust class action lawsuit has been winding its way through the court system for the past 10 years. It was announced that a $335 million settlement was to close out the antitrust lawsuit.
Dana White laughs off Jake Paul vs Alex Pereira boxing match
Harry Kettle - August 2, 2024
UFC president Dana White has laughed off the idea of Jake Paul taking on UFC champion Alex Pereira in a boxing match. As we know, Jake Paul and Dana White have had their fair share of debates in the past. Most of them come in the form of a cold war, with each passing judgment about the other on social media or in interviews.
Dana White is “not very” confident that UFC fans will see Nick Diaz fight in 2024
Susan Cox - August 1, 2024
Dana White is sharing that he is ‘not very’ confident that UFC fans will see Nick Diaz fight in 2024. In the co-main event at UFC Abut Dhabi which takes place this coming Saturday, August 3rd it was to have been Nick Diaz (26-10 MMA) vs. Vicente Luque (22-10 MMA) in a welterweight bout.
Tony Ferguson reacts after Dana White calls for his retirement win or lose at UFC Abu Dhabi
Susan Cox - August 1, 2024
Tony Ferguson is reacting after Dana White called for his retirement win or lose at UFC Abu Dhabi. UFC Abu Dhabi takes place this coming Saturday, August 3rd at the Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi.
UFC CEO Dana White calls himself ‘not political’ in CNN interview
Zain Bando - July 30, 2024
UFC CEO Dana White continues to make the rounds, including several interviews about his friendship with former President Donald Trump. White, 55, has made his stance clear that he doesn’t care about politics despite endorsing Trump at the 2024 RNC just days after Trump was nearly assassinated in Butler, Pa.
Dana White reacts to Ilia Topuria suggesting the UFC forced Max Holloway to sign the contract
Susan Cox - July 29, 2024
Dana White is reacting to Ilia Topuria suggesting that the UFC forced Max Holloway to sign the contract. Current UFC BMF Champion Max Holloway (26-7 MMA) last fought and defeated Justin Gaethje (25-5 MMA) by KO at the historic UFC 300 this past April.
Muhammad Mokaev remains hopeful that he can stay on UFC roster: "I want to fight for the belt"
Fernando Quiles - July 28, 2024
Muhammad Mokaev is still holding out hope that he can remain on the UFC roster. Mokaev went one-on-one with Manel Kape in what was thought to be a pivotal matchup in the flyweight division. Despite the beef both men had going into the bout, the fight was rather tame with exciting moments being few and far between.
UFC CEO Dana White reacts to Belal Muhammad defeating Leon Edwards, responds to the idea of an immediate rematch
Fernando Quiles - July 28, 2024
UFC CEO Dana White didn’t find Belal Muhammad’s welterweight title win over Leon Edwards to be entertaining. In the main event of UFC 304, Belal challenged Edwards for the 170-pound gold this past Saturday night in Manchester, England. Muhammad wasn’t fazed by the crowd and he ended up having the grappling performance of his career.
UFC CEO Dana White wants Tom Aspinall to be the backup for Jon Jones vs. Stipe Miocic: “We'd be insane not to make him the backup”
Fernando Quiles - July 28, 2024
UFC CEO Dana White plans to have interim heavyweight champion Tom Aspinall be the backup for Jon Jones vs. Stipe Miocic. Aspinall once again proved he’s a dangerous top heavyweight during his title defense against Curtis Blaydes at UFC 304. Aspinall needed just one minute to finish “Razor” to send the Manchester crowd into a frenzy. He scored the TKO victory and now looks primed for a future undisputed championship bout against the winner of Jones vs. Miocic.
Dana White says he will never up the performance bonuses again following UFC 304: “I'm not doing this again, ever!”
Harry Kettle - July 28, 2024
UFC president Dana White says he won’t be increasing the performance bonus amount again following UFC 304. Last night, UFC 304 took place in Manchester, England. It was a fascinating event full of many twists and turns, especially in the two headline title fights. Dana White made the decision, under pressure from King Green, to up the performance bonus rewards from $50,000 to $100,000. While some fights lived up to the hype, others didn’t.
Bobby Green talks Dana White into $100k bonuses at UFC 304
Curtis Calhoun - July 25, 2024
UFC veteran Bobby Green convinced CEO Dana White to double the post-fight performance bonuses at UFC 304 this weekend. Green will face the UFC unbeaten Paddy Pimblett on the UFC 304 main card on Saturday in Manchester. The 37-year-old returns to the Octagon for the chance to earn another signature win and get back in the lightweight mix.
Dana White delivers passionate speech for Donald Trump at Republican National Convention
Harry Kettle - July 19, 2024
UFC president Dana White gave Donald Trump a passionate introduction at the Republican National Convention. As we know, Dana White has never been one to shy away from speaking his mind. He is as honest as they come, and he isn’t afraid about offending the masses. We also know that he’s close friends with Donald Trump, the former US president and Republican nominee for this year’s election.
Dana White discusses a potential Alex Pereira vs. Jon Jones super fight: “It’s a possibility”
Harry Kettle - July 18, 2024
UFC president Dana White has revealed that Alex Pereira vs Jon Jones could be a possibility in the future. Right now, Alex Pereira is riding high as the UFC light heavyweight champion. He’s also a former middleweight champion and, as you can imagine, there’s been a lot of talk about him jumping up to heavyweight. If he was to win a title in the division, that would make him the first three-weight world champion in UFC history.
Dana White shoots down Conor McGregor's claim about Michael Chandler fight being official: "I don't have a date for it"
Josh Evanoff - July 15, 2024
According to UFC President Dana White, Conor McGregor vs. Michael Chandler is far from official. ‘The Notorious’ and ‘Iron’ were set to meet in the main event of UFC 303 last month in Las Vegas. The bout was going to be Conor McGregor’s first, since breaking his leg against Dustin Poirier in July 2021. Nearly three years later, the Irishman was set to meet Michael Chandler at 170 pounds in a blockbuster of a fight.
UFC's Dana White shares phone conversation with Donald Trump after recent assassination attempt
Curtis Calhoun - July 15, 2024
UFC CEO Dana White spoke with former U.S. President Donald Trump on the phone just hours after a gunman attempted to assassinate him at a rally in Pennsylvania. Trump was in the middle of a speech at a campaign rally in Butler, PA on Saturday when a gunman opened fire from a nearby rooftop, striking the former president in the right ear. U.S. Secret Service eliminated the suspected gunman, Thomas Matthew Crooks, within seconds of the shooting.