Dana White News

bjpenndotcom - June 21, 2016

This past weekend, Stephen ‘Wonderboy’ Thompson and Rory MacDonald squared off in a highly anticipated matchup of welterweight contenders for a title shot against the winner of Robbie Lawler vs. Tyron Woodley. The fight, which went the full 5 rounds, was an extremely technical matchup between two of the best strikers in the welterweight division. Ultimately, Thompson’s precision and ability to stuff takedowns earned him the victory.

Russell Ess - June 21, 2016

https://youtu.be/pDWCbDygY-w Even if Ariel Helwani’s lifetime ban was lifted from the UFC, Dana White is still pissed off with him.

bjpenndotcom - June 21, 2016

During UFC 199, fight fans were shocked to find out that popular MMA journalist Ariel Helwani had been kicked out of the event, and had been banned from future UFC events as a media member after breaking the news of Brock Lesnar returning to the UFC at UFC 200. Helwani took to social media to fight the ban, which resulted in him gaining enough support that the UFC ultimately lifted the lifetime ban on Helwani just days after banning him for life.

Russell Ess - June 16, 2016

Numerous reports have emerged about the sale of the UFC this week. Ariel Helwani tweeted on Tuesday that the sale of the company was “definitely progressing.” Then, a source told us here at BJPENN.COM that the word on the street is that the deal is already done. Dave Meltzer also added this week that the sale would be for complete ownership of the company.

bjpenndotcom - June 15, 2016

After a report Tuesday evening indicated that there has been progress in the Fertitta brothers and Dana White selling the UFC, BJPenn.com spoke to a source regarding the situation who informed us the word on the street is that the sale is complete. Initial reports about the UFC’s sale emerged quite some time ago, however UFC President Dana White was quick to shut them down as he informed fans that the UFC isn’t for sale.

bjpenndotcom - June 14, 2016

There has been much speculation as to whether or not Dana White and the Fertittas will sell the UFC. While initial reports stated that the trio were extremely close to finalizing a sale, UFC President Dana White then refuted the reports, claiming that the UFC isn’t for sale. Details then emerged that the trio could be looking to sell a portion of the promotion while retaining majority ownership. The report also indicated that the move would be in order to make a move into the Chinese MMA market.

Russell Ess - June 6, 2016

Former UFC heavyweight champion Brock Lesnar is set to return to the Octagon at UFC 200 against Mark Hunt.

bjpenndotcom - June 4, 2016

https://youtu.be/MAjKw1Vf3sk Fight fans were rather confused Friday afternoon during the UFC 199 weigh-ins when fighters skipped stepping on the scales to weigh-in, and went straight to staredowns after having their pre-recorded weights read.

bjpenndotcom - June 2, 2016

News broke earlier this week that UFC women’s bantamweight Valentina Shevchenko was at a chicken shop in Peru when an armed robbery took place. Without missing a beat, Shevchenko’s coach left into action, pulling out a firearm and shooting one of the robbers. Unfortunately, he was also his by return fire from the men, and was rushed to the hospital.

Russell Ess - May 20, 2016

Dana White and Lorenzo Fertitta made their way out to Stockton, California on Friday to meet with Nate Diaz. Just a couple days before getting to Stockton, White and Fertitta met with UFC featherweight champion Conor McGregor for dinner. The meeting looked to go over well as both McGregor and White were all smiles upon leaving.

bjpenndotcom - May 18, 2016

While UFC President Dana White has assured fight fans that the UFC isn’t for sale, that hasn’t stopped rumors from flying around regarding potential buyers for the biggest MMA promotion in the world.

bjpenndotcom - May 14, 2016

The MMA world was left in shock when UFC President Dana White announced that UFC featherweight champion Conor McGregor had been pulled from his scheduled bout against Nate Diaz at UFC 200, arguably the UFC’s biggest card in history. While there was much speculation as to whether or not the UFC brass would eventually give in and put McGregor on the card once again, they stuck to their guns and McGregor was left on the sidelines.

bjpenndotcom - May 12, 2016

https://youtu.be/5C2kYGqMep8 There have been conflicting reports regarding a potential boxing match between Floyd Mayweather and Conor McGregor. While initial reports were that a fight was close to being finalized, reports then emerged that the fight was entirely fake.

Russell Ess - May 11, 2016

UFC President Dana White has made it known that UFC featherweight champion Conor McGregor is under contract with the UFC, which doesn’t allow him to fight anyone or anywhere he pleases.

Russell Ess - May 11, 2016

UFC President Dana White addressed a lot of big issues for the media and fans of mixed martial arts on Wednesday.

bjpenndotcom - May 11, 2016

Rumors have been flying for quite some time now that state that the UFC brass is currently shopping around for a buyer for the promotion. While a detailed report emerged earlier this week that says 4 buyers have emerged in the bidding war for the biggest MMA promotion on the planet, UFC President Dana White has denied that the UFC is for sale.

bjpenndotcom - May 10, 2016

Tuesday evening, a report was published which revealed that 4 bidders have emerged to purchase the UFC. While the report from ESPN also revealed that the UFC owners were in “advanced talks” to sell the promotion, that isn’t the case according to UFC President Dana White.

Chris Taylor - April 27, 2016

Perennial lightweight contender Nate Diaz was expected to rematch current UFC featherweight champ Conor McGregor in a welterweight bout at this July’s UFC 200 event in Las Vegas. Unfortunately for fight fans, McGregor refused to attend certain media obligations to promote the UFC 200 event and was thus pulled off the card by UFC officials.