Dana White News
Jake Paul reveals Dana White has tried to "sabotage" Anderson Silva fight: "They've been sending me cease and desists letters"
Josh Evanoff - October 28, 2022
It seems that the rivalry between Jake Paul and Dana White isn’t over yet. ‘The Problem Child’ is 5-0 as a professional boxer, but has remained a far more relevant figure in the sport of MMA. The reason is two-fold. First, Paul has made a career out of boxing former UFC stars, such as Ben Askren, Tyron Woodley, and now Anderson Silva.
Dana White confirms that Conor McGregor will require 6 months of USADA drug testing before returning to the Octagon
Susan Cox - October 26, 2022
UFC President Dana White has confirmed that Conor McGregor will require 6 months of USADA drug testing before returning to the Octagon. McGregor (22-6 MMA) has not fought since July of 2021 when he lost to Dustin Poirier (28-7 MMA) at UFC 264. The 34-year-old Irishman broke his leg during the fight and had to be operated on to repair fractures to both his tibia and fibula.
Dana White discusses the UFC’s new code of conduct policy on gambling: “It should never happen. It doesn’t look good”
Susan Cox - October 26, 2022
Dana White is discussing the UFC’s new code of conduct policy on gambling. The amended UFC policy regarding gambling makes it clear that UFC fighters are not allowed to make wagers on themselves. The company memo was distributed to both UFC athletes and their respective teams.
Dana White reacts after TJ Dillashaw apologizes for fighting injured at UFC 280: “That’s something he should have told us”
Susan Cox - October 24, 2022
Dana White is reacting after T.J. Dillashaw apologized for fighting injured at UFC 280. It was T.J. Dillashaw (18-5 MMA) vs Aljamain Sterling (22-3 MMA) in the bantamweight co-main event this past Saturday, October 22nd in the Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi. The result was a loss for Dillashaw via TKO stoppage at 3:44 of Round 2. Aljamain Sterling successfully retained his UFC bantamweight championship title.
UFC President Dana White responds to Dan Hardy’s claims that he staged his concern for Calvin Kattar following Max Holloway fight
Fernando Quiles - October 23, 2022
UFC President Dana White has fired shots at Dan Hardy. The former UFC fighter and color commentator accused White of staging concern for Calvin Kattar. Back in early 2021, footage was released of White expressing concern for Kattar after his five-round battering at the hands of Max Holloway. White informed Kattar’s cornerman that their fighter would be going straight to the hospital. Hardy expressed his belief that White’s concern was a facade to look good in front of the cameras.
Dana White reacts to Khamzat Chimaev’s physical altercation with Team Makhachev at UFC 280
Fernando Quiles - October 23, 2022
UFC President Dana White has given his reaction to Khamzat Chimaev’s physical encounter with Abubakar Nurmagomedov. Chimaev was in attendance for UFC 280 inside Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi this past Saturday. The event was headlined by a UFC Lightweight Championship match between Islam Makhachev and Charles Oliveira. Makhachev ended up winning the bout via second-round submission.
Dan Hardy sheds light on UFC exit, slams Dana White for staging concern for Calvin Kattar after Max Holloway fight: "That's just dirty"
Josh Evanoff - October 21, 2022
Former UFC commentator Dan Hardy has accused Dana White of staging concern for fighters. ‘The Outlaw’ was one of the most colorful fighters in the welterweight division from 2008 to 2012. His knockout power saw him claim wins over names such as Mike Swick and Marcus Davis. Hardy even scored a title shot against Georges St-Pierre in 2010.
UFC President Dana White shoots down the idea of Jon Jones returning to the Octagon in 2022
Christopher Taylor - October 21, 2022
UFC President Dana White has shot down talks of former light heavyweight kingpin Jon Jones returning to the Octagon in 2022. It was recently rumored that ‘Bones’ could be returning to action at December’s UFC 282 event in a heavyweight matchup against either Stipe Miocic or Francis Ngannou.
Jake Paul accuses Dana White of "doing everything he can to hurt the Anderson Silva PPV"
Ryan Harkness - October 21, 2022
Jake Paul is set to box Anderson Silva on October 29th in what is undoubtedly Paul’s greatest challenge to date. According to ‘The Problem Child,’ he’s not just having to prepare for Silva in the squared circle, he’s also having to deal with sabotage attempts from UFC president Dana White. Paul took to Twitter on Friday morning to accuse White of messing with his upcoming event.
Dana White praises TJ Dillashaw for owning up to his past PED use: “He handled it like a man”
Harry Kettle - October 19, 2022
UFC president Dana White has praised TJ Dillashaw for the way in which he handled being suspended due to his EPO use. In the wake of his loss to Henry Cejudo back in January 2019, TJ Dillashaw was handed a two-year suspension from mixed martial arts by USADA due to a positive drug test that indicated he had been using EPO.
Dana White's Power Slap League is coming to Las Vegas with 'major network' ambitions
Ryan Harkness - October 18, 2022
Dana White and Lorenzo Fertitta are teaming up once again to bring the world of slap fighting into the big leagues. White has teased for years that he might get into the hard-palmed, cheek-smashing slap game. At first it sounded like slap fighting may become another unusual niche serviced on UFC Fight Pass alongside classic kung-fu movies. But over the past few months, things have gotten very serious.
Did Dana White really confirm Alexander Volkanovski would get the next lightweight title shot?
Ryan Harkness - October 18, 2022
We’re days away from the big UFC 280 card in Abu Dhabi, which not only features two big title fights but could also decide who fights for those same titles next. The vacant UFC lightweight title is being fought for between Charles Oliveira and Islam Makhachev, with featherweight champ Alexander Volkanovski serving as backup and calling dibs on next. The UFC bantamweight title is being defended by Aljamain Sterling, who takes on T.J. Dillashaw. Immediately before that bout, 135ers Petr Yan and Sean O’Malley will compete in a fight many consider a number one contenders match.
Super-fit Dana White hits back at 'douche' over steroid accusations
Ryan Harkness - October 7, 2022
Dana White has never been fitter in his life, and he owes the change to ‘human biologist and mortality expert’ Gary Brecka, who initially diagnosed him with just 10 years to live. Not, as some online have suggested, to steroids. According to White, Brecka took a full blood panel and quickly identified several worrisome health markers, including a triglyceride count above 750mg/dL. For reference, the normal range sits below 150, meaning the UFC president was one more UFC 279 incident away from a stroke.
Brendan Schaub hits back at Joe Rogan after stating he needs a handler over Dana White feud: "I'm not the one playing grab a*s with Mark Zuckerberg"
Josh Evanoff - October 4, 2022
Former UFC heavyweight Brendan Schaub has hit back at commentator Joe Rogan. Last month, the card of UFC 279 saw a dramatic last-second change. After Khamzat Chimaev badly missed weight for the main event, the promotion got creative. The UFC decided to evaluate Tony Ferguson as the headliner for a bout with Nate Diaz.
Tito Ortiz reveals why he backed out of boxing match with UFC president Dana White: "I'm not fighting anybody for free"
Josh Evanoff - October 3, 2022
Former light-heavyweight champion Tito Ortiz has given his side of his failed boxing match with Dana White. ‘The Huntington Beach Bad Boy’ was one of the biggest stars in the early days of the UFC. His rivalries with names such as Ken Shamrock and Chuck Liddell helped shoot the company into the mainstream and save the promotion, which was hemorrhaging funds.
Photo l Dana White is absolutely shredded following recent mortality scare
Susan Cox - October 3, 2022
Dana White is absolutely shredded following his recent mortality scare. UFC President, Dana White, 53, took to Instagram flaunting a photo of himself with 6-pack abs.
UFC President Dana White donated $10k to John Esposito after the Muay Thai fighter lost his legs in a tragic work accident
Susan Cox - September 29, 2022
UFC President, Dana White, has donated $10K to John Esposito after the Muay Thai fighter lost his legs in a tragic work accident. It was back in December of 2021 that John Esposito lost both of his legs in a horrific accident. Esposito was struck by a car while working on a road project in Somerset County.
Dana White refutes rumors that Mark Zuckerberg rented out the Apex for UFC Vegas 61: “That’s total bulls***”
Harry Kettle - September 29, 2022
UFC president Dana White has rejected rumours that Mark Zuckerberg rented out the entire UFC Apex for UFC Vegas 61 this weekend. Mixed martial arts is a strange sport and in the blink of an eye, a rumour can spread like wildfire – and nobody knows that more than Dana White.