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Daniel Cormier reacts to Dana White slapping his wife during New Years' Eve altercation: "Why should anyone go to defend his actions"
Josh Evanoff - January 11, 2023
UFC commentator Daniel Cormier is the latest to discuss Dana White’s New Years’ Eve altercation. Earlier this month, the UFC president was spotted in a nightclub in Cabo, Mexico, alongside his wife, Anna. The pair appeared to be in an intense argument that was caught on video. During the video, Anna slapped White, who in response, slapped her several times.
Dana White will not be stepping away from the UFC after altercation with his wife, claims his punishment will be being known as someone who hits women
Cole Shelton - January 11, 2023
Dana White says no one should be defending him as he was in the wrong after he hit his wife on New Year’s Eve. White spoke to TMZ after the incident and took full responsibility, but he says he was surprised to see people defending him. Instead, White says all the backlash he has gotten is warranted as he is in the wrong.
Sean O’Malley clarifies previous comments about Dana White slapping his wife: “I was like, dark humor, making jokes on a bunch of bad sh*t”
Susan Cox - January 11, 2023
Sean O’Malley is clarifying his previous comments about Dana White slapping his wife. It was on New Year’s Eve at a nightclub in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, where video footage was shot of White getting into an physical altercation with his wife. The video was released by ‘TMZ’ and the fallout came fast and furious.
The CA Legislative Women’s Caucus demand that parent company Endeavour removes Dana White as UFC President
Lewis Simpson - January 10, 2023
Since the new year began, UFC President Dana White has been doing the rounds in the media for all the wrong reasons. While in a nightclub in Cabo, White was spotted slapping his wife Anne in footage released by TMZ. White has since taken accountability for his actions, labelling it as “embarrassing”. His wife has also made a statement revealing it’s “out of character” from the UFC boss.
Jamie Foxx salutes D.L. Hughley for accusing the media of providing Dana White with "White Privilege"
Chris Taylor - January 7, 2023
Jamie Foxx is saluting fellow American actor D.L. Hughley for accusing the media of providing UFC President Dana White with “White Privilege”. White made headlines for all the wrong reasons on January 2nd after a video of him slapping his wife at a New Year’s Eve party in Mexico went viral on TMZ.
Dustin Poirier reacts to Dana White slapping his wife on NYE: "You should never put your hands on a woman"
Chris Taylor - January 7, 2023
Lightweight contender Dustin Poirier has weighed in on the viral video of UFC President Dana White slapping his wife on NYE. It was this past New Year’s Eve, when an argument occurred between Dana White and his wife Anne at a nightclub in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico. Anne proceeded to hit Dana and he promptly struck her back. A video of the altercation was released by TMZ on January 2nd.
Sean O'Malley says Dana White's wife "deserves a slapping back" after hitting him first
Cole Shelton - January 6, 2023
Sean O’Malley says he feels bad for Dana White. On New Year’s Eve, White and his wife had a fight that led to them slapping each other in the middle of a club in Cabo. TMZ then obtained the video of the incident and got White’s apology before they released the article where the UFC president made it clear that he was in the wrong. O’Malley says he thinks White’s apology was sincere.
Dana White ridiculed by UFC fans after releasing “F**k it Friday” video
Susan Cox - January 6, 2023
Dana White is being ridiculed by UFC fans after releasing his latest ‘F**k it Friday’ video. It was only earlier this week that the news and video, courtesy of TMZ, surfaced of Dana White slapping his wife Anna at a New Years Eve Party. The couple were at a nightclub in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico where they were on vacation with family. It appeared that Dana and Anna were arguing when Anna struck her husband and he returned the gesture more than once.
TBS programming remove Dana White's Power Slap League from schedule ahead of launch
Lewis Simpson - January 5, 2023
Dana White has not had a great start to 2023, and it’s about to worsen. White’s newly formed Power Slap League has been removed from the TBS programming schedule ahead of their expected launch on Jan. 11.
ESPN analyst Stephen A. Smith addresses the video of Dana White slapping his wife
Susan Cox - January 5, 2023
ESPN analyst Stephen A. Smith is addressing the video of Dana White slapping his wife. It was on New Year’s Eve that the infamous ‘slaps’ occurred between UFC President Dana White and his wife Anna. It was TMZ who released the video of the altercation.
Dan LeBatard questions ESPN’s lack of coverage from Dana White slapping his wife on NYE: “White has a great deal of power”
Harry Kettle - January 5, 2023
Former ESPN host Dan LeBatard has questioned the network’s lack of coverage regarding Dana White slapping his partner. It’s safe to say that the last few days haven’t been great for UFC president Dana White. The boss was caught on camera striking his wife on New Year’s Eve, for which he has since apologized.
Cris Cyborg comments on Dana White slapping his wife on NYE: "That was the first physical aggression in the video"
Jeffrey Walter - January 4, 2023
Former UFC women’s featherweight champion Cris Cyborg has shared her thoughts on the footage of Dana White slapping his wife on NYE. It was this past New Year’s Eve, when an argument occurred between Dana White and his wife Anne at a nightclub in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico. Anne proceeded to hit Dana and he struck her back. A video of the altercation was released by TMZ on January 2nd.
Dana White’s mother described her son as a “vindictive tyrant” in 2011 biography: “As the popularity of the UFC evolved, the person I once knew changed”
Harry Kettle - January 4, 2023
In comments that have once again gone viral, Dana White’s mother previously described her son as a tyrant. It’s no secret that UFC president Dana White isn’t everyone’s favourite person. While he’s been able to help build an incredibly successful promotion, it’s come at a cost.
Oscar De La Hoya slams Dana White for slapping his wife on NYE: “Those Boston aerobic instructors are real tough guys”
Josh Evanoff - January 3, 2023
Oscar De La Hoya has reacted to Dana White’s rough New Year’s Eve in Mexico. Over the weekend, the UFC president was captured on video getting into an altercation with his wife at a nightclub. White’s wife, Anna, slapped the promoter in the midst of an argument. In response, he landed several slaps, at which the scuffle was broken up by onlookers.
Jamahal Hill believes Dana White’s wife needs to be held accountable for NYE altercation: “If you don’t want to get hit don’t hit nobody period”
Josh Evanoff - January 3, 2023
UFC light heavyweight contender Jamahal Hill has chimed in on Dana White’s recent New Year’s Eve incident. Over the weekend, the UFC president was seen on video in an altercation with his wife in Cabo, Mexico. Anna, who’s been married to the promoter for decades, slapped him. In response, White slapped his wife several times, at which point the altercation was broken up by onlookers.
Fighters react after video emerges of Dana White slapping his wife
Susan Cox - January 3, 2023
Fighters are reacting after a video emerged of Dana White slapping his wife at a New Years Eve party. It was this past New Years Eve, when an argument occurred between Dana White and his wife Anne at a nightclub in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico. Anne proceeded to hit Dana and he struck her back. A video of the altercation was released by TMZ yesterday, January 2nd.
WATCH | UFC president Dana White hits his wife during New Year's Eve party, issues apology
Cole Shelton - January 2, 2023
Dana White and his wife Anne got into an altercation on New Year’s Eve. White and his wife were in a crowded Cabo San Lucas nightclub with their friends and plenty of bystanders when White and his wife got into an altercation. According to the UFC boss, he says the fight was fueled by alcohol. The video was captured by TMZ.
Dana White explains why the UFC is not interested in cross-promotion events: “They’re going to be here anyway”
Harry Kettle - December 29, 2022
UFC president Dana White has explained why the promotion isn’t interested in co-promoting with other companies. For many years now, Dana White’s primary focus has been growing the Ultimate Fighting Championship. In turn, then, he’s also been growing mixed martial arts as a whole.