Dana White News
Dana White defends Khamzat Chimaev vs. Nate Diaz fight booking: "It's a good fight!"
Josh Evanoff - July 27, 2022
UFC president Dana White doesn’t understand the criticism behind the Khamzat Chimaev vs. Nate Diaz booking. Earlier this month, the promotion announced the two welterweight stars would headline UFC 279 in September. The announcement comes after the Stockton-native publicly asked to be released multiple times or to fight out his UFC contract.
Dana White shares how he reacted to the Sean O’Malley vs Petr Yan fight booking: “I said are you out of your goddamn mind?”
Susan Cox - July 27, 2022
Dana White is sharing how he reacted to the Sean O’Malley vs Petr Yan fight booking. It was announced that Sean O’Malley (15-1 MMA) will meet former bantamweight champion Petr Yan (16-3 MMA) at UFC 280 on October 22nd at the Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi.
Dana White responds to fan backlash after gifting Kyle from Nelk Boys $250k in cash for his birthday: “Go f**k yourself”
Susan Cox - July 26, 2022
Dana White is responding to fan backlash after gifting Kyle from Nelk Boys $250K in cash for his birthday. It was just two weeks ago that the UFC President surprised Kyle Forgeard with $250,000 in cash for his birthday. Shortly after White’s gift was made public, several current and former UFC fighters took to social media to share their respective thoughts on the matter.
Daniel Cormier reveals Dana White sent him a massive bonus after his first fight with Jon Jones: "Dude sent me a million-dollar check next day, just because he said I did a great job"
Jeffrey Walter - July 20, 2022
Daniel Cormier recently revealed that UFC President Dana White sent him a massive bonus following his first fight with Jon Jones in 2015. Cormier (22-3 MMA) and Jones (26-1 MMA) collided for the first time at UFC 182 in January of 2015, and saw ‘Bones’ earn a unanimous decision victory.
Henry Cejudo makes plea to Dana White for fight with Alexander Volkanovski: "I truly believe I could beat him"
Josh Evanoff - July 19, 2022
Henry Cejudo is ready to make history against UFC featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski. The 35-year-old has been out of action since his win over Dominick Cruz at UFC 249 in May 2020. Following the victory, Cejudo decided to call it quits and retire from MMA. Almost immediately following the retirement, the former champion teased a return.
Dana White confirms the UFC is working on Aljamain Sterling vs TJ Dillashaw: “Obviously, you know Dillashaw is one of the best in the world”
Harry Kettle - July 19, 2022
UFC president Dana White has confirmed that the promotion is working on booking Aljamain Sterling vs TJ Dillashaw. Ever since returning from his two-year EPO suspension, TJ Dillashaw has had a notable chip on his shoulder. After all of the mockery and teasing he’s received as a result of the decision made by USADA, the former two-time champion was eager to get back in the cage and prove what he could do.
UFC President Dana White weighs in on Donald Cerrone’s decision to retire from MMA
Susan Cox - July 18, 2022
UFC President Dana White has weighed in on Donald Cerrone’s decision to retire from MMA. It was earlier this month that the 39-year-old announced his retirement. Cerrone (36-17 MMA) suffered yet another defeat in a series of losses, this time to Jim Miller (35-16 MMA) at UFC 276. It was to be ‘Cowboy’s’ 7th consecutive loss in the Octagon.
Cris Cyborg believes Dana White was seeking attention by gifting Kyle Forgeard from Nelk Boys 250k in cash: “If you don't want any attention, you send on Bitcoin”
Harry Kettle - July 18, 2022
Cris Cyborg believes Dana White may have been seeking attention regarding the Nelk Boys payment controversy. Just a matter of weeks ago, Dana White made the headlines once again after gifting Kyle Forgeard – a member of the Nelk Boys – with $250,000 for his birthday. While some found the move admirable, others couldn’t believe he was giving out that kind of money when you consider how much his fighters get paid by comparison.
Jake Paul slams UFC President Dana White for degrading Nate Diaz: “In private he gets on his knees begging Nate to stay so they can try and revive Conor McGregor”
Fernando Quiles Jr. - July 17, 2022
Jake Paul has put UFC President Dana White on blast for publicly disrespecting Nate Diaz. It’s no secret that Diaz and the UFC have been at odds throughout the years. While Diaz knows his worth as a draw, Dana has put down the Stockton native for struggling to string together wins.
Dana White reacts to the recent Jake Paul vs. Hasim Rahman Jr. booking: “He just got knocked out, why not go after the guy who knocked him out?”
Fernando Quiles Jr. - July 17, 2022
UFC President Dana White is not impressed by Jake Paul’s next opponent. Paul is set to do battle with Hasim Rahman Jr., who is the son of former boxing world heavyweight champion Hasim Rahman. Many believe that this will easily be the biggest test of Paul’s pro boxing career.
Nate Diaz responds after Dana White claims he has “offered him fights” and is not holding him hostage: “I n the last 9 months I been offered 0 fights and I asked for 5 legitimate opponents”
Chris Taylor - July 16, 2022
Nate Diaz has responded after Dana White claimed that the UFC has “offered him fights” and is not holding him hostage. Earlier this week Diaz went on the MMA Hour with Ariel Helwani where he vented his frustration about not being able to fight out his UFC contract.
UFC fighters react after Dana White surprises Kyle from Nelk Boys with $250,000 in cash for his birthday
Susan Cox - July 13, 2022
UFC fighters have reacted after Dana White surprises Kyle from Nelk Boys with $250,000 in cash for his birthday. The Nelk Boys, is a Canadian-American YouTube channel and entertainment company. They are known for their prank videos, vlogs, and their brand ‘Full Send Entertainment’.
Josh Emmett reacts after Urijah Faber sounds off on Dana White and the UFC: “He’s just looking out for me”
Susan Cox - July 5, 2022
Josh Emmett is reacting after Urijah Faber sounded off on Dana White and the UFC. Emmett’s coach, Urijah Faber was unhappy the treatment his fighter received during International Fight Week, saying to ‘MMA Junkie‘:
Dana White says it “makes a lot of sense” for Alex Pereira to receive a title shot with a win over Sean Strickland at UFC 276: “He’s got two wins over Israel Adesanya”
Susan Cox - June 29, 2022
UFC President, Dana White is saying ‘it makes a lot of sense’ for Alex Pereira to receive a title shot with a win over Sean Strickland at UFC 276. UFC 276’s pay-per-view main event, will see reigning middleweight champion, Israel Adesanya (22-1 MMA), defending his crown against the number 2 ranked contender Jared Cannonier (15-5 MMA).
Tyron Woodley says he would accept a fight with Israel Adesanya if offered by Dana White and the UFC
Susan Cox - June 29, 2022
Tyron Woodley is saying he would accept a fight with Israel Adesanya if it was offered to him by Dana White and the UFC. Woodley (19-7 MMA), after a four fight losing streak against Vicente Luque (21-8 MMA), Colby Covington (17-3 MMA), Gilbert Burns (20-5 MMA) and Kamaru Usman (20-1 MMA) was released from the UFC in 2021 as his contract was up. It was to be the end of an eight-year relationship with the UFC that began back in 2013.
Dana White reacts to Mateusz Gamrot’s callout of Justin Gaethje: “Yeah, I think what I love is I love Gamrot-Dariush“
Harry Kettle - June 29, 2022
UFC president Dana White pictures Mateusz Gamrot taking on Beneil Dariush as opposed to Justin Gaethje in his next fight. Last Saturday night, Mateusz Gamrot solidified his position as a bonafide lightweight contender with an absolutely thrilling win over Arman Tsarukyan at the UFC Apex. Some have disputed the nature of the scoring but at the end of the day, Gamrot was the one who had his hand raised in victory.
UFC President Dana White shoots down the idea of a Conor McGregor vs. Floyd Mayweather rematch: "He will return in the cage"
Josh Evanoff - June 27, 2022
UFC president Dana White isn’t interested in Conor McGregor vs. Floyd Mayweather 2. In August 2017, fans were treated to a crossover superfight at the T-Mobile Arena. After a long press tour and build-up, Conor McGregor clashed with Floyd Mayweather in the boxing ring.
Dan Hardy scolds Dana White for his “unnecessary disrespect” towards Nate Diaz
Susan Cox - June 24, 2022
Dan Hardy is scolding Dana White for his ‘unnecessary disrespect’ towards Nate Diaz. It was UFC President, Dana White who recently reacted to Nate Diaz once again requesting his release from the UFC. White pointed out that Diaz has won only one of his last several fights, suggesting perhaps it is time for Californian welterweight to move on.