Dana White News
Dana White reacts after YouTube removes podcast featuring Donald Trump: “It’s scary. Very f**king scary.”
Susan Cox - March 17, 2022
UFC President, Dana White has expressed his thoughts on YouTube removing a podcast featuring Ex-President, Donald Trump. Both White and Trump have been friends for years with several UFC events being held at Trump’s Taj Mahal Hotel in Atlantic City.
Jake Paul slams Dana White for “making excuses”, offers to fight Conor McGregor at 175lbs
Cole Shelton - March 15, 2022
Jake Paul has made it known he wants to box Conor McGregor and is now willing to cut down to 175lbs to make it happen. One of the main reasons why Dana White has shut down the idea is due to the size difference, as he thinks Paul is too big for McGregor. The UFC president went on Logan Paul’s podcast, Impaulsive where he said the Irishman is a 145, 155lbs fighter while Paul fights at around 190lbs.
Dana White open to possible Logan Paul fight in the UFC: "I'm not saying no"
Josh Evanoff - March 15, 2022
Despite his ongoing rivalry with Jake Paul, Dana White seems open to doing business with his brother Logan Paul. ‘The Problem Child’ and the UFC president have been feuding in public over the past year. While White has shot steroid allegations at the YouTuber-turned-boxer, Paul has instead said the executive does cocaine and released a diss track. Despite the bad blood, White seemingly has a good relationship with Jake’s brother Logan.
Brendan Schaub believes Dana White will consider Jake Paul’s new offer: “He is a business man and this would be a banger on a UFC pay-per-view”
Susan Cox - March 15, 2022
Brendan Schaub, speaking on ‘The Schaub Show’ on YouTube discussed Jake Paul’s new proposal to Dana White. It was Jake Paul who took to Twitter to post this callout to the UFC President:
Dana White remains optimistic that Nate Diaz will sign a new contract despite talks of retirement
Harry Kettle - March 7, 2022
UFC president Dana White believes there’s a good chance Nate Diaz will sign a new contract with the promotion. At this moment in time, Nate Diaz is on the last fight of his current deal with the Ultimate Fighting Championship. The belief is that he’s going in search of one last big payday before riding off into the sunset with Conor McGregor, Dustin Poirier and Jorge Masvidal all being touted as potential opponents.
Dana White believes it “makes sense” for Khamzat Chimaev vs. Gilbert Burns to be a #1 contenders bout
Fernando Quiles Jr. - March 6, 2022
UFC President Dana White is intrigued by the idea of making Khamzat Chimaev vs. Gilbert Burns a number one contender fight. Chimaev and Burns are set to collide on April 9. The bout will be featured on the main card of UFC 273. The welterweight collision was made official during the UFC 272 broadcast.
Dana White reacts to Colby Covington’s callout of Dustin Poirier, believes ‘Chaos’ can eventually earn another welterweight title shot
Fernando Quiles Jr. - March 6, 2022
UFC President Dana White has responded to Colby Covington’s desire to fight Dustin Poirier. Last night (March 5), Covington went one-on-one with his former teammate and friend Jorge Masvidal. The grudge match headlined UFC 272 inside the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. The fight had some exciting moments but it ultimately played out how the oddsmakers thought it would.
Dana White has a message for those criticizing a potential Conor McGregor title shot
Susan Cox - March 4, 2022
UFC President, Dana White, is speaking out to those who have criticized him about comments he made regarding Conor McGregor getting a title shot upon his return to the Octagon. The Irishman has not fought since July of 2021, at UFC 264, where he went down to defeat against Dustin Poirier (28-7 MMA). Suffering a broken leg, having surgery and rehabilitating, McGregor has kept fans apprised of his recovery and return to training.
Dana White praises Colby Covington ahead of UFC 272: “He should definitely be in the pound-for-pound list”
Susan Cox - March 3, 2022
UFC 272 takes place this coming weekend, Saturday March 5th at the T-Mobile Arena in Paradise, Nevada. The main event will feature Colby Covington (16-3 MMA) vs Jorge Masvidal (35-15 MMA) in the welterweight division.
Dana White comments on the arrest of former UFC champion Cain Velasquez
Susan Cox - March 3, 2022
UFC President, Dana White has weighed in on the arrest of former UFC champion, Cain Velasquez. Cain Velasquez, 39, retired from the UFC back in 2019 after suffering a KO loss to Francis Ngannou. The former UFC heavyweight champion boasts 12 wins by knockout, two by decision and two title defences.
Dana White explains what Colby Covington must do to earn a middleweight title shot against Israel Adesanya
Harry Kettle - March 3, 2022
UFC president Dana White has revealed what Colby Covington needs to do in order to earn a title shot against Israel Adesanya. In his two attempts at winning the UFC welterweight championship, Colby Covington took reigning king Kamaru Usman to the limit on both occasions. Alas, despite all of his good work, “Chaos” still came up short with his most notable accolade to date being when he captured the interim belt way back at UFC 225.
Dana White reveals Islam Makhachev turned down fight with Rafael dos Anjos: "I thought we had it done"
Josh Evanoff - March 2, 2022
Dana White has revealed that Islam Makhachev turned down a fight with Rafael dos Anjos for this weekend. Last week, the MMA world went crazy after Rafael Fiziev fell out of his UFC 272 bout with the former lightweight champion. Many fighters quickly stepped up to take the short-notice co-main event fight. Many stepped up, but one drew attention more than the rest, being Islam Makhachev.
Dana White is considering putting the BMF title on the line at UFC 272
Susan Cox - March 2, 2022
Dana White is apparently considering putting the BMF title on the line at UFC 272. UFC 272 is coming up this weekend, on Saturday March 5th, 2022 at the T-Mobile Arena in Paradise, Nevada.
Dana White reveals Conor McGregor may receive title shot upon return: "It depends on who the champion is"
Josh Evanoff - March 1, 2022
Dana White has revealed that Conor McGregor may receive a title shot upon his return. ‘The Notorious’ has been out of the cage since July 2021, where he lost to Dustin Poirier via injury. His loss to ‘The Diamond’ was his second in a row, and his third in his last four bouts. His sole win came at UFC 246 in January 2020, where he defeated the equally-struggling Donald Cerrone.
Brendan Schaub on Joe Rogan’s absence from UFC 271: “I will never ever talk s**t about Dana White again”
Susan Cox - February 18, 2022
Following UFC 271 last Saturday, February 12th Brendan Schaub did a recap on his ‘The Schaub Show’ podcast on YouTube. Schaub spoke about UFC President, Dana White, and vowed to never ‘talk sh*t about Dana White again’. Schaub (10-5 MMA) officially retired from the UFC back in 2015. Since then he has gone on to perform stand-up comedy and is currently active as a podcast host.
Khabib Nurmagomedov shares his thoughts on Francis Ngannou’s contract dispute with the UFC: “If someone pays you more money then go and take”
Susan Cox - February 16, 2022
Khabib Nurmagomedov recently shared his thoughts concerning Francis Ngannou and his ongoing dispute with the UFC over contract negotiations. Ngannou (17-3 MMA), reigning UFC Heavyweight Champion, last fought Ciryl Gane (10-1 MMA) at UFC 270 in January.
Brock Lesnar compares working for Dana White and Vince McMahon, says he "should have got paid more" in UFC
Cole Shelton - February 14, 2022
Brock Lesnar believes he was underpaid in the UFC. Lesnar, the former UFC heavyweight champion, is a massive star in WWE but is often talked about returning to the Octagon.
Dana White praises Derrick Lewis following his knockout loss to Tai Tuivasa: “He’s been a lot of fun to have in our heavyweight division”
Fernando Quiles Jr. - February 13, 2022
UFC President Dana White is showing support for Derrick Lewis after “The Black Beast” was knocked out by Tai Tuivasa. In the co-main event of UFC 271, Lewis and “Bam Bam” mixed it up inside the Toyota Center in Houston, Texas. The heavyweight slugfest lived up to its billing. While both men dabbled in the grappling department, they weren’t afraid to trade leather as expected.