Dana White News
Dana White reacts to The Schmo’s callout of Ariel Helwani: "You should be arrested"
Tom Taylor - June 18, 2020
UFC President Dana White has chimed on The Schmo’s recent call for a charity grappling match with ESPN reporter Ariel Helwani. The Schmo has quickly become a fan favorite member of the MMA media. Helwani, meanwhile, is one of the longest-serving and most widely respected reporters in the sport.
Dana White discusses delay booking Colby Covington's next fight
Tom Taylor - June 17, 2020
UFC President Dana White has shed some light on the difficulties he’s had getting former welterweight title challenger Colby Covington back into the cage. Covington has not competed since he challenged Kamaru Usman for the welterweight strap back in December—a fight he lost by fifth-round TKO.
Dana White: Francis Ngannou could serve as alternate for Miocic-Cormier trilogy
Tom Taylor - June 17, 2020
UFC President Dana White says that streaking UFC heavyweight Francis Ngannou contender could serve as an alternate for the upcoming title fight between Stipe Miocic and Daniel Cormier. Miocic and Cormier have fought twice previously. Cormier won the pair’s first bout, in 2018, by first-round knockout, claiming the heavyweight title for himself. Miocic then swiped the title back from Cormier in their 2019 rematch, surviving some early adversity to win via fourth-round TKO. The pair are scheduled to meet for a third time at UFC 252 on August 15.
Dana White drops hint about next UFC outfitting partner
Mike Pendleton - June 17, 2020
With the UFC’s outfitting deal with Reebok potentially coming to an end, the UFC could sign a deal with a new outfitting company. Dana White has a few ideas in mind. Making an appearance on The Schmozone podcast with The Schmo and Helen Yee, the UFC boss was asked about the deal with Reebok coming to an end and who might possibly be next in line to be the uniform sponsor for the UFC.
Dana White names his four fighters on the Mount Rushmore of MMA
Cole Shelton - June 16, 2020
UFC president, Dana White has finally revealed his Mount Rushmore of MMA. For many MMA fans, a popular question is who would be on a Mount Rushmore of MMA? There are so many options like Jon Jones, Ronda Rousey, Demetrious Johnson, Georges St-Pierre, and countless others. For White, he says it is hard to narrow it down to four but did so.
Dana White doesn't believe Amanda Nunes should retire just yet
Mike Pendleton - June 16, 2020
Two-weight champion Amanda Nunes is flirting with the idea of retirement, but UFC President Dana White isn’t ready to see his dominant champion walk away just yet. Following her win over Felicia Spencer at UFC 250, Nunes became the first ever fighter to successfully defend both of her titles while holding them simultaneously. After her win over Spencer, Nunes opened up about the possibility of retirement saying, she’s achieved everything that she has wanted to do.
Dana White: "I honestly don’t know what to do" with Anderson Silva
Tom Taylor - June 15, 2020
UFC President Dana White isn’t sure what to do with former UFC middleweight champ Anderson Silva; one of the greatest fighters in MMA history. Silva, who is now 45 years old, has lost his last two fights, first losing a decision to reigning UFC middleweight champ Israel Adesanya, then losing via TKO to Jared Cannonier as the result of a leg injury. Those losses were preceded by a tight decision win over Derek Brunson, and a string of four straight losses to Daniel Cormier, Michael Bisping and Chris Weidman (twice).
Dana White exploring options for getting fans back to UFC events
Tom Taylor - June 15, 2020
UFC President Dana White is looking at options to get fans back to UFC events, but he’s not willing to compromise with socially-distanced crowds. White has been able to promote multiple events since the coronavirus pandemic began. Several occurred in Jacksonville, Florida, and the most recent have occurred inside the UFC Apex facility. Several more will occur on Yas Island in Abu Dhabi in July. None have or will welcome fans.
Dana White believes Amanda Nunes doesn't get enough respect "because she's a woman"
Adam D Martin - June 14, 2020
UFC president Dana White believes that UFC women’s double champion Amanda Nunes doesn’t get as much respect as she should get “because she’s a woman.” When it comes to the topic of the GOAT in mixed martial arts, typically the names that are brought up by pundits include the likes of Jon Jones, Georges St-Pierre, Anderson Silva, Demetrious Johnson, and Conor McGregor, to name a few. It’s rare to see any women included in the discussion, even someone as dominant as Nunes is. Most analysts have Nunes atop their women’s MMA GOAT list, but not their overall GOAT list in MMA.
Dana White discusses San Antonio shooting, hopes perpetrator does not prove to be a UFC fighter
Adam D Martin - June 14, 2020
UFC president Dana White discussed the shocking San Antonio shooting, where the shooter allegedly told people he was a UFC fighter from California. Eight people were injured during the shooting on Friday night, though thankfully none were pronounced dead. According to CNN, a highly intoxicated individual was denied entry into a San Antonio bar. The shooter allegedly said, “Don’t you know who I am? I’m a UFC fighter from California,” before going back to their vehicle, grabbing a long rifle, and hitting eight people with bullets. San Antonio police are still investigating the incident.
Dana White responds to fans criticizing last night’s UFC on ESPN 10 fight card
Adam D Martin - June 14, 2020
UFC president Dana White responded to fans who criticized last night’s UFC on ESPN 10 card, which didn’t feature many big names or ranked fighters on it. White and the UFC were heavily criticized for the lineup for last night’s card, which featured a main event between women’s flyweights Jessica Eye and Cynthia Calvillo. Eye, Calvillo, and men’s flyweight Jordan Espinosa were the only fighters on the card with a ranking beside their name, which led many fans and media to criticize the card as being weak and lacking depth.
Jon Jones says he "may be going back to college" following recent dispute with UFC
Chris Taylor - June 13, 2020
UFC light heavyweight kingpin Jon Jones is weighing his options following failed negotiations with his current employer, the UFC. A couple of weeks ago, ‘Bones’ expressed interest in moving up a weight class to take on feared knockout artist Francis Ngannou. Unfortunately for fight fans, negotiations for the fight broke down and shortly after Jones suggested he was considering taking a hiatus from MMA.
Dana White absolutely rips the MMA Media over "bulls--t" Conor McGregor headlines
Chris Taylor - June 12, 2020
UFC President Dana White was not happy with the MMA Media for what he called “bulls–t headlines“ regarding Conor McGregor turning down fights. Earlier this week the UFC boss had spoken with ESPN where he suggested that McGregor had turned down a short-notice fight with Tony Ferguson at UFC 249.
Dana White compares Jorge Masvidal to the Diaz brothers: "If you want to fight, call us"
Cole Shelton - June 12, 2020
Dana White says Jorge Masvidal is very similar to the Diaz brothers in terms of negotiating fights. For years, the UFC has had a hard time getting both Nick and Nate Diaz into the Octagon. The two have wanted more money and at one point, White said he was having someone else in the UFC deal with the Diaz brothers as he couldn’t bare the frustration anymore. The two have gone years in between fights and now the UFC boss says it is getting very similar with Jorge Masvidal.
Dana White fires back at Conor McGregor, accuses him of turning down short-notice fight
Tom Taylor - June 9, 2020
UFC President Dana White has sent some return fire in the direction of newly retired two-division champion Conor McGregor. McGregor surprised fight fans the world over when he announced his retirement last Saturday night. Shortly after announcing his retirement on social media, he gave a few quotes to ESPN, explaining that he simply doesn’t see any reason to continue fighting right now, as there are no opportunities that excite him.
Dana White confirms location of UFC Fight Island, drops dates for first four cards
Tom Taylor - June 9, 2020
It’s official. As the rumors have suggested for weeks, Dana White’s much-discussed UFC Fight Island is none other than Yas Island in Abu Dhabi. Speaking on social media on Tuesday, White confirmed the setting of Fight Island. He also dropped the dates of the first four events to go down on Fight Island: July 11, 15, 18 and 25.
Daniel Cormier says he will corner Dana White in potential Dan Le Batard fight
Cole Shelton - June 8, 2020
Daniel Cormier is backing his boss, Dana White. Recently, UFC president Dana White and ESPN radio host Dan Le Batard have traded shots at one another over a potential charity boxing match. The UFC boss pledged $250 thousand for the fight and now Cormier is ready to train and corner him.
Dana White uninterested in Amanda Nunes vs. Valentina Shevchenko 3, but likes Shevchenko vs. Weili Zhang
Adam Martin - June 8, 2020
UFC president Dana White says he is uninterested in a trilogy fight between Amanda Nunes and Valentina Shevchenko but says he likes Shevchenko vs. Weili Zhang. Nunes defeated Felicia Spencer via unanimous decision in the main event of UFC 250 this past weekend to improve her win streak to 11 straight fights. She is the No. 1 pound-for-pound fighter in women’s MMA history and is showing no signs of slowing down anytime soon. Naturally, the question has to be asked what’s next for her given that she has dominated everyone who she has fought thus far.