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Dana White compares Dominick Cruz beating Henry Cejudo to Matt Serra beating GSP
UFC president Dana White believes that Dominick Cruz beating Henry Cejudo would be the biggest upset since Matt Serra knocked out Georges St-Pierre. Back at UFC 69 in 2007, Serra finished GSP via first-round TKO in what is generally considered by many the biggest upset in MMA history. We’ve seen some other big upsets over […]
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Dana White: Jon Jones will not be punished by UFC after recent arrest
According to UFC President Dana White, UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones will not receive any form of punishment from the UFC after being arrested in Albuquerque, New Mexico earlier this year. Jon Jones was arrested in late March and charged with aggravated DWI, negligent use of a firearm, and possession of an open container. […]
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Dana White: Stipe Miocic could “possibly” be stripped if he doesn’t defend title
UFC President Dana White says it’s possible UFC heavyweight champion Stipe Miocic will be stripped of his title if he doesn’t defend it in a timely manner. Miocic has long been linked to a tie-breaking trilogy fight with fellow heavyweight legend Daniel Cormier. That being said, Miocic moonlights as a firefighter, and is focused on […]
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Dana White confirms return of The Ultimate Fighter, names possibilities for TUF coaches
UFC president Dana White confirmed that the return of The Ultimate Fighter is in the works and named a number of potential coaching pairs for the next TUF. White recently dropped a bombshell during a Reddit AMA when he said the UFC was working on the potential return of TUF. Many figured the show would […]
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Report: “No real talks” underway for Conor McGregor fight
It sounds like we can pump the brakes on talk of an imminent Conor McGregor comeback. UFC president Dana White recently claimed that McGregor is ready to return to the Octagon. “Conor’s been ready to fight for a while,” White said on the Jim Rome Show. “He’s in shape and he’s ready to go. “First […]
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Dana White says May 23 UFC event will take place in Las Vegas
UFC president Dana White has confirmed the world’s leading MMA promotion will be holding an upcoming event on May 23 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The UFC is scheduled to hold events on May 9, May 13, and May 16 in Jacksonville, Florida, and many assumed the promotion would continue to hold its events there until […]
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Dana White disputes Stipe Miocic’s claim that “fighting will be there forever”
Dana White doesn’t agree with Stipe Miocic that fighting will last forever after the heavyweight champion says he won’t fight during the pandemic. Daniel Cormier has been clamoring for the trilogy to happen against Miocic for weeks now. Yet, Miocic, who’s also a part-time firefighter, says he’s focused on helping fight the COVID-19 pandemic. But, […]
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Dana White promises safety will be a priority at UFC 249: “I don’t wanna die”
The UFC will return to our screens with UFC 249 this Saturday, and UFC President Dana White promises safety is going to be a priority. White was asked about the precautions he’s taking for this event in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic during an interview with Sports Illustrated. “I don’t wanna die,” White responded. […]
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Dana White responds to accusations of “corporate greed”
UFC President Dana White is hellbent on getting the UFC back up and running in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic, starting with a whopping four events between now and the end of May. The UFC boss’s determination to keep his show on the road has led to a fair amount of backlash, much of […]
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Bob Arum believes the UFC’s “cowboy behavior” in Florida could end up hurting all sports
Boxing promoter Bob Arum has voiced his displeasure regarding the UFC’s persistence in trying to go ahead with events in Florida during the pandemic. It’s no secret that Arum doesn’t exactly see eye to eye with UFC president Dana White, with the pair constantly going back and forth at one another over the years in […]
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Oscar De La Hoya commends UFC President Dana White for “phenomenal job” during pandemic
Boxing promoter and former champion Oscar De La Hoya has praised former rival Dana White for his handling of the UFC during the pandemic. De La Hoya and White have been embroiled in a bitter feud for quite some time now, to the point where there was even talk that they could settle the score […]
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UFC fighters can have full corner at UFC 249 and other Jacksonville events
UFC fighters will be permitted to have a full corner of three cornermen at the upcoming UFC 249 card as well as the other three Jacksonville cards. Due to the coronavirus pandemic, the UFC is following social distance guidelines which limit the number of people in a building at one time. Because of this, there […]
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Dana White says there’s an “interesting” option other than Kamaru Usman for Jorge Masvidal
Jorge Masvidal may not be fighting Kamaru Usman next time out. Before the COVID-19 pandemic shut down the sports world, Masvidal was expected to battle Usman for the welterweight title at International Fight Week in July. Yet, nothing was ever made official and now, that may no longer be the fight. Although both Masvidal and […]
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Dana White reveals official UFC fight cards for May 13 and May 16 events
Dana White and the Ultimate Fighting Championship are gearing up for a return to action next weekend with UFC 249 set to take place on May 9 in Florida. The promotion is hoping to make up for multiple postponed events by holding three fight cards in just eight days. In addition to UFC 249 on […]
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Dana White names three UFC fights that failed to meet his expectations
It’s always disappointing when a fight we’re expecting to be a barnburner turns out to be a dud. UFC President Dana White is not immune to that disappointment. Speaking during a recent AMA on Reddit, the UFC boss was asked to name a few fights that he expected to be great but ended up being […]
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VIDEO | Dana White gives tour of his mansion, featuring basketball court, arcade and more
Dana White has made a fortune as the president of the Ultimate Fighting Championship, and from the looks of it, he’s invested a lot of his earnings in his sprawling, Las Vegas mansion. White recently gave a tour of his estate to Haute TV, and its bound to spark a little envy among those riding […]
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Dana White lists the best fighters to never win a UFC title
UFC president Dana White was recently asked who the best fighters are to never win a UFC title, and his list contained several legends of the sport. White took part in a Reddit AMA this week and was asked a number of intriguing questions by fans about the history of the UFC. One fan asked […]
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Dana White says Jorge Masvidal vs. Ben Askren is his favorite KO of all time
UFC president Dana White says that Jorge Masvidal and his flying knee finish over Ben Askren at UFC 239 is his favorite KO of all time. There are hundreds of amazing knockouts that have taken place inside the Octagon, but perhaps none of them have been as crazy as Masvidal’s KO over Askren last summer […]
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Dana White says he’s “not very” confident Khabib Nurmagomedov vs. Tony Ferguson happens this year
UFC president Dana White says he’s not very confident Khabib Nurmagomedov and Tony Ferguson will fight this year. Nurmagomedov was expected to battle Ferguson at UFC 249 on April 18 but due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the fight was canceled. Now, on May 9, Ferguson will fight Justin Gaethje for the interim lightweight title. After […]
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Dana White announces the return of The Ultimate Fighter
UFC president Dana White said during a Reddit AMA on Wednesday that The Ultimate Fighter reality television show will be returning “soon.” It was assumed by many that The Ultimate Fighter was dead after the show flamed out in recent years, with low television ratings and little support from fans and media. When White introduced […]
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Dana White announces new charity contest, winner gets to matchmake UFC fight
UFC President Dana White has announced an exciting new contest to raise money for four great charities during the coronavirus pandemic: Feeding America, Meals On Wheels, World Central Kitchen, and No Kid Hungry. White has organized this contest in partnership with Hollywood star and UFC fan Halle Berry. The contest will be organized like a […]
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Brendan Schaub reacts to UFC targeting 3 events in 8 days: “Bless your f**king heart Dana White”
Former UFC heavyweight Brendan Schaub has reacted to the news that Dana White is planning on holding three UFC events in just over a week in early May. When it was first announced that the promotion would be pushing ahead with three events in eight days, many fans were both elated and confused – with […]
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Mark Hunt trashes “thieving little grub” Dana White, says legal battle with UFC isn’t over
Heavyweight legend Mark Hunt claims his legal battle with the UFC and its president Dana White is still ongoing. Speaking to Duello Channel recently, Hunt once again sounded off on the UFC and campaigned for the Muhammad Ali Boxing Reform Act to be introduced to MMA. “Things will change when you bring the Ali Act […]
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Dana White defends Henry Cejudo vs. Dominick Cruz booking
Dana White has thrown together a blockbuster UFC card for May 9, and of the key features of this event is a bantamweight title fight between champ Henry Cejudo and challenger Dominick Cruz. While the card as a whole has fans very excited, this Cejudo vs. Cruz fight has generated a bit of criticism from […]
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Dana White: A lot of MMA media “are going to get laid off pretty soon”
UFC President Dana White is adamant that, as of yet, no UFC employees have been laid off due to the coronavirus pandemic. That being said, White recognizes that many business are feeling the pinch during these unprecedented time, and forecasted that many members of the MMA media will soon find themselves on the chopping block. White […]
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Dana White says UFC 249 is “probably the best card” ever
UFC president Dana White believes the new UFC 249 card that is set to take place May 9 in Jacksonville, Florida, is the best card the UFC has ever booked. The full UFC 249 card was announced this week. The card is littered with big names both on the main card and on the prelims […]
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Dana White not expecting UFC to have live crowds “for a very long time”
UFC president Dana White doesn’t anticipate have crowds at a UFC event anytime soon, saying he doesn’t expect a live gate “for a very long time.” White has been adamant all along that the UFC’s show would not be affected by the coronavirus pandemic. But that didn’t stop several fight cards in March and April […]
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Dana White defends decision to give Dominick Cruz a title shot at UFC 249
UFC President Dana White is defending the promotions decision to give Dominick Cruz a title shot against Henry Cejudo at UFC 249. ‘The Dominator’, who has not competed in over three years, will square off with ‘Triple C’ for the promotions bantamweight world title on May 9 in Jacksonville, Florida. Despite not having won a […]