Tag: Dana White

  • Tito Ortiz: Dana White Is Like A Chick

    Tito Ortiz: Dana White Is Like A Chick

    Dana White and Tito Ortiz have a long documented dislike for each other, and the saga continued recently on Submission radio when Tito began talking about his friendship with the UFC President. “He’s like a chick, man. He’s like a chick who has a crush, and will never leave me alone, or he’s trying to […]

  • Jones On Gustafsson Rematch: UFC Tried ‘Bullying Technique’

    Jones On Gustafsson Rematch: UFC Tried ‘Bullying Technique’

    Jon Jones joined Ariel Helwani on The MMA Hour to discuss his upcoming rematch with Alexander Gustafsson, as well as how he didn’t like the way the UFC got him to accept contract for a rematch. “I just kind of identified it with being a like strong-arm technique on their part, trying to get fans […]

  • PHOTO | Shaq Trains With Royce Gracie: ‘Dana White I’m Ready’

    PHOTO | Shaq Trains With Royce Gracie: ‘Dana White I’m Ready’

    Shaquille O’neal joined former UFC champion Royce Gracie for some Jiu-Jitsu training this past weekend and captured the moment on his official Instagram. What do you think PENNation? Would you like to see Shaq make an Octagon appearance? Sound off in the comments section.

  • White: ‘Why would Sonnen ever come back?’

    White: ‘Why would Sonnen ever come back?’

    UFC President Dana White spoke to media members during a UFC 174 media scrum about Chael Sonnen’s retirement, as well as the potential possibility of Sonnen returning to the Octagon. “If Chael came back to me and said he wants to fight again I’d go, ‘Dude, why?; The offers that this guy gets every day […]

  • Dana White Calls ‘TUF 19: Penn vs. Edgar’ Worst Season Ever

    Dana White Calls ‘TUF 19: Penn vs. Edgar’ Worst Season Ever

    “[TUF 19] was without a doubt the worst season and the least motivated the fighters have ever been. But I can say this, at least the fights pick up at the end.” “You can’t blame the coaches, you can’t blame this or that; you blame the guys and how bad they really wanted it. That’s […]

  • White: ‘Wand’s Story Not Ending Well, NSAC Going To Bury Him’

    White: ‘Wand’s Story Not Ending Well, NSAC Going To Bury Him’

    “There’s no loose ends with Wanderlei. I think the Wanderlei story is not going to end well. You know how this commission is right now. Always, not just these guys, but always. When you get caught taking performance enhancing drugs you’re gone for a year, or whatever the suspension is, but it’s never good. I […]

  • White Blasts Bellator Over False PPV Numbers, Calls Bjorn Rebney A Clown

    White Blasts Bellator Over False PPV Numbers, Calls Bjorn Rebney A Clown

    If you ask Bellator Boss Bjorn Rebney, his promotions debut into the realm of pay-per-view exceeded expectations. Dana White, isn’t buying it. During yesterday’s media scrum (replay HERE), White explained: “It shocks me, because no [Bellator’s 120k PPV Buys didn’t happen]. Did Bjorn ever find out what the gate was? No, nobody ever got back […]

  • Dana White Comments (rants) About Bellator: ‘I could give a sh-t about them’

    Dana White Comments (rants) About Bellator: ‘I could give a sh-t about them’

      Dana White spoke with the media prior to this Saturdays UFC 174 event. White talked about a variety of topics but one that he seemed to get a little extra worked up about was Bellator. He was asked about the whole Bellator vs. UFC situation, where both promotions have scheduled an event on the […]

  • Dana White On Jason High’s Release: ‘It was a no brainer’

    Dana White On Jason High’s Release: ‘It was a no brainer’

      Before this Saturdays UFC 174 event, UFC president Dana White spoke with the media about a wide range of topics. Of course, UFC Fight Night 43 came up and White addressed some of the controversies from that night. More specifically he spoke about the release of Jason High, who shoved a referee after losing […]

  • UFC releases Jason High for shoving referee

    UFC releases Jason High for shoving referee

    This past Saturday night in New Mexico, UFC lightweight Jason High (18-5 MMA, 2-3 UFC) made the mistake of shoving referee Kevin Mulhall following his loss to Rafael Dos Anjos. The 32-year-old was quick to acknowledge his mistake, apologizing for his actions on twitter: “Incredibly sorry & embarrassed for the ref incident,” High tweeted afterwards. “Will […]

  • Chael Sonnen Speaks About Failed Drug Test (Video)

    Chael Sonnen Speaks About Failed Drug Test (Video)

    Chael Sonnen took to America’s Pregame on Fox Sports 1 to explain why he failed his drug test. Check out the full interview below. Chael Sonnen explains his positive drug test: “There is a huge distinction between illegal versus banned. These are perfectly legal substances. These are not performance-enhancing drugs. These are not anabolics. These […]

  • Dana White Addresses Chael Sonnen’s Failed Drug Test (Video)

    Dana White Addresses Chael Sonnen’s Failed Drug Test (Video)

    UFC President Dana White joined America’s Pregame on Fox Sports 1 to discuss Chael Sonnen’s failed drug test earlier today. Check out the video of the interview as well as the quotes below: UFC president Dana White on if he was shocked by the positive drug test results: “My reaction isn’t shock. This has been […]

  • Ken Shamrock Is Happy To Move Forward With Dana White

    Ken Shamrock Is Happy To Move Forward With Dana White

    Ken Shamrock and UFC President Dana White buried the hatchet recently. The Worlds Most Dangerous Man joined Ariel Helwani on The MMA Hour to discuss moving forward with Dana White. “It was just kind of the way things happened,” Shamrock said. “It has always been in the back of my mind. I kind always wanted […]

  • “EMBEDDED” – White’s New Blog Series: ‘I got drunk last night and bought that f–king smart car’

    “EMBEDDED” – White’s New Blog Series: ‘I got drunk last night and bought that f–king smart car’

    Leading up to 174 Dana White and the UFC shot the first episode of their ‘Embedded’ vlog series which covers everything from Dana’s meeting with Jon Jones about a rematch with Gustafsson to Tyron Woodley spending some time shooting guns. Check out the full episode below.

  • Cormier: ‘Jon Jones Isn’t Afraid Of Anyone’

    Cormier: ‘Jon Jones Isn’t Afraid Of Anyone’

    “As hopeful as I was, as excited as I was, I’m still a realist. I knew the chances of it happening weren’t very big. Everything is what you make it. If I’m going to be down in the dumps, sad, disappointed, it’s going to have an overall effect in my life. It will have an […]

  • Jon Jones Does Sexy Dance For Teammate’s – MUST WATCH!

    Jon Jones Does Sexy Dance For Teammate’s – MUST WATCH!

    UFC light-heavyweight champion, Jon ‘Bones’ Jones shows off his goofy side in this video posted by UFC Fight Night 42 headliner, Rustam Khabilov.

  • Cormier To Focus On Knee And Eating Good Following Jones vs. Gustafsson Booking

    Cormier To Focus On Knee And Eating Good Following Jones vs. Gustafsson Booking

    “Just got word Jones is fighting Gustafson again in September. So I will enjoy this brownie, spend some time with my family and get my knee fixed. It’ll all work out. We will be the champion.” In a recent posting to his Instagram, Daniel Cormier reacted to news that Jon Jones would be fighting Alexander […]

  • Jon Jones Addresses Fans After Gustafsson Booking

    Jon Jones Addresses Fans After Gustafsson Booking

    Last night we learned that Jon Jones had signed to fight Alexander Gustafsson. Finally! Now the champ has released the following message to everyone who had given up faith in the pound-for-pound king. Check it:

  • Jones Relents, Signs To Fight Gustafsson In September

    Jones Relents, Signs To Fight Gustafsson In September

    After a very public back-and-forth between himself and the UFC, light-heavyweight champion Jon Jones has signed on the dotted line and will face Alexander Gustafsson in a rematch for the UFC’s 205-pound belt. In a statement through UFC.com, Jon Jones explained: “There was never an issue with a contract. I was traveling and finally got […]

  • Jon Jones Meeting With UFC Today To Lockdown Next Fight

    Jon Jones Meeting With UFC Today To Lockdown Next Fight

    A lot of confusion will hopefully be put to rest, later this afternoon, at the UFC offices in Las Vegas. According to a report on last night’s ‘UFC Tonight’, Jon Jones and manager are ready to work a deal with the UFC brass in regards to his highly anticipated return to action. UFC on FOX […]

  • Courage No Issue For Jones Says Coach Jackson

    Courage No Issue For Jones Says Coach Jackson

    “Everybody is looking for a chink in his armor and they are desperate for it. They are desperate, like, ‘Please let us find something wrong with the guy.’ I’ve never heard him say, ‘I’ll never fight Gustafsson again. I’m scared.’ I’ve never seen that from him at all. I don’t really think courage is a […]

  • Chael Sonnen: ‘Jones Should Do What’s Right, Fight Gustafsson’

    Chael Sonnen: ‘Jones Should Do What’s Right, Fight Gustafsson’

    Last night, on UFC Tonight, Chael P. Sonnen gave his take on the UFC’s complicated light-heavyweight title picture. Chael praised his former opponent in Jones, calling him the ‘baddest dude on the planet’. But the ‘UFC Tonight’ host also put up a call-to-action, saying Jon should take the Gustafsson fight. Check it: “You can call […]

  • D.C. Willing To Postpone Knee Surgery For Title Shot

    D.C. Willing To Postpone Knee Surgery For Title Shot

    During yesterday’s edition of ‘UFC Tonight’ the crew gave an update on the status of the UFC’s light-heavyweight title picture. The UFC is trying to put together a rematch between Alexander Gustafsson and Jon Jones, however, Jones wants a crack at Daniel Cormier. Ariel Helwani spoke on the topic during the broadcast, stating, “…I spoke […]

  • Dana White: ‘No Debate, Jon Jones Is The Best Fighter In The World, Pound-For-Pound’

    Dana White: ‘No Debate, Jon Jones Is The Best Fighter In The World, Pound-For-Pound’

    The debate on who the world’s best pound-for-pound fighter is, is now over, according to UFC President Dana White. “It’s Jon Jones”, said the UFC Boss. “When Renan Barao was undefeated for 32 fights and nine years and everything else, there was some debate there. There’s no debate now. Jon Jones is the best pound-for-pound […]

  • White Rejects Jones vs. Cormier – Insists Jon Fights Gustafsson

    White Rejects Jones vs. Cormier – Insists Jon Fights Gustafsson

    “Gustafsson’s next in line. Even Cormier said, ‘Listen, I hope this whole things works out for me and I get the shot, but even I believe that Gustafsson deserves the next shot.’ [Gustafsson is] the No. 1 contender, he’s waited for this rematch and [Cormier] even agrees. It’s just one of those things that sucks, […]

  • Jon Jones Blasts Haters Then Deletes Video: It’s My Career, Not Yours (VIDEO)

    Jon Jones Blasts Haters Then Deletes Video: It’s My Career, Not Yours (VIDEO)

    Jon Jones has been on the receiving end of much criticism lately for refusing to sign the contract to fight Alexander Gustafsson. The champ has been fairly quiet about it besides asking to fight Daniel Cormier instead of The Mauler. A short while ago Jones posted the following video on Instagram, then deleted it. Not […]

  • Dana White Banned by Palms Casino Again

    Dana White Banned by Palms Casino Again

    UFC President Dana White has been banned by the Palms casino according the to Las Vegas Review Journal. The Palms banned him after Dana beat them for (nearly $2 million), and they asked me not to play anymore.” Dana announced this during UFC Embedded, and said the following to Las Vegas Review Journal writer Norm […]

  • Dana White: Chael Sonnen Could Run the UFC One Day

    Dana White: Chael Sonnen Could Run the UFC One Day

    Dana White spoke to Media members in Berlin recently, and one of the topics that was brought up was who Dana thought would make a good replacement for when he decides he’s burned out and has enough being the UFC President. “I think Chael would be fantastic,” White said. “The thing is with Chael, though, […]