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Bellator Not Interested In Rousimar Palhares
In just 31-seconds Rousimar Palhares completely destroyed his career as a prize-fighter. The 33-year old Brazilian has cranked one-too-many leg locks beyond the acceptable limit and now he’s lost his job and according to Bellator CEO Bjorn Rebney, a shot with the emerging second best MMA promotion in the world. “Risks already exist for the […]
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POLL | In The Case Of Rousimar Palhares, Does The Punishment Fit The Crime?
UFC President Dana White came out today and announced that he was releasing Rousimar Palhares from the UFC following his 31-second submission victory over Mike Pierce during last night’s UFC Fight Night 29 event. Palhares held on tight to an ankle lock, long after his opponent tapped and the referee’s halt of the bout. If […]
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Dana White Bans Rousimar Palhares from the UFC
Last night, Brazilian submission specialist Rousimar Palhares made his welterweight debut, at UFC Fight Night 29, after stringing together consecutive losses at his previous weight class, middleweight. Palhares looked to return to form and show the UFC and his fans in his native, Brazil, that he was back and ready to use his signature finish, […]
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QUICK TWITT | Dana White ‘Disses’ Thiago Silva For Missed Weight, Lackluster Performance
Top UFC light-heavyweight fighter, Thiago Silva picked up a decision victory over Matt Hamill last night during the UFC Fight Night 29 main card on FOX Sports 1. It was a less than perfect performance and now, after a missed weight the day before, Silva finds himself under fire from the UFC boss himself. Check […]
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VIDEO | Dana White Vlog UFC Fight Night Maia vs. Shields
Take a behind-the-scenes look at UFC 164 and don’t forget to tune into the upcoming UFC Fight Night: Maia vs. Shields.
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Michael Bisping Not A Good Used Car Salesman
“I heard that he was having these problems with his eye. And I care about Michael Bisping, a lot. I called him up, and I could just tell by the conversation that he was trying to fast-talk me. I felt like I was talking to a used car salesman, basically telling me that he could […]
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Jon Jones vs. Glover Teixeira Set for March Event, Not UFC 169
After what appears to be a minor mishap by a trigger-happy UFC PR team, the news that Jon Jones (19-1) will defend his light-heavyweight title against Glover Teixeira (22-2) is false. UFC president Dana White revealed today that it was in fact a mistake that his PR team announced the bout for that date and […]
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Quick Twitt | Dana White: Demian Maia Could Get Title Shot With Win Over Shields
This Wednesday on Fox Sports 1 Demian Maia and Jake Shields face off in a pivotal welterweight clash. To make things more dramatic come fight night, UFC President Dana White just confirmed that if Maia should obtain victory in this week’s main event he could face the winner of GSP vs. Hendricks. The UK’s Gareth […]
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Dana White: For All Intents And Purposes, Barao Is The Real Bantamweight Champion
“Renan Barao is a champion. If you look at Renan Barao and what he has done, he’s beaten everybody that Dominick Cruz would be fighting if Dominick Cruz was healthy and was the champion. So, [the interim label] takes nothing away from [Barao], other than just that pin, that place holder until Dominick Cruz comes […]
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Dana White: Brazil Turned On Anderson Silva After Weidman Loss
“I was kind of feeling for him coming into Brazil, he was getting a lot of criticism coming here. This is his country. He’s been f**king fighting for this country forever. He goes out and he loses one fight, the way that it went down, and like everybody turns on you. In one fight? After […]
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Dana White: ‘Irrelevant’ Tito Ortiz can’t beat anybody and would get knocked out by Cyborg
UFC President Dana White had some choice words for former UFC light heavyweight champion Tito Ortiz (16-11-1 MMA) during a recent UFC 168 media scrum: “The dumbest human being to ever be involved in the sport. The most irrelevant fighter on the fucking planet. He has not won a fight in years. He can’t beat […]
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VIDEO | Dana White Comments On Sonnen / Silva Scuffle
UFC president Dana White shares his reaction to the Sonnen vs. Silva scuffle that took place at last weekend’s Mr. Olympia event.
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Dana White: UFC Will Never Buy Bellator, “There’s No Value to That Company Whatsoever”
The UFC has long been the premier MMA promotion in the world, conquering any competitors in the way of that status. Zuffa, the parent company of the UFC has long been known to buy up the competition or simply let them fade away when it seems as though a competitor might break through that glass […]
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Dana White And Ken Shamrock Engage In Very Public Dispute On Twitter
UFC President Dana White and former UFC Champion Ken Shamrock have made their dislike for each other very public over the last number of years. After a bitter lawsuit won by the UFC, the relationship between the promotion and one of their hall-of-famers has never recovered. Now that stars like Tito Ortiz and Rampage Jackson […]
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Dana White: ‘Piece Of S#!t’ Ken Shamrock Owes Me $175K, And I’m Coming For The Money
“You’re trying to become relevant again is what you’re trying to do. Let’s not forget that Ken Shamrock tried to sue us. Ken owes me $175,000, and I’m coming for it, Ken. I’m coming for the f—ing money, you piece of s–t. You should have stayed wherever you were, hidden under the f—ing porch somewhere. […]
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Dana White: Renan Barao is the closest thing we have to Floyd Mayweather
UFC interim bantamweight champion Renan Barao (31-1 MMA, 6-0 UFC) continued his incredible 31-fight winning streak this past Saturday night at UFC 165 in Toronto, as he defeated former WEC title holder Eddie Wineland (20-9-1 MMA, 2-3 UFC) via second-round TKO in the evenings co-main event. According to UFC President Dana White, Barao is about […]
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Following Domestic Violence Joke, Dana White Warns Sonnen To Leave Comedy To Comedians
“First of all, the joke wasn’t that funny. He’s not a comedian, and you can’t make fun of domestic violence or any other thing. He’s a sports commentator, and he’s got to knock that s–t off. He’s got to stop. He’s got to stop, or it’s not going to be good. Chael needs to stop […]
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VIDEO | Dana White’s UFC 165 Pre-Fight Media Scrum
During the Dana White UFC 165 pre-fight media scrum, the UFC president discusses Chael Sonnen’s Rihanna remarks, Mayweather’s win, Mir vs. Overeem, TUF 18, TUF China, and much more during his media scrum before UFC 165
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Dana White Explains Why People Don’t Care For Jon Jones
“I think Jon Jones is one of those guys that gets a bad rap from everybody else too [like Mayweather] saying he’s too big for that division, he doesn’t deserve to be there, he should be in the f***** heavyweight division. If the guy makes 205 he’s a light heavyweight, okay? And all the criticism […]
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QUICK TWITT | Three Former UFC Champs & Legends Attack UFC/Dana White Over Fighter Pay
Recently three former UFC champions took to twitter and held a virtual rally over the UFC’s business practices and poor fighter pay. Prompted by a video (below), the three encouraged each other until one started to attack the UFC boss directly. Check it out: @JayTWarsh @titoortiz @ShamrockKen @frankshamrock @sonnench seems pretty straight forward to me […]
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Video: UFC President Dana White Breaks Down Tonight’s Mayweather vs. Canelo Fight
The big fight this weekend is not in the cage! Boxing great, Floyd Mayweather Jr. returns to the ring on pay-per-view in a highly anticipated fight against Canelo Alvarez. Hear what UFC President Dana White had to say about what could be the most successful combat sports event in history.
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Dana White: BJ Penn Is Fighting Some Demons Right Now
Before you get too excited about this headline, let’s get one thing straight! BJ is not a demon slaying super hero who has been put in a cage opposite evil entities for the greater good. (Although if he was, the depths of hell would probably be eradicated.) Now that we got that out-of-the-way, here is […]
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Dana White: Nick Diaz Still A UFC Fighter But Not In Need Of Fight Due To GSP Payday
“Nick’s obviously still on the roster. He’s still an active fighter here in the UFC, but as far as I know, he’s just not interested in fighting right now. “When Nick finally fought Georges St-Pierre, Nick Diaz made some money. So Nick Diaz has some kickback money,” White said. “He can probably take as long […]
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Dana White: BJ Penn Could Be First In History To Win Titles In Three Different Divisions
Former UFC lightweight and welterweight champion, BJ ‘The Prodigy’ Penn has embarked on a new journey in his already storied career. Not only will the former champion be coaching ‘The Ultimate Fighter’ reality series for the second time, but as confirmed by UFC officials, he will also be moving down two-divisions to face off […]
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Dana White: Hendricks And GSP Look Foolish Over Drug Testing Fiasco
“I think it makes them both look stupid. These guys are going to get tested by the athletic commission. This is something that Georges St. Pierre wants to prove to everybody. When he fought B.J. (Penn), B.J. talked smack about him. Other people have talked stuff. The kid, not only is he another guy that’s […]
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QUICK TWITT | Dana White Ready To Buy Skull Of Tito Ortiz
UFC President Dana White never shy’s off from a chance to take a stab at someone he doesn’t really care for. Yesterday was no different as the UFC boss took to twitter to blast his former employee, Tito Ortiz. Check it: I'm at an art show and thinking about buying Tito's skull pic.twitter.com/1YO1G937kq — danawhite […]
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VIDEO REPLAY | Dana White’s Google Hangout (Full Archive)
Yesterday the UFC president covered everything and more: The highest paid fighter in UFC history, TUF 18 drama, Mayweather vs Canelo, and even his upcoming acting debut on The League.