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Dana White’s Hypocrisy Called Out by Ex-MMA Champ Over Fighter Rights Advocacy

Dana White’s Hypocrisy Called Out by Ex-MMA Champ Over Fighter Rights Advocacy

Nobody sells freedom like the UFC. Fighters get to be loud and contentious on their own. Dana White has always leaned into that image as well—the boss who “lets people talk,” the boss who doesn’t force anyone into a box, and the boss who allegedly respects fighter voices more than any other promotion.

Mauricio Ruffy News / Bloody Elbow / January 13

Mauricio Ruffy insists he is still with Fighting Nerds despite dumping them from corner for UFC 325

Mauricio Ruffy won’t have the Fighting Nerds in his corner as he heads to Australia for his octagon comeback – but promises he is still on the team. The Brazilian crew entered 2025 riding the high of all highs, before being brought back down to earth with a string of embarrassing defeats.

MMA News / Total Apex Sports / January 13

Adesanya vs. Pyfer: The New High-Stakes UFC Headliner Coming To Seattle In 2026

The UFC is officially returning to the Pacific Northwest, and they are bringing a main event that could drastically alter the landscape of the middleweight division.

Justin Gaethje News / EssentiallySports / January 13
'Petty' Justin Gaethje Reveals Whether Retirement Threat Led to UFC 324 Title Shot

'Petty' Justin Gaethje Reveals Whether Retirement Threat Led to UFC 324 Title Shot

“He [Justin Gaethje] said, ‘If I’m not going to fight for the title, I’m just gonna hang up my gloves,'” said Ali Abdelaziz last summer, warning the promotion that his client would walk away if he didn’t get the next title shot.

Dana White News / MMA on SI / January 13
UFC CEO Dana White drops huge UFC Seattle main event featuring ex-middleweight champ

UFC CEO Dana White drops huge UFC Seattle main event featuring ex-middleweight champ

It took all day, but UFC CEO Dana White finally delivered some clarity Tuesday regarding the UFC Fight Night event at Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle, Washington, scheduled for March 28.

MMA News / EssentiallySports / January 13
Dakota Ditcheva Reveals Real Problem With a Valentina Shevchenko Fight – It’s Not Dana White

Dakota Ditcheva Reveals Real Problem With a Valentina Shevchenko Fight – It’s Not Dana White

Dakota Ditcheva isn’t ducking Valentina Shevchenko. And she’s not blaming Dana White, contracts, or promotional walls either. In fact, her hesitation has nothing to do with business at all.

MMA News / MMA Weekly / January 13

Dana White claims UFC doesn't need another Conor McGregor

Conor McGregor reached levels in the sport that nobody could have imagined, but Dana White has made a bold remark regarding status in the UFC. McGregor proved to the world that being a trash talker, as long as you can back it up when the cage door closes, is a sure bet to become a superstar in modern-day combat sports.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / January 13
Dakota Ditcheva critical of Valentina Shevchenko’s recent performances as she opens up on fantasy clash

Dakota Ditcheva critical of Valentina Shevchenko’s recent performances as she opens up on fantasy clash

Fans were excited for the return of Dakota Ditcheva this coming February, but injury forced her out of her fight. Following her unanimous decision win over Sumiko Inaba this past July, Dakota Ditcheva made it clear that she wanted to stay as active as possible.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / January 13

Justin Gaethje blames his manager for retirement ultimatum that put him in Dana White’s bad books

Just a few months ago, Justin Gaethje was in Dana White’s bad books after a comment he allegedly made. On January 24, Justin Gaethje will fight for the interim lightweight title for a second time when he takes on Paddy Pimblett in the UFC 324 main event.

Alexander Volkanovski News / The Body Lock / January 13

Volkanovski Fires Back at Retirement Rumors: ‘That’s Not My Plans’

Volkanovski denied reports that UFC 325 will be his final fight, calling them a misunderstanding The champion said his career may not extend beyond two

MMA News / The Body Lock / January 13

Sean O’Malley Reveals Why UFC 324 Fight Feels Different After Title Losses

Sean O’Malley returns to face Song Yadong at UFC 324 on January 24 in Las Vegas O’Malley says he’s entering the second chapter of his career after losing

MMA News / The Body Lock / January 13

Israel Adesanya Eyes Return as Colby Covington Demands Middleweight Showdown

Israel Adesanya is reportedly scheduled to return at UFC 327 on April 11 in Miami against Joe Pyfer Colby Covington announced plans to move to middleweight

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MMA News / The Body Lock / January 13

Paddy Pimblett Reveals His ‘Weird’ Edge Over Justin Gaethje at UFC 324

Pimblett believes his awkward, unorthodox style makes him difficult for Gaethje to prepare for with sparring partners The Liverpool fighter plans to keep

MMA News / EssentiallySports / January 13
Dillon Danis Offered ‘Record-Breaking Purse’ for UFC 322 Revenge vs. Islam Makhachev’s Teammate

Dillon Danis Offered ‘Record-Breaking Purse’ for UFC 322 Revenge vs. Islam Makhachev’s Teammate

Hype FC is on fire. UFC stars are trading their gloves for grappling matches, and the world can’t get enough. Arman Tsarukyan and Shara Magomedov just went to war on the mats: a draw, despite Arman’s two takedowns.

MMA News / The Body Lock / January 13

Why Is the UFC Punishing Arman Tsarukyan? Chael Sonnen Speaks Out

Chael Sonnen is calling on the UFC to forgive Arman Tsarukyan and grant him a lightweight title shot Sonnen says Tsarukyan is trapped in a ‘weird purgatory’

MMA News / EssentiallySports / January 13
Ex-UFC Champion Willing to Make Family Sacrifice for Title Shot in Emotional Confession

Ex-UFC Champion Willing to Make Family Sacrifice for Title Shot in Emotional Confession

Teetering on the edges of the Light Heavyweight gold, Jiri Prochazka has come close to reclaiming the belt on multiple occasions, but hasn’t been successful.

MMA News / HITC / January 13
Dillon Danis receives huge offer to face Islam Makhachev ally after brawl at UFC 322

Dillon Danis receives huge offer to face Islam Makhachev ally after brawl at UFC 322

Dillon Danis has been given a chance to settle a score. Back in November, he got into it with members of Islam Makhachev’s team while attending UFC 322 at Madison Square Garden.

MMA News / MMA Weekly / January 13

Nick Diaz returns to sparring after hitting sobriety landmark

Nick Diaz epitomizes a movie-like fighter throughout his years in the spotlight. A gritty, real-to-himself character that showed the world that, no matter where you come from, you can make it, but his story in mixed martial arts may not be over.

MMA News / Total Pro Sports / January 13
Bo Nickal Fires Back at Colby Covington and Demands a Personal Grudge Match

Bo Nickal Fires Back at Colby Covington and Demands a Personal Grudge Match

The tension is rising between Bo Nickal and Colby Covington. Both fighters are now trading words online. Previously, Nickal called out Covington for a fight at the White House.

MMA News / HITC / January 13
Fans urge Charles Oliveira to drop one training approach ahead of Max Holloway rematch

Fans urge Charles Oliveira to drop one training approach ahead of Max Holloway rematch

Charles Oliveira’s training footage ahead of his UFC 326 fight has left some fans worried about how he will perform. Oliveira has said that he believes a win could put him in line for another shot at the lightweight title, but before anything else, he will have to get past Max Holloway at UFC 326 on March 7 in Las Vegas.

MMA News / Total Pro Sports / January 13
Paddy Pimblett Names The One Edge That Makes Him Better Than Ilia Topuria

Paddy Pimblett Names The One Edge That Makes Him Better Than Ilia Topuria

While many fans believe that the toughest challenge for UFC champion Ilia Topuria is Arman Tsarukyan, he has not been given a shot at the interim title due to the numerous controversies surrounding him, including his habit of pulling out of fights and the headbutt incident.

Luke Rockhold News / HITC / January 13
Luke Rockhold names his next target after suffering three consecutive debut losses

Luke Rockhold names his next target after suffering three consecutive debut losses

Luke Rockhold appears to have his eye on a new promotion following his latest appearance. The former UFC middleweight champion had a busy weekend, starting with an event in Sunrise, California, where he and Colby Covington teamed up to take aim at Bo Nickal ahead of Nickal’s debut.

MMA News / HITC / January 13
Arman Tsarukyan reveals the one fight he would take that isn’t for the UFC lightweight title

Arman Tsarukyan reveals the one fight he would take that isn’t for the UFC lightweight title

Even though Arman Tsarukyan is closer than ever to a lightweight title shot, he understands that the UFC isn’t going to wait around for him. Tsarukyan fell out of favour with Dana White after pulling out of his scheduled title fight against Islam Makhachev in 2025, a decision that clearly didn’t sit well with the UFC president.

MMA News / MMA Weekly / January 12

Khamzat Chimaev calls out Alex Pereira: 'Don't worry, I'll finish you fast'

UFC middleweight champion Khamzat Chimaev captured the 185-pound championship at UFC 319 last August, utterly decimating former titleholder Dricus Du Plessis.  Having not yet defended his belt, Chimaev is angling for a champion vs.

Conor McGregor News / Total Apex Sports / January 12
Did A Psychedelic Trip Lead Conor McGregor To The Altar? Inside His Vatican Wedding Reveal

Did A Psychedelic Trip Lead Conor McGregor To The Altar? Inside His Vatican Wedding Reveal

It’s still crazy to say that Conor McGregor is a married man. However, he is starting to draw attention after saying a psychedelic treatment led him to rush into marriage with longtime partner Dee Devlin at the Vatican.

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