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PFL CEO Issues Cryptic Update on Francis Ngannou After Dana White’s Rejection

“I don’t want to be in business with guys that I don’t like,” Dana White told The Mac Life, making it clear he does not want Francis Ngannou back in the UFC.

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With or Without Conor McGregor, Michael Chandler Vows to 'Steal the Show' at UFC White House

Michael Chandler has made one thing clear ahead of the UFC’s highly anticipated White House card: whether Conor McGregor is standing across from him or not, he plans to put on a performance fans won’t forget.

Dana White News / MMA Weekly / January 29

Dana White eliminates a UFC bonus

Over the years, there has been much conversation regarding the bonus structure within the UFC. Those discussions heightened when Dana White announced a new benefit for fighters, but the good news came at a cost.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / January 29

Former UFC champion still targeting Octagon return for 50th fight after third surgery in 14 months

A UFC legend isn’t letting several setbacks stop him from wanting to resume his career. The leading MMA promotion has undergone some significant changes in recent times.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / January 28

What surprised Dana White most during Alexander Volkanovski’s first fight with Diego Lopes

The UFC boss has been extremely defensive over his decision to make an immediate rematch between Alexander Volkanovski and Diego Lopes. When the UFC 325 main event was announced by Dana White, there was huge uproar from the majority of the MMA fanbase due to the fact that they only fought last April.

MMA News / KO on SI / January 28

The Absurd Amount Paramount Is Reportedly Paying Zuffa Boxing in 2026

Paramount is investing a jaw-dropping amount in Zuffa Boxing out of the gates. The major network signed an exclusive broadcast deal with Dana White and Zuffa Boxing months before the promotion's first event.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / January 28

Ex-UFC contender wants to return after unbeaten 5-0 run since his release: ‘I’m ready to come back’

A European MMA champion has pleaded with Dana White to re-sign him. Zhalgas Zhumagulov has been on a charge since exiting the UFC after not being re-signed in 2023.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / January 28

Former UFC double champion will stop ‘watching’ MMA if Dana White makes this decision after UFC 324

A Sean O’Malley title shot would ruffle this UFC legend’s feathers. The former bantamweight champion returned to winning ways at the UFC 324 numbered event in Las Vegas this past Saturday.

MMA News / MMA on SI / January 28

Paramount+ Sees Massive UFC Subscriber ROI Boost Before UFC 324 Launch, UFC 325 Push

UFC CEO Dana White wasn't lying when he said UFC 324, the promotion's debut card on Paramount, was a huge hit for the streaming service. After signing

MMA News / EssentiallySports / January 28

Dana White Urged to Ditch Justin Gaethje and Book Ilia Topuria Super Fight Before Time Runs Out

The margin for error in the UFC lightweight division just shrank, even after a clear win. That tension sharpened Saturday night, when Justin Gaethje defeated

MMA News / HITC / January 28

Dana White explains how UFC White House won’t ask Donald Trump to use ‘taxpayer money’ for event

Dana White has addressed questions surrounding how an unprecedented UFC event tied to the White House will be funded. UFC President Dana White is preparing for a unique showcase scheduled to take place at the White House during the summer of 2026.

MMA News / EssentiallySports / January 28

UFC Cuts Ties With MMA Fighter After Three Straight Losses Inside Dana White’s Promotion

The UFC has done it once again, cutting ties with another underperforming asset. Earlier this year, Mohammad Yahya was released from the promotion after failing to record a single win across three UFC appearances.

'I Would Be Ridiculed for Months': Eddie Hearn Gets Real About Dana White’s Zuffa Boxing 1

Zuffa Boxing 1 just unfolded on January 23! It was a decent card, with solid fights. However, it lacked the hype that Zuffa and UFC CEO Dana White had built around it, aiming to revolutionize the sport of boxing.

Eddie Hearn claims Dana White ‘doesn’t know a great deal’ about boxing as rivals’ meeting falls through

Eddie Hearn’s backhanded comments about Dana White continue to filter out in the aftermath of his debut boxing show on Friday night. It was a big evening for White as Zuffa Boxing launched in Las Vegas at the Meta Apex.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / January 27

Dana White told to cut Paddy Pimblett after UFC 324 defeat: ‘He has zero MMA skills’

Dana White has been advised to cut Paddy Pimblett from the UFC roster after what one top contender viewed as a dismal showing on Saturday night. The UFC boss is unlikely to listen to the demand given that Pimblett just went five rounds in a fight of the year contender against Justin Gaethje.

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MMA News / Bloody Elbow / January 27

Tom Aspinall backed during Dana White feud by former UFC champion who has had problems with the boss

The relationship between UFC heavyweight champion Tom Aspinall and Dana White seems to be worsening. Over the past few months, the UFC heavyweight champion has found himself in the bad books of the boss Dana White.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / January 27

Dana White awards snubbed UFC featherweight with Performance of the Year for brutal KO win

UFC boss Dana White’s picks for the end of 2025 awards have been announced, with there being a few surprising recipients. Ahead of a new year in the premier promotion, UFC boss Dana White has been attempting to build some hype over the last few weeks with a mini media tour.

MMA News / Total Pro Sports / January 27

Arman Tsarukyan Apologizes to Dana White While Pushing for UFC Title Shot

Despite Arman Tsarukyan winning the Dan Hooker fight, which Dana White called a title eliminator, he still looked past for the UFC 324 interim title fight.

MMA News / Athlon Sports / January 26

'I'm Not Doing This Again' Dana White Reveals Why He Cancelled UFC 324 Fight

UFC 324, the organization's historic inaugural event on Paramount+, made a monumental splash with a night of unforgettable action headlined by Justin Gaethje's

MMA News / MMA Weekly / January 26

Betting suspicion rocks UFC once again, Dana White forced into action

Though always present, sports betting has recently become a serious issue around the world. Betting lines are being rigged for financial benefit, and Dana White has finally hit his boiling point.

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / January 26

Dana White Scrapped UFC 324 Fight After Betting ‘Red Flags’

In a major move, Dana White pulled the lightweight matchup between Alexander Hernandez and Michael Johnson from the UFC 324 lineup. The decision was made

MMA News / MMA on SI / January 25

UFC CEO Dana White Reveals Sad Reason for UFC Paramount+ Ads During UFC 324

UFC CEO Dana White may still have control over the production of events, but there are some aspects of the new Paramount+ era he has to try and find a happy-medium about.

MMA News / HITC / January 25

Dana White reveals bizarre referee injury after UFC 324 main event

UFC’s 2025 calendar opener didn’t disappoint, serving up a slate of memorable bouts, highlight-reel knockouts, and a few odd injuries along the way. Saturday night marked the organisation’s first event since signing a massive $7.7 billion broadcast deal with Paramount.

MMA News / HITC / January 25

Dana White responds to complaints about ads during UFC 324 debut on Paramount+

Fan complaints after UFC 324 didn’t go unnoticed, with Dana White responding to the criticism following the event. It was quite a way to kick off the UFC’s new partnership with Paramount, which comes in at $7.7 billion over seven years.

MMA News / MMA Weekly / January 25

Dana White shares unusual response to Cameron Smotherman collapsing at UFC 324 weigh-ins

Before the first UFC card on Paramount got underway, Cameron Smotherman already made it memorable, though for the wrong reasons. Ahead of his fight on the weekend, the bantamweight passed out after weighing in, causing commotion among the fanbase and prompting a response from Dana White.

MMA News / MMA on SI / January 22

Dana White Reveals How UFC Will Evolve Alongside MMA With Paramount+ Deal

UFC 324 is only two days away and UFC CEO Dana White says he's starting to feel it. Sitting down with Las Vegas Weekly, White said he is excited to begin a new era on Paramount+ to bring fans, new and old, to the forefront of a sport (MMA) and a brand (UFC) that is continuing to grow.