Dana White: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Ronda Rousey Will Fight in 2026: Opponent, Date, Location

Jake Paul’s promotional company, Most Valuable Promotions, and Netflix officially confirmed via X on Feb. 17 that Ronda Rousey and Gina Carano will headline the first-ever MMA event streamed live on the platform on Saturday, May 16, at the Intuit Dome in Los Angeles.

Features

The Morning Bark

The Quiz of the Day

Dana White can elevate boxing to UFC level, says boxing legend Amir Khan

British boxing legend Amir Khan sat down with Hard Rock Bet to discuss the current heavyweight landscape as Tyson Fury prepares to return to the ring against Arslanbek Makhmudov.

MMA News / Dice City Sports / February 17

Dana White Says White House Card Is Built, Meeting With President Trump Set to Finalize Plans

LAS VEGAS — The UFC’s ambitious White House event is no longer just a concept.According to UFC CEO Dana White, the fight card itself has already been assembled.

Dana White News / The Body Lock / February 17

Sean O’Malley Fears Missing UFC’s Historic White House Event

Sean O’Malley says he hasn’t received any call from UFC about fighting at the White House event on June 14, 2026 Dana White confirmed matchmaking meetings

MMA News / HITC / February 17

Joaquin Buckley hits out at Dana White over name snub and boxing comments

UFC welterweight Joaquin Buckley has pushed back at recent criticism from Dana White, firing back at his boss after comments made about him. ‘New Mansa’ was last seen in the Octagon losing to former champion Kamaru Usman, marking his first UFC defeat since 2022.

Dana White News / UFC on ClutchPoints / February 17

Dana White confirms UFC White House card matchmaking complete, two event options ready

UFC President Dana White has revealed that matchmaking for the historic White House fight card is already finalized, with the promotion preparing multiple event options for what could be one of the most unique venues in mixed martial arts history.

MMA News / EssentiallySports / February 17

Dana White Breaks Silence on Tom Aspinall UFC Title Vacancy Rumors With Firm Response

Did the UFC release Tom Aspinall over negotiations for the title vacancy? The rumors say it. And hearing it might have surely raised questions about what’s next for the heavyweight division.

MMA News / HITC / February 17

Joaquin Buckley calls out Dana White for forgetting his name during press conference

Joaquin Buckley publicly addressed Dana White after the UFC president appeared to forget his name at a recent press conference. White was discussing what he called a “dumb beef” involving Buckley and Terence Crawford when he seemingly failed to mention the welterweight by name.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / February 17

Joaquin Buckley goes in on Dana White for forgetting his name and dismissing his boxing skills

The UFC welterweight contender has bravely exploded on his boss following recent comments made about him. ‘New Mansa’ is coming off the back of his first UFC loss since 2022, after he was dominated by former champion Kamaru Usman in his second main event in a row.

MMA News / MMA Weekly / February 17

Sean O'Malley shares disappointing UFC White House update

UFC CEO Dana White predicts that the UFC event at the White House in June will be the most watched event in the promotion's history. He's also promised the best fight card UFC matchmakers have ever put together.

MMA News / MMA Weekly / February 17

UFC insider 'confident' Alex Pereira will fight at UFC White House event

UFC CEO Dana White said the fight card for the UFC White House event in June is in place, but no bout announcements have been made. Who'll be featured on the historic fight card has been speculated since President Donald Trump made the announcement that the White House South Lawn would host a UFC event for the American 250 celebration.

MMA News / EssentiallySports / February 16

Tom Aspinall Gets Insider’s Backing as Dana White’s Stance Fuels UFC Title Uncertainty

Dubai, London, Las Vegas—none of it matters if the champion can’t see clearly. And that is where the tension lies. Months after a title contest ended in chaos, the talk about Tom Aspinall hasn’t stopped.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / February 16

Sean O’Malley doubts that he’s on the White House card after hearing nothing from the UFC

There have been some big updates about the Octagon’s arrival at the White House in June. Dana White announced last week that they’d start booking the card in the matchmaker meeting that took place on February 10.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / February 16

Dana White details conversations with Maxx Crosby and Jaylen Brown about potential UFC cross-over

UFC boss Dana White is open to the idea of Maxx Crosby and Jaylen Brown fighting under the UFC banner. Things aren’t looking very good for the UFC heavyweight division at the moment, despite it historically being the most popular division in the sport.

Dana White Calls Eddie Hearn Part of Boxing’s Problem

Dana White called Eddie Hearn part of boxing’s problem after Hearn criticized Zuffa Boxing’s new championship belt as “cringey” White said Hearn lacks

MMA News / EssentiallySports / February 16

UFC Schedule Takes a Hit as Dana White Shifts Focus to White House

On January 24, the promotion returned with UFC 324 after taking nearly a seven-week break to plan the year. The event followed three successful shows, including an overseas event in Australia, UFC 325.

Click here to get Yardbarker's Quiz of the Day emailed to you!

The 'NBA All-Star MVPs' quiz

The 'Multiple 20-assist NBA games' quiz

The 'Daytona 500 winners' quiz

The 'Active NBA All-Star leaders' quiz

Dana White Fires Back At Oscar De La Hoya, Eddie Hearn After Zuffa Boxing 03

Dana White does not believe he's just acclimated to the boxing world; he feels he is already dominating it. The UFC CEO faced significant backlash when he initially announced his plan to make a second attempt in boxing, which he believes has been a resounding success after just three events.

Dana White News / HITC / February 16

Dana White brags about early Zuffa Boxing success against competitors, ‘I’m beating up…’

Dana White says his early experience in professional boxing has been so dominant that he likened the competition to “beating up babies.” The UFC president made the comment during the post-fight press conference for Zuffa Boxing 03 while reflecting on his promotion’s entry into the sport.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / February 16

Dana White confirms UFC White House card is complete but refuses to announce fights: ‘So expensive’

Dana White has promised an event ‘so unique, so special’ but ultimately expensive after finalizing the UFC White House card this week. UFC CEO White has been in the infamous ‘war room’ this week as the promotion plots an historic night on June 14 in Washington, DC.