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UFC Chimes In On How Fights Will Take Place On The White House Card

The UFC’s unprecedented event at the White House is beginning to take shape. The card scheduled for June 14 on the South Lawn. Will feature at least six fights, according to Ari Emanuel, who shared new details Friday during an appearance on The Pat McAfee Show.

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Dana White’s boss provides unpopular UFC White House update which goes against Donald Trump’s claims

The historic UFC White House event is just a matter of months away now, and new details continue to emerge. This coming June 14, the premier MMA promotion is scheduled to host one of the biggest events in combat sports history on the lawn of the White House.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / February 6

Ex-title challenger wants to alter UFC’s plan for Valentina Shevchenko with proposition to Dana White

UFC 324 determined who would challenge Valentina Shevchenko next — or did it? Natalia Silva defeated Rose Namajunas at the very first UFC event of the new year and of the Paramount era.

Dana White News / HITC / February 6

UFC fighter branded a ‘moron’ by Dana White unsure about competing again

Retirement plans have already been made by one of the UFC roster’s most unique personalities. Dana White’s admission that he hoped one particular fighter would lose a 2025 bout got fans buzzing with speculation about who he meant.

Dana White News / HITC / February 6

Dana White feared UFC star could ‘die’ after absorbing 445 strikes in historic fight

Max Holloway produced one of the most dominant performances in UFC history — but the aftermath left the promotion’s president deeply concerned. Five years ago today, Max Holloway delivered what many regard as the most lopsided performance the UFC has ever seen.

Dana White News / HITC / February 6

How UFC 324 star made $50k after Dana White admitted a ‘badly wrong’ decision

One UFC titleholder has picked up a late reward following the most impressive showing of his career. There’s no shortage of proven talent on Saturday’s UFC 324 card, with plenty of fighters who have either worn gold or competed for it in the past.

MMA News / HITC / February 6

Dana White ally reveals UFC’s failed bid for combat sports’ biggest free agent

The start of the year could have been even bigger for the UFC if they had landed one major signing. UFC 324 did not go off without its issues, especially as it launched during the promotion’s first event of their Paramount+ partnership at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas last month.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / February 6

Dana White’s right hand man admits UFC tried and failed to sign hottest free agent in combat sports

The first UFC event of the year could’ve been even bigger if a huge signing had been secured. UFC 324 wasn’t a perfect event to kick off the promotion’s Paramount+ era at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas last month.

MMA News / NY Fights / February 6

Dana White Confirms Limited Involvement in UFC Day-to-Day Operations During Antitrust Lawsuit Testimony

With his attention increasingly split between ventures outside the UFC, such as Zuffa Boxing and Power Slap, fans have begun accusing Dana White of growing apathetic toward the promotion he once fought tooth and nail to build.

Dana White News / Bloody Elbow / February 5

Fans get their wish as UFC backtracks on ‘pathetic’ call to grant cheating fighter another opportunity

There has been drama on the scales at both of the UFC’s events in 2026. The first card of the Paramount+ era produced a shocking reminder of the dangers of weight cutting when Cameron Smotherman collapsed on stage.

MMA News / EssentiallySports / February 5

Dana White Cuts Israel Adesanya Teammate After UFC 325 Cheating Controversy

Pressure does strange things to people, especially when they’re chasing a dream. For Aaron Tau, that dream was the UFC, and the door had finally cracked open and he could finally see the lights inside.

Dana White News / HITC / February 5

The fighter Dana White called a ‘legit gangster’ won once in the UFC before pulling off a $92 million robbery

One UFC fighter became well known despite only ever fighting in the Octagon once. It’s always tough to tell where a fighter’s career might go, but there are plenty of stories about “what if” fighters who left fans wondering what could have been.

Dana White News / HITC / February 5

Dana White slams ‘atrocious judging’ after UFC Vegas 113 star defeats featherweight GOAT

UFC president Dana White didn’t hold back after a controversial decision went against one of the sport’s most respected featherweights. The card marks the UFC’s first Fight Night event of the year, and also their debut on Paramount under the new broadcasting deal.

MMA News / EssentiallySports / February 5

Dana White’s Court Hearings Summarized: Conor McGregor Messages, Stolen Phone & Ilia Topuria Trouble

Is Dana White in legal trouble once again? That has been the ongoing talk in MMA circles as the UFC CEO attended a recent court hearing. Last year, the UFC had just settled the Le vs Zuffa case for $375 million.

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MMA News / Bloody Elbow / February 4

Dana White admits he doesn’t ‘really’ do UFC matchmaking since a major change while testifying in lawsuit

In recent times, there has been a lot of talk about Dana White’s role with the UFC. White simply told fans not to watch UFC 325 if they didn’t like the decision to book the featherweight title rematch that headlined the card, only for the result to repeat itself less than a year on from the first bout.

MMA News / EssentiallySports / February 4

Michael Chandler Eyes Title Fight With Bold UFC White House Claim After Dana White Snub

Michael Chandler is looking for another option in the lightweight division to book his ticket for the White House Card. “The matchup was exciting a couple of years ago, but not anymore,” said Dana White, closing the door for Chandler for a once exciting showdown with Conor McGregor.

MMA News / EssentiallySports / February 4

Sean O’Malley Receives Unexpected UFC White House Callout Amid Petr Yan Title Fight Uncertainty

The bantamweight title picture might be frozen in place, but the spotlight keeps moving. That’s the scenario Sean O’Malley has found himself in right now.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / February 3

Dana White furiously slammed ‘atrocious judging’ after UFC Vegas 113 star beat featherweight GOAT

UFC boss Dana White launched an explosive rant after a controversial win was scored over the consensus greatest featherweight of all time. This coming Saturday, the premier MMA promotion hosts their first Fight Night event of the new year and their first Fight Night of the new era on Paramount.

MMA News / KO on SI / February 3