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Dana White was unsure about Ronda Rousey’s UFC future on the night she ended her greatest rivalry

On this day in 2013, Ronda Rousey’s star status continued to climb to historic heights. Dana White may have shut down the idea of Rousey returning to competition but he’s maintained that the UFC will always be her home.

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Dana White’s tease of insane 2025 fight ‘no one will see coming’ didn’t come to fruition

At the end of 2024, Dana White teased fans with a huge fight claiming that no one would see it coming because of how big it was. With 2025 coming to an end, UFC fans are already looking forward to what 2026 may hold in the premier promotion, ahead of a new era in the sport.

MMA News / EssentiallySports / December 28

Petr Yan Appeals to Dana White for Revenge Fight and Payday on UFC White House Card

UFC’s biggest event next year, the White House fight card, is running into major challenges. At first, superstar fighters who were once eager to join the lineup are now dropping out one by one, leaving Dana White with very few options.

MMA News / EssentiallySports / December 28

Israel Adesanya Drops Alex Pereira UFC White House Hint During Candid Confession

After defeating Magomed Ankalaev in their UFC 320 rematch, Alex Pereira wants nothing but a superfight against Jon Jones at a White House event. However, ‘Poatan’ recently hinted on Instagram that a clash with ‘Bones’ might not be part of the UFC’s plans for next year.

Dana White’s list of reported Zuffa Boxing signings includes ex-world champ and Inoue vs Picasso fighter

Several fighters have reportedly signed with Zuffa Boxing ahead of its launch in 2026. While there have recently been updates regarding Zuffa Boxing’s home in the UK, we already know that US fans will be able to watch the promotion via Paramount+.

MMA News / EssentiallySports / December 28

First Look Into Dana White’s Zuffa Boxing Roster Ahead of 2026 Event

It’s almost time! 2025 has less than a week left, as the UFC prepares to enter a new era of broadcasting with Paramount. Alongside the MMA promotion, its

MMA News / EssentiallySports / December 28

Islam Makhachev Reveals What Dana White Looks for in UFC Stars After Undefeated Fighter Gets Cut

“Winning is optional. Talking is mandatory. That’s the business now,” one fan admitted the painful truth, following Rinat Fakhretdinov‘s unjust removal from the UFC roster despite being a no-miss, undefeated champion.

MMA News / EssentiallySports / December 27

UFC Middleweight Set to Fight Arman Tsarukyan Highlights Paramount’s Role in Dana White Snub

The MMA world is well aware of the strained relationship between Arman Tsarukyan and Dana White, and Shara ‘Bullet’ Magomedov has now weighed in. Ahead

MMA News / EssentiallySports / December 27

Report Denies Dana White’s UFC Threatened to Cut Title Contender Over Fight Negotiations

Amid the growing debate about fighter scheduling and internal pressure within the UFC, undefeated featherweight contender Movsar Evloev has apparently found himself at the center of a controversy.

MMA News / Athlon Sports / December 26

Dana White Court Date Set For UFC Lawsuit

In February 2025, a Nevada federal judge granted final approval to a $375 million settlement in Le v. Zuffa, an antitrust lawsuit alleging the UFC used monopolistic power to suppress fighter wages for years.

MMA News / Dice City Sports / December 26

Can Dana White Really Deliver the 'Baddest Card of All Time' at the UFC White House Event?

When Donald Trump announced in July that the UFC would stage fights on the White House lawn to commemorate the 250th anniversary of American independence, the reaction was immediate and explosive.

Dana White News / HITC / December 26

Dana White’s $2.5m UFC bonus decision left him frustrated for months after angry fallout

Dana White’s attempt at generosity didn’t exactly work out as planned. In the final months of the year, UFC president Dana White faced criticism for not awarding post-fight bonuses to some fighters who felt they deserved them.

MMA News / EssentiallySports / December 26

Ex-UFC Champ Flags Trouble for Dana White as White House Card Faces Major Concern

Dana White may want to keep a lid on the White House card. The suspense, however, seems to have sparked a flurry of speculation and rumors. The grievance is not against the card per se.

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / December 26

Dana White Ordered To Testify In Antitrust Lawsuit

UFC CEO Dana White has been ordered to testify in a major legal battle that could change how the promotion handles its fighters. The lawsuit, led by former contender Misha Cirkunov, comes after the UFC’s other anti-trust lawsuits.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / December 25

Dana White’s $2.5m bonus generosity came back to bite him for months resulting in angry spat

When Dana White acted with generosity, it ended up coming back to bite him for several months after. Throughout the final months of the year, UFC boss Dana White has caught some flak for not awarding certain fighters who have asked for post-fight bonuses with post-fight bonuses.

MMA News / HITC / December 25

Why Dana White swore off fan input after supporters ‘blew’ their big UFC moment

Over 15 years ago, Dana White realised giving fans more control was not his best move. In early December, White signed a new five-year deal to stay on as the UFC’s CEO and president.

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UFC’s Superstar Crisis Highlighted by Sean O’Malley Ahead of White House Event

The upcoming UFC White House event, scheduled for 2026, is generating scrutiny over its roster as the promotion works to finalize its fight card. UFC CEO Dana White has indicated that matchmaking will begin in early 2026.

MMA News / EssentiallySports / December 25

Undefeated Featherweight Duo Snubbed by Dana White Set for Massive Clash at UFC London

The featherweight division is somewhat of a mess. Why? Despite a couple of credible contenders waiting on the sidelines, Dana White decided to give the fans a second edition of Diego Lopes vs Alexander Volkanovski.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / December 25

Joe Rogan said Dana White’s decision to grant star’s UFC dream was like a pitbull fighting a puppy

Joe Rogan didn’t approve of a move that was heavily criticized by fans back in 2016. Rogan initially turned down Dana White’s offer to become the UFC’s commentator due to the promotion’s financial position at the time.

MMA News / MMA Weekly / December 25

Dana White must testify in UFC antitrust lawsuit

UFC CEO Dana White has been ordered by a judge to take the stand in the current antitrust lawsuit against the fight promotion. White and UFC’s vice president of athlete compliance and regulatory affairs Tracy Long must testify at a spoliation hearing scheduled for Feb.

MMA News / Dice City Sports / December 24

Dana White Ordered to Testify in Ongoing UFC Antitrust Lawsuit

Dana White has been ordered to testify in a critical phase of the ongoing antitrust litigation against the Ultimate Fighting Championship. White, along with UFC legal department executive Tracy Long, will be placed on the stand in the Cirkunov v.

Eddie Hearn casts doubt over Dana White’s boxing league ahead of its launch

Eddie Hearn has given Dana White a four-week deadline to get his new boxing league off to a strong start and avoid falling flat out of the gate. Hearn and White once had a solid working relationship, but things have changed as they now find themselves on opposite sides of the ring as promoters.

MMA News / Dice City Sports / December 23

Kayla Harrison shocked at Trump dinner revelation about UFC

Kayla Harrison shocked at White House dinner revelation about UFC's value ahead of historic 2026 event

The White House dinner gave Kayla Harrison an unexpected moment of clarity and ammunition for her next contract negotiation.

Daniel Cormier Pushes for Jon Jones vs. Alex Pereira at the UFC White House Event: 'That’s Low-Hanging Fruit'

Tom Brady Reveals Close Family Ties to UFC

MMA News / MMA on SI / December 19

UFC legend Anderson Silva shares puzzling response regarding Dana White relationship

Former UFC Middleweight Champion Anderson Silva seems to have left his UFC past behind him. Despite holding the middleweight title from October 2006 to July 2013, Silva has swiftly transitioned from the Octagon to the ring after hanging up his MMA gloves for the final time in 2020.

MMA News / Dice City Sports / December 9

Dana White Quietly Signs New Five-Year Extension With UFC Parent Company TKO

UFC president and CEO Dana White isn’t going anywhere anytime soon. After months of speculation regarding his long-term future with the promotion, White confirmed Sunday night that he has signed a new five-year contract extension with TKO Group Holdings, keeping him at the helm through at least 2031.