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Dana White responds after being publicly called out by Tom Aspinall for his reaction to the eye poke

Dana White has clarified his remarks. All does not seem to be well between the UFC and the promotion’s heavyweight champion after the events that unfolded in Abu Dhabi this past October.

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Alexandre Pantoja counters Dana White’s comments in first statement after shocking UFC 323 loss

The former UFC flyweight champion has spoken after losing his title on Saturday night. At UFC 323, the co-main event produced one of the most shocking results of the year as Joshua Van defeated Alexandre Pantoja due to a gruesome injury in the first round.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / December 7

Dana White reacts to Paddy Pimblett vs Justin Gaethje backlash, explains Arman Tsarukyan snub

Arman Tsarukyan still has work to do to get in Dana White’s good graces. The #1 lightweight contender was recently overlooked when the UFC booked an interim title fight.

MMA News / EssentiallySports / December 7

Dana White Accepts Emotional Henry Cejudo’s Final Demand Live After UFC 323 Retirement Fight With Payton Talbott

The numbers told one story when Henry Cejudo‘s hand wasn’t raised at UFC 323. The Octagon told another. Bloodied, exhausted, and staring down the end of a career that spanned Olympic glory and two division championship belts, Cejudo didn’t look like a man asking for sympathy.

Dana White News / MyMMANews / December 6

Paramount and UFC Announce New Seasons Of Dana White’s Contender Series and The Ultimate Fighter

Paramount and UFC today announced new seasons of the popular talent-discovery show DANA WHITE’S CONTENDER The post Paramount and UFC Announce New Seasons Of Dana White’s Contender Series and The Ultimate Fighter first appeared on My MMA News.

MMA News / EssentiallySports / December 6

Dana White’s Mercy Backfires as Logan Paul Predicts Dillon Danis Lawsuit Against UFC After MSG Brawl

Dillon Danis never fails to grab the spotlight for all the wrong reasons, and this time is no different. According to Logan Paul, ‘El Jefe’ is now scheming to sue the UFC.

Dana White News / EssentiallySports / December 6

Max Holloway to Debut Custom Gloves at UFC 326 for Special Cause Backed by Dana White

At UFC 2026’s seasonal press conference, the promotion surprised us in a big way. Along with the presence of all the UFC 324 and 325 main card fighters starring in the Paramount+CBS era, Jon Anik announced Max Holloway’s return to the Octagon against Charles Oliveira at UFC 326.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / December 5

UFC co-creator names the one thing he’d change if he swapped places with Dana White in 2025

The UFC is currently undergoing some big changes ahead of a huge year in 2026. Dana White is bringing back the seasonal press conference format later today to build excitement around the promotion’s run of events that will begin in the new year.

MMA News / EssentiallySports / December 5

Arman Tsarukyan Poised to Fight Outside UFC After Dana White’s Title Snub

Arman Tsarukyan continues to stay sharp while Dana White and the UFC matchmakers play games around him. With gold on his mind, the UFC’s top lightweight contender stepped into the Octagon last month in Qatar, not only winning his fight but finishing Dan Hooker in the second round.

MMA News / FirstSportz / December 5

Tom Aspinall Warned About Beefing With Dana White: 'Don’t Fight Him'

Tom Aspinall has found himself in the spotlight following the controversial eye poke incident at UFC 321. The event strained his relationship with UFC CEO Dana White, raising questions about his standing within the promotion.

MMA News / HITC / December 5

Joe Rogan urges Dana White to reconsider Jon Jones as he unveils dream White House card

Joe Rogan is backing the idea of the biggest stars in the sport fighting at the White House. With more than half a year still to go until the UFC event marking 250 years since American independence, there has already been plenty of noise from fighters putting their hands up for a spot on the card.

MMA News / FirstSportz / December 5

Watch: Dana White Once Paid 10 Times Ticket Price to go Wild in LA Concert’s Mosh Pit

While UFC CEO Dana White is often consumed by the nonstop responsibilities of leading the UFC, he has always made room for enjoyment outside work. He has never avoided fun, despite the pressure associated with significant business decisions.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / December 5

Tom Aspinall warned to not ‘fight’ with Dana White by UFC legend who experienced a similar scenario

Tom Aspinall aired some grievances when speaking for the first time since UFC 321. The UFC heavyweight champion recently posted his first video and did his first interview since the disappointing end to his title defense.

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / December 5

Dana White’s UFC Commitment Questioned

Former UFC Bantamweight Champion Sean O’Malley has questioned Dana White’s enthusiasm, noting a lack of excitement when announcing the promotion’s first two major pay-per-view events for 2026.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / December 4

Joe Rogan wants Dana White to make U-turn on Jon Jones as he reveals his ideal UFC White House card

Joe Rogan wants the biggest names fighting at the White House. While the UFC event to celebrate 250 years of American independence is still seven months away, that has not stopped a number of fighters from staking their claim for a spot on the lineup.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / December 4

Was Paddy Pimblett’s path to a title the easiest? UFC star names who had more ‘Dana White privilege’

Paddy Pimblett’s next fight is proving to be a controversial one. The lightweight contender will have the biggest fight of his career to date at UFC 324 in January, where he’ll challenge for gold on MMA’s biggest stage for the very first time.

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MMA News / EssentiallySports / December 4

Henry Cejudo Reveals Dana White’s Role in Pushing Him Toward Retirement at UFC 323

Henry Cejudo retired after defending the 135 lbs belt against Dominick Cruz at UFC 249 in 2020. Now, five years later, the former two-division champion prepares to ride into the sunset once again at UFC 323 on December 6th.

MMA News / HITC / December 4

Dana White won’t be happy as UFC 323 contender echoes stance he absolutely ‘hates

One of the UFC’s rising lightweights aren’t eager to step in against a particular contender anytime soon. UFC 323, set for this Saturday, features two reigning champions, several hungry challengers, and a number of ranked contenders all stepping into the Octagon.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / December 3

Dana White confronted anti-UFC protesters ahead of the promotion’s debut in big State

When the UFC was growing in popularity during its early days, not everyone was happy to see it come to their hometown. During the early inception of the UFC, it was widely looked down on by people, due to the connotations surrounding it and because of people’s perceptions of what it entailed.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / December 3

Dana White won’t be happy as UFC 323 star becomes the latest to say something he absolutely ‘hates’

A rising UFC lightweight prospect does not plan on running into one contender. Two reigning champions, a couple of hungry challengers, and a number of ranked contenders will be in action at UFC 323 this Saturday.

MMA News / HITC / December 3

Dana White addresses criticism of dull fights and explains how he aims to prevent them

UFC co-founder Dana White takes an active role in shaping the direction of his sport, always looking to prevent fights from turning into a dull spectacle.

MMA News / FirstSportz / December 3

'Thought There Were No Politics' – Dana White’s Shocking Announcement Almost Made Top Contender Almost Hate MMA

Dana White’s announcements for UFC 324 and UFC 325 have generated significant turbulence within the MMA community. The confirmation of Alexander Volkanovski vs Diego Lopes greatly altered expectations for upcoming title opportunities.

MMA News / Dice City Sports / December 2

Dana White Weighs Eye-Poke Fallout: 'Harder Penalties' May Be Only Answer

Tom Aspinall is still recovering from the eye poke. That abruptly ended his first defense as undisputed UFC heavyweight champion against Ciryl Gane in October, and the incident has reignited a long-running debate in MMA: what can actually be done about eye pokes?

MMA News / HITC / December 2

Dana White revives fan-favourite UFC format to ignite multibillion-dollar Paramount+ deal

UFC is reviving a familiar format this week as it looks ahead to what could be the most significant year in its history. Following next weekend’s card in Las Vegas, the promotion is set for a break of more than a month, marking the transition from ESPN to their new $7.7billion deal with Paramount+.

MMA News / HITC / November 30

UFC co-founder questions how Dana White’s focus may shift after Paramount+ deal

One of the sport’s founding figures believes “a lot of things are going to change” for the UFC in the near future. 2026 will mark the start of the promotion’s new $7.7 billion broadcast deal with Paramount+, replacing their long-standing pay-per-view model with a subscription-based approach.