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Daniel Cormier Praises Dana White’s Rival for Paying Him 'Crazy' Money Before UFC

Daniel Cormier maintained a really good relationship with Dana White during his seven years as an active UFC fighter. That goodwill translated well, as ‘DC’ went on to become a trusted commentator for the promotion.

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Dana White Urged to Get Out of His Bubble After RIZIN’s Success

On New Year’s Eve, the UFC remained in preparation mode as they looked forward to starting their Paramount+ CBS era. However, in Japan, the audience was stoked to witness some exhilarating action.

MMA News / MMA Weekly / January 1

Michael Chandler provides Conor McGregor fight update for UFC White House

Continuing his back-and-forth with Conor McGregor and keeping the hype for their rumored clash alive, Michael Chandler has teased an appearance on the UFC White House show.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / December 31

Dana White joked he’d deny ‘conspiracy theorist’ a title shot just to prove his ‘rigged’ remark true

A former champion was adamant that he deserved the next title shot after winning on this day in 2016. There has been a lot of talk in recent weeks due to the UFC’s fight announcements for 2025 about who does and doesn’t deserve a title shot.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / December 30

Dana White snubbed as long pursuit of 23-year-old rising star results in him signing elsewhere

A promising fighter has gone in a different direction following weeks of speculation. Dana White may have committed his long-term future to the UFC, but the leading MMA promotion won’t be his only priority in the new year.

MMA News / EssentiallySports / December 30

Valentina Shevchenko Urged to Issue Dana White an Ultimatum After Best Female Fighter of 2025 Win

Valentina Shevchenko‘s 2025 didn’t feel particularly loud. There were no viral outbursts, manufactured rivalries, or frantic attempts for attention. Instead, it was a year based on something harder to market but far more difficult to sustain: control.

Texas Rangers News / EssentiallySports / December 29

Robert Garcia Breaks Silence on Bam Rodriguez-Dana White’s Zuffa Boxing Rumors

Zuffa Boxing is less than a month away from its official launch. And early rumors suggest that Jesse ‘Bam’ Rodriguez could be on the promotion’s radar.

MMA News / EssentiallySports / December 29

Daniel Cormier Contradicts Dana White’s UFC PPVs Claim With Bold Take on Paramount Era

This year, the UFC’s monumental $7.7 billion deal with Paramount+ and CBS for seven years became the talk of the MMA world. Fans widely appreciated Dana White and Co.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / December 29

Dana White urged to sign Conor McGregor’s teammate after KO win over heavyweight who had 7-1 UFC run

Fans are calling for the UFC to sign a two-weight champion after his latest win Conor McGregor famously held two titles at the same time during his legendary UFC career.

MMA News / EssentiallySports / December 29

Justin Gaethje Risks Dana White’s Punishment as He Nearly Puts UFC 324 at Risk

Justin Gaethje is less than a month away from facing Paddy Pimblett at UFC 324. This time, the stakes feel even higher for ‘The Highlight’, as he prepares to fight for an interim title once again after first winning the belt by defeating Tony Ferguson at UFC 249.

MMA News / FirstSportz / December 29

UFC CEO Dana White Called Out on Popular Podcast for Sidelining Michael ‘Venom’ Page from Fighting

Michael ‘Venom’ Page is one of the most recognizable names on the UFC roster due to his flashy MMA career. Before joining the UFC, Page enjoyed a decorated Bellator run that built his reputation and established a loyal fanbase.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / December 29

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.

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.

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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 / 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.

MMA 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 / 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 / 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.

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.

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 / 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.