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Dana White lifts lid on recent setback that stalled Arman Tsarukyan’s title bid

The lightweight division’s top contender will not be fighting for the championship, and the UFC president has explained the reason why. Paddy Pimblett is set to take on Justin Gaethje in the UFC 324 main event for the interim lightweight belt, but many feel Arman Tsarukyan should be in that spot.

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Dana White reveals why he’s ‘never been a believer’ in sport Joe Rogan still begs him to get into

As Dana White prepares to enter the boxing world, Joe Rogan still thinks a different sport holds the most promise. After overseeing the UFC’s growth from struggling organization into a global sporting powerhouse, White is making a return to a different realm of the fight game in 2026.

Dana White News / MMA Weekly / January 9

Dana White details 'UFC takeover' of D.C. for White House event

The logistics for the UFC event at the White House this summer are done. UFC CEO Dana White revealed details about the upcoming event scheduled for June 14 in Washington D.C.

MMA News / EssentiallySports / January 8

Joe Rogan Urges Dana White to Drop Grudge With White House Main Event at Stake

We know how Dana White holds on to a grudge. But will his adamance be his undoing? Joe Rogan, for one, believes White should put aside his personal feelings to prepare a card like no other for the upcoming UFC White House event.

MMA News / EssentiallySports / January 8

Dana White Confirms Arman Tsarukyan’s Behavior Cost Him UFC 324 Title Shot After Paddy Pimblett Rant

Arman Tsarukyan was left heartbroken and bewildered when he learned of the UFC’s decision. Despite a dominant win over Dan Hooker in November and firmly holding the No.

MMA News / Athlon Sports / January 8

UFC White House Update: Dana White Unveils More Details

In an interview on CBS Mornings on Jan. 8, UFC CEO Dana White provided the most comprehensive details to date on the planned UFC event at the White House, solidifying its status as the most ambitious project in combat sports history.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / January 8

Former champion criticizes audacious UFC White House event plan… ‘I might be asleep’

Despite the widespread excitement for the upcoming UFC White House event, one former champion has criticized the plan. This coming June 14, the premier MMA promotion is set to put on its biggest event ever when they land on the lawn of the White House for the UFC White House event.

Dana White News / The Body Lock / January 8

Dana White Reveals How 90,000 Fans Will Attend Historic UFC White House Event

UFC White House card on June 14 will have 5,000 fans on South Lawn and 85,000 at nearby Ellipse park No tickets will be sold to the general public for

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / January 8

Dana White gives update on who the Justin Gaethje vs Paddy Pimblett winner will fight after UFC 324

The UFC president sounds less sure that Ilia Topuria will await the interim lightweight champion. Topuria announced a UFC hiatus ahead of the new year due to personal issues away from the cage.

MMA News / HITC / January 8

Conor McGregor issues warning to Dana White while teasing UFC return

Conor McGregor is once again setting his sights high for 2026. The Irishman has not fought since July 2021, when he suffered his second defeat of the year.

MMA News / HITC / January 8

Furious UFC fan starts petition after learning PPV costs are still unavoidable

Some international UFC fans will not see the benefits of the promotion’s big change coming in 2026. In August, Dana White revealed the details of a new $7.7 billion broadcast deal that will see UFC move to Paramount+ in the United States.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / January 7

Angry fan launches petition after realizing he still has to buy UFC pay-per-view events

Not every UFC fan will experience the benefits of the promotion’s big change in 2026. In August, Dana White announced the UFC’s new $7.7 billion US broadcast deal that has made Paramount+ the promotion’s new home.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / January 7

Conor McGregor sends Dana White a message in his latest UFC comeback promise: ‘Get ready…’

Conor McGregor is continuing to predict big things for 2026. The former two-division UFC champion has not entered the Octagon since July 2021, when he fell to a second loss of that year.

MMA News / HITC / January 7

Fans criticise Dana White’s Zuffa Boxing launch after underwhelming debut details

The date and venue for Zuffa Boxing’s debut event have now been confirmed. The first official Zuffa Boxing event now has a confirmed date and location, but rather than generating excitement, the update has intensified doubts surrounding Dana White’s ambitious new venture.

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MMA News / Dice City Sports / January 7

Conor McGregor Eyes White House Spectacle With Floyd Mayweather MMA Rematch

Conor McGregor has never been subtle about how he wants to return to the spotlight and for 2026, he’s aiming as big as it gets. Last year, U.S. President Donald Trump and UFC CEO Dana White announced plans for a historic UFC event on the White House lawn as part of celebrations marking the United States’ 250th anniversary.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / January 7

UFC legend Valentina Shevchenko slams fans who skip ‘very beautiful’ WMMA fights

Women’s MMA has come a very long way during the past dozen years. Dana White famously said he’d never allow female fights to take place inside the UFC Octagon.

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / January 7

Zuffa Boxing’s First Event Announced

Dana White’s Zuffa Boxing is officially launching its first event on January 23 at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas. This debut marks the beginning of a broadcast partnership with Paramount+, occurring just one night before the first UFC event on the same platform.

MMA News / EssentiallySports / January 1

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 / 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 / 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 / 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