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Dana White’s ‘Boxing Takeover’ Plans Questioned by UFC Legend Anderson Silva

UFC CEO Dana White is preparing to introduce significant changes to professional boxing through his Zuffa Boxing project. He aims to reshape the sport using the exact blueprint that helped build the UFC from the ground up.

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Conor McGregor drops huge hint that UFC White House return is booked against longtime rival

Conor McGregor’s return to action is seemingly imminent, and the Irish star has teased who it will take place against. 2025 marked the fourth year in a row that Conor McGregor has been out of action with his last fight having come against Dustin Poirier at UFC 264.

Dana White 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 / 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.

MMA News / FirstSportz / December 26

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.

MMA News / EssentiallySports / December 24

Dana White Ordered to Testify in UFC Antitrust Case as Alleged Gaps in Evidence Surface

“I will tell someone about it so that it does not happen a million times,” Rinat Fakhretdinov shared after abruptly being cut from the UFC roster despite a perfect record.

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.

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MMA News / EssentiallySports / December 23

Dana White Is Avoiding Financial Risk by Firing Russian Fighters, Claims MMA Experts

“It is what it is…” UFC CEO Dana White said after cutting the Russian-British undefeated star Muhammad Mokaev last year, shortly following his victory at UFC 304.

MMA News / EssentiallySports / December 23

Undefeated UFC Fighter Releases Statement After Dana White Abruptly Cut Him

Perfect 6-0-1 record. Unwavering dominance in the Octagon. And still Rinat Fakhretdinov found himself charting his MMA career outside UFC as Dana White abruptly ended his contract.

Dana White’s new boxing league heading for ‘lame’ launch according to Eddie Hearn

Dana White has been warned by Eddie Hearn that he just has four weeks to avoid a dud first event for his new boxing league. The renowned boxing boss used to be thick as thieves with UFC CEO White, but the pair’s relationship has hit a rocky patch as they prepare to do battle as boxing promoters.

MMA News / MMA on SI / December 23

UFC newcomer to debut in Houston after stunning Dana White with contract-winning KO

Welterweight fighter Jean-Paul Lebosnoyani officially has a date for his UFC debut after earning himself a UFC contract in September. With the ESPN era

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / December 23

UFC star on 23-fight unbeaten streak and first man to KO Sean Strickland among 4 cut by Dana White

Four fighters have been cut from the UFC roster just days before Christmas. Rhys McKee announced his second exit from MMA’s premier promotion last week.

MMA News / HITC / December 22

UFC fighter says Dana White promised him a title shot if he met this condition in his last bout

After a chat with the boss, one UFC contender went into his last fight with a clear aim in mind. Islam Makhachev was approached by the UFC about fighting in January, but that plan fell through.

MMA News / Dice City Sports / December 22

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

The UFC’s historic White House event is still six months away, but the card’s biggest potential matchup might already be slipping through the promotion’s fingers and Daniel Cormier isn’t thrilled about it.

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'

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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 / MMA Weekly / December 17

UFC legend flames Jon Jones, 'not very bright' over UFC White House event

Jon Jones has been angling for a place on the White House event since its announcement earlier this year. Despite many believing him to be a shoo-in for a spot, one UFC legend isn't so certain.

MMA News / FirstSportz / December 14

Dana White Drops Three Word Reaction After ‘KO of The Year’ Contender Moment

UFC CEO Dana White has long emphasized the importance of fighters proving themselves through performance rather than hype. He has consistently shown a willingness to invest in younger fighters, believing their hunger and drive often separate them from the pack.