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Dana White’s Real Problem With Choosing Islam Makhachev’s Next Opponent Highlighted by UFC Insider

Islam Makhachev’s move to welterweight should have simplified matchmaking for Dana White and the promotion. A new champion. A fresh division. And a long line of contenders waiting to pounce on the opportunity to dethrone him.

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Jon Jones says he’s willing to do something he hasn’t done in 15 years to ensure UFC White House spot

Jon Jones wants to return at the White House in 2026 even if it means taking a backwards step. Following his retirement earlier this year, the consensus greatest of all time has been inspired to make a return by two key elements.

Dana White faces accusations of ‘lying frequently’ over Jake Paul–Anthony Joshua fight

Dana White has been accused of being dishonest by former UFC CFO Nakisa Bidarian after he said he didn’t know about Jake Paul’s fight with Anthony Joshua.

Dana White Blasted For 'Blatant Lie' About Jake Paul vs Anthony Joshua Fight

When speaking with the media after UFC 322 ended on November 15, UFC CEO Dana White was asked whether he "had seen the fight being worked on for December 19th in Miami?" "Did I see the fight being worked on for December 19th in Miami?

MMA News / EssentiallySports / November 24

Alex Pereira Casts Doubt on Jon Jones Fight at UFC White House Amid Dana White’s Hesitation

After Alex Pereira flattened Magomed Ankalaev at UFC 320, the Brazilian wasted no time revealing his next move. Inside the T-Mobile Arena, ‘Poatan’ reclaimed the light heavyweight title with a ruthless first-round knockout, then immediately declared that only a heavyweight showdown at the White House would be worthy of him next.

MMA News / EssentiallySports / November 24

Islam Makhachev Issues 2-Week Notice as Dana White Predicted to Announce His Next Fight

Islam Makhachev didn’t stick around long to discuss rankings, hype, or fan favorites. Just a week after capturing the welterweight title and establishing himself as the sport’s pound-for-pound king, he was already planning ahead—calmly, confidently, and with the certainty that only a champion with options can afford.

MMA News / EssentiallySports / November 24

Islam Makhachev Reveals Only Condition for Dana White to Make Him Fight Ilia Topuria at 155

Islam Makhachev has been open about what he wants next. Fresh off becoming a two-division champion, the Dagestani star finds himself in the midst of MMA’s most anticipated hypothetical fight: a showdown with Ilia Topuria.

MMA News / EssentiallySports / November 21

Dana White Urged To 'Definitively Prove' Francis Ngannou Shoved Him After UFC Snub

“This guy’s not a good f*****g guy. He’s a bad guy.” That’s a strong and charged statement to make. But that’s exactly how UFC boss Dana White describes former heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou.

MMA News / EssentiallySports / November 21

Arman Tsarukyan Once Again Risks Dana White’s Punishment After Wild UFC Qatar Weigh-In Clash

Arman Tsarukyan seems intent on risking Dana White‘s temper again, with his UFC Qatar stunt raising alarms. The entire MMA world was convinced that Arman Tsarukyan wasn’t getting another title shot anytime soon after he pulled out of UFC 311 against Islam Makhachev.

MMA News / EssentiallySports / November 21

Dana White’s Optimistic Take On UFC Fighters Gets a Reality Check From Ex-Title Challenger

“This isn’t a career. This is an opportunity,” – Dana White famously said these words a few years ago, and now he’s doubled down on it. For the UFC CEO, fighters might be putting a little too much effort into fighting and not enough into building a personal brand.

MMA News / HITC / November 21

Kamaru Usman stands up for Francis Ngannou following Dana White’s brutal claims

Kamaru Usman has spoken up for Francis Ngannou following recent comments from Dana White. Francis Ngannou’s departure from the UFC in 2023 stunned the MMA world, especially since he left while still holding the heavyweight title.

MMA News / EssentiallySports / November 21

Ivanka Trump’s Silent Role Behind Jon Jones’ UFC Return Revealed Amid Dana White’s White House Refusal

Jon Jones‘ fascination with the UFC’s upcoming White House card has always sounded personal, almost emotional—but it turns out the tale behind his return may be bigger than anybody thought.

MMA News / EssentiallySports / November 20

Islam Makhachev Speculates Dana White’s Retirement as UFC Sidelined for Boxing and Other Ventures

Islam Makhachev rarely comments on UFC politics, but when he does, he often says the quiet part aloud. Instead of talking about opponents or rankings, the Dagestani focused on something fighters rarely talk about in public: the state of the UFC itself.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / November 20

Kamaru Usman defends Francis Ngannou over Dana White’s recent accusations

Kamaru Usman has defended his longtime friend and former UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou after Dana White’s recent accusations. When Francis Ngannou dropped his heavyweight title and shockingly left the UFC in 2023, it sent shockwaves around the MMA world.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / November 20

UFC 322 star returns to blue collar job after being snubbed by Dana White for $50,000 bonus

Just weeks after scoring a win in one of the Fights of the Year at UFC 322, Ethyn Ewing has returned to the jobsite. It is unfortunately commonplace in MMA for fighters to have other jobs alongside chasing their careers in the sport.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / November 20

Dana White questioned as UFC legend says it was ‘crazy’ not to give Islam Makhachev a UFC 322 bonus

One former champion disagreed with a big omission from the UFC 322 bonus list. Last Saturday’s pay-per-view event at Madison Square Garden concluded with the crowning of the UFC’s latest two-division champion.

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MMA News / EssentiallySports / November 20

PFL Drops Major Update on 2026 Season even as Dana White & UFC Eye Big Star

Former CEO Peter Murray has always employed a traditional sports-like structure, with a season-and-playoffs approach for PFL events. As combat sports fans are well aware, it is something completely different from how the UFC and Dana White run things.

MMA News / MMA Weekly / November 19

Dana White recounts the time Francis Ngannou tried to physically bully him

UFC CEO Dana White and former heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou have had tumultuous relationship over the years, but the extent of it we didn't know. Ngannou arrived in the UFC in late 2015 with an intimidating physique, a movie-worthy backstory, and a cargo ship full of punching power.

MMA News / Athlon Sports / November 18

Dana White Speaks on Jon Jones at UFC White House Event

The upcoming UFC White House card is designed to be a historic spectacle for the promotion. President Donald Trump's announcement of the event has sparked a wave of call-outs from fighters eager to secure a spot on the prestigious card.

MMA News / Field Level Media / November 17

Dana White: Dillon Danis banned from UFC after brawl

UFC CEO Dana White said mixed-martial arts fighter Dillon Danis is banned from future events after his involvement in a brawl on Saturday night during UFC 322 in New York.

MMA News / Dice City Sports / November 16

Dana White Bans Dillon Danis From All Future UFC Events After UFC 322 Brawl

NEW YORK – Dana White didn’t need long to figure out what was happening when chaos erupted near cageside at the start of the UFC 322 broadcast. “I was on the other side, and I go, ‘F*ck I know exactly what that is.

MMA News / Athlon Sports / November 15

Dana White Raises Stakes for UFC 322 Main Event

UFC 322 features a strong mix of rising talent and two major top-end clashes. Dana White sparks debate with new comments about the pound-for-pound race.

MMA News / 5 GOATs / November 15

Dana White sports Kaulig Ram Trucks NASCAR shirt during UFC 322 face-offs

Don’t look now, but Dana White is about to be a familiar face around the NASCAR garage as we get to the 2026 season. White was seen with a Kaulig Racing Ram Trucks polo last night at the UFC 322 face-offs.

MMA News / The Spun / November 13

UFC Fighter Trashes The Idea Of Fighting At The White House

There's at least one fighter strongly against being part of the UFC's event at the White House on July 4, 2026. UFC CEO Dana White confirmed in August that a live event will be held on the White House lawn for the country's 250th birthday celebration.

MMA News / Dice City Sports / November 5

Dana White Confirms FBI Involvement in Isaac Dulgarian Betting Scandal

UFC CEO Dana White confirmed Tuesday that the organization has involved the FBI in the investigation surrounding the suspicious betting activity and subsequent release of featherweight fighter Isaac Dulgarian, who suffered a controversial first-round loss at UFC Vegas 110.

MMA News / Field Level Media / November 5

Dana White: UFC met with FBI over suspicious betting activity

With the UFC potentially facing its second betting scandal in the past three years, CEO Dana White told TMZ on Tuesday that the promotion is in close contact with the FBI after heavily favored featherweight Isaac Dulgarian lost on Saturday at UFC Vegas 110.