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Oscar De La Hoya Skewers 'S***bag' Dana White During Muhammad Ali Act Rant

On October 16, news broke that the California State Athletic Commission (CSAC) unanimously voted to endorse the Muhammad Ali American Boxing Revival Act, which is a bill that's backed by TKO and Zuffa Boxing, specifically by UFC CEO Dana White and Turki Alalshikh.

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Dana White’s Zuffa Boxing 'Manufacturing Consent' With CSAC Meeting For Bigger Agenda, Says Veteran Journalist

Veteran MMA analyst Luke Thomas is at it again, and this time, he voiced his concerns regarding Dana White and his relatively new venture, Zuffa Boxing.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / October 17

Five fights the UFC should book to kick off their Paramount deal with ‘incredible’ event

The UFC’s event at the White House isn’t the only major priority on their calendar. Dana White has already spoken about the importance of putting together a massive event at the start of next year.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / October 17

Ilia Topuria is targeting history-making UFC White House fight despite Dana White’s recent comments

The current UFC lightweight champion Ilia Topuria is planning an epic return on the upcoming event at the White House. Earlier this year after shockingly vacating his featherweight title, Ilia Topuria went on to continue showing his greatness by knocking out Charles Oliveira to become the new lightweight champion.

MMA News / MMA Sucka / October 16

UFC Vancouver’s Must-See Undercard Saturday Night in BC

UFC Vancouver fight week is here. After a trip to Rio de Janeiro last weekend, Dana White and company head back to North America for this week’s edition of UFC Fight Night.

MMA News / Athlon Sports / October 16

Dana White Breaks Silence on Conor McGregor's UFC Ban

One of the most unprecedented events in combat sports history will happen next year, as a UFC fight card taking place on White House property is currently being planned.

MMA News / Fights Around The World / October 16

Inside Zuffa Boxing: What Dana White’s New Venture Means for Fighters And The Future of The Sport

There’s been plenty of noise about the launch of Dana White’s Zuffa Boxing — much of it coming from White himself, the suits at TKO Group Holdings, Inc.

Oscar De La Hoya criticises new Muhammad Ali Act ruling backed by Dana White

White has already drawn criticism from several promoters and fighters due to the changes he wants to bring into the sport. In addition to his plan to recognise only The Ring belt, White has also been pushing for adjustments to existing boxing legislation.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / October 15

Dana White responds to criticism surrounding recently announced UFC 323 retirement fight

Dana White and the UFC matchmakers receive a lot of praise for fights they put together in the premier promotion, but not all fans agree with some of the matchups.

MMA News / HITC / October 15

Kevin Holland jokes about Dana White panicking after his post-fight pasta incident

Kevin Holland, a fan favourite in the welterweight division, seems to have found a way to amuse himself at Dana White’s expense. Holland returns to action this weekend at UFC Vancouver, stepping into enemy territory to face Canadian prospect Mike Malott in the co-main event.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / October 15

Dana White gave Ronda Rousey a controversial exemption that he wouldn’t even give Conor McGregor

When Ronda Rousey scheduled her return following her first career loss, UFC boss Dana White went back on his word. Early in UFC history, president Dana White was adamant that there would never be any women’s divisions in the sport, and was completely against the idea of female fighting.

MMA News / CBSSPorts.com / October 15

Dana White beginning to put together debut event on Paramount, says Ilia Topuria is a 'possibility'

As matchmaking begins, Topuria could anchor the card that ushers in the UFC's Paramount era

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / October 15

Five ways to improve Dana White’s Contender Series ahead of likely move to Paramount in 2026

Season nine of Dana White’s Contender Series wrapped up on Tuesday night at the Apex. As fans have come to expect, the final episode of the season produced some more stunning finishes and back and forth battles.

MMA News / HITC / October 15

Dana White hints at Charles Oliveira vs Max Holloway BMF title rematch plans

It looks like Dana White is fully backing a rematch between Max Holloway and Charles Oliveira. Charles Oliveira, fresh off a home-soil victory, has set his sights on a BMF title bout against Max Holloway after returning to form with an impressive win.

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MMA News / MMA on SI / October 15

Dana White stunned after disgusting spinning elbow knockout at DWCS

In one of the best seasons the history of Dana White’s Contender Series, the 10th and final week of Season 9 didn’t disappoint, with some electrifying finishes across the board from the UFC APEX in Las Vegas, Nevada Tuesday night.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / October 15

Dana White speaks out for the first time on Conor McGregor’s 18-month UFC suspension

UFC boss Dana White has spoken publicly for the first time since the suspension of former two-weight champion Conor McGregor. Seeing his immediate future in the Octagon thrown into the air once more, Conor McGregor was slapped with an 18-month retroactive suspension from CSAD (Combat Sports Anti-Doping) — partners with the UFC.

MMA News / MMA Weekly / October 15

Dana White's Contender Series, Week 10 Results: Five UFC contracts awarded

Dana White's Contender Series wrapped up its ninth season on Tuesday with a six-bout fight card at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas. The fight card was headlined by a light heavyweight match between two undefeated prospects, Freddy Vidal and Levi Rodrigues.

MMA News / EssentiallySports / October 14

Dana White’s Contender Series Season 9 Finale Fighter Exposed for ‘Fake Fights’ in Record Audit

Dana White’s Contender Series is gearing up for the final of Season 9. This has been the platform that paved the way for a few former champions, and it will continue to do the same and produce future champions.

MMA News / EssentiallySports / October 14

Trouble Strikes Dana White Again as Rising Prospect Withdraws From UFC 322: JDM vs. Islam

Putting together fights is sometimes a thankless job, often involving risks that could derail whole events. Just ask Dana White, the man who’s had to deal with more withdrawals and setbacks than perhaps any organizer out there, given the volume and scale of events he puts together.

MMA News / NY Fights / October 13