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Dana White Announces Zuffa Boxing's First Ever Championship Fight

In a sport long criticized for its fractured landscape, a new player has emerged with ambitions to reshape professional boxing entirely. Zuffa Boxing, the ambitious promotion founded by UFC CEO Dana White and backed by Saudi Arabia's Turki Alalshikh, officially launched in January, promising to apply the UFC’s business model to boxing.

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UFC begins to craft lineup for White House event

The UFC has officially started to build its fight lineup for the June 14 event at the White House, according to CEO Dana White.

Dana White convinced 28-year-old NFL star could be UFC champion

Dana White is high on the quality that the Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby possesses, believing UFC gold could be in his future. There's a lot of discussion about which sport has the most athletic athletes.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / February 10

Dana White shuts down ‘total BS’ claim about leaked fight headlining the UFC White House card

Dana White insists one rumored fight will not headline the biggest event of 2026. The UFC CEO will bring MMA’s premier promotion to President Donald Trump‘s official residence on June 14.

MMA News / EssentiallySports / February 10

UFC Champ Suffers Injury Setback After Reportedly Being ‘Banned’ From White House Event

The UFC White House event has quickly become the most talked-about fight card of the year. Scheduled for June 14, on President Donald Trump’s birthday, the event will celebrate America’s 250th anniversary, with American fighters reportedly taking priority for participation.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / February 10

UFC 326 will feature the promotion’s first fights to air simultaneously on Paramount+ and CBS

The UFC will be utilizing their new broadcast deal in a new way next month. Dana White announced the promotion’s huge deal with Paramount+ last August to get fans excited about the start of a new era.

MMA News / HITC / February 10

Dana White confirms UFC White House matchmaking begins today

Things are about to get very serious about the biggest event of the year. There’s been a lot of talk over the past few months about who might end up on the UFC’s White House card in June.

MMA News / EssentiallySports / February 10

Dana White Responds to Conor McGregor’s 'Leaked' White House Fight With Wary Matchmaking Update

After Dana White recently dismissed Michael Chandler as an opponent for Conor McGregor, there have been several rumors about a potential opponent for ‘The Notorious’ at the White House Card.

MMA News / HITC / February 10

Mokaev, released by Dana White, handed UFC BJJ title shot offer

The former flyweight contender was released from the UFC, and the split didn’t end on good terms. In 2022, rising flyweight prospect Muhammad Mokaev joined the promotion, entering with a fair amount of buzz surrounding him.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / February 9

Former contender who was cut by Dana White offered title shot in UFC BJJ promotion

The former flyweight contender was cut from the UFC, leaving their relationship on bad terms. In 2022, the UFC signed soaring flyweight prospect Muhammad Mokaev to the promotion, with him coming into the premier promotion with a lot of hype around his name.

MMA News / EssentiallySports / February 9

Sean O’Malley Backs Dana White’s Major Claim During UFC Antitrust Lawsuit Testimony

While the public sees Dana White as the UFC’s ultimate puppet master, Sean O’Malley’s response to his boss’s recent court testimony confirms what many fighters already knew: the real decision-making responsibility lies elsewhere.

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Dana White News / EssentiallySports / February 9

PFL Signs Japanese MMA Champion Rejected by Dana White Amid UFC Japan’s Growing Buzz

The Professional Fighters League (PFL) is surely looking to make big waves in the MMA circuit. With UFC leading the charge as the top promotion, PFL is taking some major steps to level up its cards.

MMA News / EssentiallySports / February 8

Why Dana White Shouldn’t Fumble UFC Japan After Kyoji Horiguchi’s Win Over Amir Albazi

What’s next for Kyoji Horiguchi after beating Amir Albazi at UFC Vegas 113? The Japanese star believes he’s ready to fight for the flyweight championship, which is definitely an option.

MMA News / MMA on SI / February 8

Jon Jones Sends Concerning Message to Dana White as UFC White House Card Looms

Former UFC two-division champion Jon Jones provided an update regarding a potential return to the promotion. And it certainly isn't a good one, especially for those anticipating a comeback.

MMA News / EssentiallySports / February 8

Daniel Cormier Backs Conor McGregor to Fight at White House Over All-American Jon Jones

Despite being the face and biggest money-maker for Dana White and Co., Conor McGregor’s UFC return is still uncertain. Dana White recently shut down his fight against his most desirable opponent, Michael Chandler, at the UFC White House event on June 14.

Dana White’s $20 Million Investment and Mark Zuckerberg Partnership Finally Bears Fruit With UFC Vegas 113

UFC entered 2026 with a bang! From new broadcasting deals to many other changes, the era of the leading MMA promotion promised to be exciting. While the first numbered event surely did impress many, did the first Fight Night at Apex also leave a similar impression?

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / February 8

Dana White told to cut top contender from the weakest UFC division after second loss in a row

Dana White has a big decision to make following UFC Vegas 113. The first fight night of 2026 was topped off by Mario Bautista’s submission win over Vinicius Oliveira.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / February 8

Dana White dishes out $450,000 in bonuses on drab night at the Apex for UFC Vegas 113

Dana White paid out $450,000 in bonuses for a relatively quiet night at the Meta Apex on Saturday night. Mario Bautista headlined the first Apex event of the new Paramount era in what was his only ever headliner.

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / February 8

UFC White House Expectations

The UFC White House event is set for June 14, but it won’t be the massive stadium spectacle some expected. TKO CEO Ari Emanuel has clarified that the card will only feature six to seven fights in total.

MMA News / HITC / February 7

Dana White’s UFC CEO role explained after comments on matchmaking and contracts

Dana White has recently admitted something surprising about his current role at the UFC. White, 56, has been at the helm of MMA’s biggest promotion for a quarter of a century.

MMA News / MMA Weekly / February 6

UFC White House reduced to 6 or 7 fights, says Ari Emanuel

The UFC has scrapped its original plans and instead will select just six or seven fights for the White House event. Many fighters are clamoring to be one of the lucky few featured on the once-in-a-lifetime UFC White House card, and their chances of competing in front of the United States President have now been severely reduced.

MMA News / Dice City Sports / February 6

UFC Chimes In On How Fights Will Take Place On The White House Card

The UFC’s unprecedented event at the White House is beginning to take shape. The card scheduled for June 14 on the South Lawn. Will feature at least six fights, according to Ari Emanuel, who shared new details Friday during an appearance on The Pat McAfee Show.

MMA News / HITC / February 6

Dana White feared UFC star could ‘die’ after absorbing 445 strikes in historic fight

Max Holloway produced one of the most dominant performances in UFC history — but the aftermath left the promotion’s president deeply concerned. Five years ago today, Max Holloway delivered what many regard as the most lopsided performance the UFC has ever seen.

MMA News / NY Fights / February 6

Dana White Confirms Limited Involvement in UFC Day-to-Day Operations During Antitrust Lawsuit Testimony

With his attention increasingly split between ventures outside the UFC, such as Zuffa Boxing and Power Slap, fans have begun accusing Dana White of growing apathetic toward the promotion he once fought tooth and nail to build.

MMA News / 5 GOATs / February 2

Dana White continues feud with Oscar De La Hoya, tells him to ‘get on OnlyFans’ to pay rent

Dana White didn’t hold back when discussing boxing legend Oscar De La Hoya’s current situation on a recent live stream. The UFC boss was sitting ringside at his new promotion, Zuffa Boxing, when he sounded off on De La Hoya’s current situation.