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Dana White joked he’d deny ‘conspiracy theorist’ a title shot just to prove his ‘rigged’ remark true

A former champion was adamant that he deserved the next title shot after winning on this day in 2016. There has been a lot of talk in recent weeks due to the UFC’s fight announcements for 2025 about who does and doesn’t deserve a title shot.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / December 30

Dana White snubbed as long pursuit of 23-year-old rising star results in him signing elsewhere

A promising fighter has gone in a different direction following weeks of speculation. Dana White may have committed his long-term future to the UFC, but the leading MMA promotion won’t be his only priority in the new year.

MMA News / EssentiallySports / December 29

Daniel Cormier Contradicts Dana White’s UFC PPVs Claim With Bold Take on Paramount Era

This year, the UFC’s monumental $7.7 billion deal with Paramount+ and CBS for seven years became the talk of the MMA world. Fans widely appreciated Dana White and Co.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / December 29

Dana White urged to sign Conor McGregor’s teammate after KO win over heavyweight who had 7-1 UFC run

Fans are calling for the UFC to sign a two-weight champion after his latest win Conor McGregor famously held two titles at the same time during his legendary UFC career.

MMA News / EssentiallySports / December 29

Justin Gaethje Risks Dana White’s Punishment as He Nearly Puts UFC 324 at Risk

Justin Gaethje is less than a month away from facing Paddy Pimblett at UFC 324. This time, the stakes feel even higher for ‘The Highlight’, as he prepares to fight for an interim title once again after first winning the belt by defeating Tony Ferguson at UFC 249.

MMA News / FirstSportz / December 29

UFC CEO Dana White Called Out on Popular Podcast for Sidelining Michael ‘Venom’ Page from Fighting

Michael ‘Venom’ Page is one of the most recognizable names on the UFC roster due to his flashy MMA career. Before joining the UFC, Page enjoyed a decorated Bellator run that built his reputation and established a loyal fanbase.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / December 29

Dana White’s tease of insane 2025 fight ‘no one will see coming’ didn’t come to fruition

At the end of 2024, Dana White teased fans with a huge fight claiming that no one would see it coming because of how big it was. With 2025 coming to an end, UFC fans are already looking forward to what 2026 may hold in the premier promotion, ahead of a new era in the sport.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / December 29

The UFC’s first few events of new $7.7 billion deal should concern fans

With the UFC now just under a month away from kicking off their new era with Paramount, fans are divided regarding their excitement. When the premier promotion announced their new $7.7 billion broadcast partnership with Paramount, the majority of UFC fans were extremely excited about the future.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / December 28

Dana White was unsure about Ronda Rousey’s UFC future on the night she ended her greatest rivalry

On this day in 2013, Ronda Rousey’s star status continued to climb to historic heights. Dana White may have shut down the idea of Rousey returning to competition but he’s maintained that the UFC will always be her home.

MMA News / EssentiallySports / December 28

Petr Yan Appeals to Dana White for Revenge Fight and Payday on UFC White House Card

UFC’s biggest event next year, the White House fight card, is running into major challenges. At first, superstar fighters who were once eager to join the lineup are now dropping out one by one, leaving Dana White with very few options.

MMA News / EssentiallySports / December 28

Israel Adesanya Drops Alex Pereira UFC White House Hint During Candid Confession

After defeating Magomed Ankalaev in their UFC 320 rematch, Alex Pereira wants nothing but a superfight against Jon Jones at a White House event. However, ‘Poatan’ recently hinted on Instagram that a clash with ‘Bones’ might not be part of the UFC’s plans for next year.

MMA News / EssentiallySports / December 28

First Look Into Dana White’s Zuffa Boxing Roster Ahead of 2026 Event

It’s almost time! 2025 has less than a week left, as the UFC prepares to enter a new era of broadcasting with Paramount. Alongside the MMA promotion, its

MMA News / EssentiallySports / December 28

Islam Makhachev Reveals What Dana White Looks for in UFC Stars After Undefeated Fighter Gets Cut

“Winning is optional. Talking is mandatory. That’s the business now,” one fan admitted the painful truth, following Rinat Fakhretdinov‘s unjust removal from the UFC roster despite being a no-miss, undefeated champion.

MMA News / EssentiallySports / December 27

UFC Middleweight Set to Fight Arman Tsarukyan Highlights Paramount’s Role in Dana White Snub

The MMA world is well aware of the strained relationship between Arman Tsarukyan and Dana White, and Shara ‘Bullet’ Magomedov has now weighed in. Ahead

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / December 27

Dana White told he’s facing major problem for 2026 event as UFC star claims ‘they need me’

One former UFC champion is continuing to make his case for a spot at the White House. Donald Trump announced White House UFC fights this past summer, and plans have continued to advance for the celebratory event in Washington D.C.

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MMA News / Bloody Elbow / December 27

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.

MMA News / FirstSportz / December 27

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.

MMA 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.

MMA 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 / 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 / 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 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'

Tom Brady Reveals Close Family Ties to UFC

MMA News / Dice City Sports / December 9

Dana White Quietly Signs New Five-Year Extension With UFC Parent Company TKO

UFC president and CEO Dana White isn’t going anywhere anytime soon. After months of speculation regarding his long-term future with the promotion, White confirmed Sunday night that he has signed a new five-year contract extension with TKO Group Holdings, keeping him at the helm through at least 2031.