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Donald Trump hints at UFC White House event featuring up to nine title fights

Donald Trump has dropped a few hints about the upcoming UFC White House event, calling it one of the biggest in combat sports history. The UFC wrapped up their final event of 2026 this past weekend, marking the end of their broadcast deal with ESPN.

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Donald Trump claims UFC White House event will include ‘8-9 title fights’ in wild update

New details regarding the UFC White House event have been teased by Donald Trump, with the event shaping up to be the greatest combat sports event of all time.

MMA News / EssentiallySports / December 8

Alex Pereira Reveals UFC Return Plan as Jon Jones at White House in Limbo

Alex Pereira wants only legacy fights, nothing less. Over a month has passed since he reclaimed his belt from Magomed Ankalaev at UFC 320, where he finished the Russian champion in just ninety seconds in front of a stacked Sin City crowd.

MMA News / EssentiallySports / December 8

Dana White Settles Conor McGregor vs. Jon Jones GOAT Debate In Most Honest Take

Who is the GOAT of UFC? This question has haunted the promotion’s narratives since its very inception. For Dana White, the uncontested winner is Jon Jones.

MMA News / EssentiallySports / December 8

Dana White Lands in Hot Water After Backing UFC Doctors on Alexandre Pantoja

After the UFC 323 co-main event, everyone agreed on two things: Joshua Van should not have celebrated an injury TKO win the way he did, and Alexandre Pantoja‘s elbow injury should not have been replaying on loop on the broadcast.

MMA News / EssentiallySports / December 8

Dana White Hails Conor McGregor’s $200M Empire After Triple Crown Bid Adds to White House Buzz

In a week when the UFC White House event was already making headlines, it wasn’t a fight announcement or a staredown that changed the conversation—it was Dana White himself.

MMA News / MMA on SI / December 7

Dana White confusingly clarifies position on Tom Aspinall's UFC 321 eye poke

UFC fans looking for an update of any kind concerning UFC Heavyweight Champion Tom Aspinall: prepare to be bitterly disappointed. Aspinall laid out his

Dana White Breaks Silence On Terence Crawford's Title Stripping With Scathing Message

Perhaps the biggest story to come out of the boxing world this week was that the WBC decided to strip Terence Crawford of his super middleweight belt, which he won by beating Canelo Alvarez back in September, because Crawford refused to pay the WBC sanctioning fees for his previous two bouts.

MMA News / MMA on SI / December 7

Dana White draws critical conclusion about Henry Cejudo's UFC 323 retirement

Former UFC two-division champion Henry Cejudo officially announced his retirement Saturday night following a loss to Payton Talbott Saturday night at UFC 323.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / December 7

When will Dana White leave the UFC? CEO and president provides huge update on his long-term plans

The UFC president commented on the current state of his contract on Saturday night. Dana White wasn’t in attendance for the press conferences that took place during the UFC’s final PPV fight week of 2025.

MMA News / EssentiallySports / December 7

Alexandre Pantoja Subbed as Dana White Sets Eyes on UFC Japan Next

Last night at the T-Mobile Arena, Alexandre Pantoja’s fifth title defense took a shocking and dramatic turn. In front of thousands of fans, the Brazilian injured his arm while performing a break fall against Joshua Van just 26 seconds into the bout, dealing a severe blow to his reign.

MMA News / HITC / December 7

Dana White addresses Tom Aspinall criticism following eye poke flashpoint

UFC 321’s controversial episode has been addressed again by Dana White, who offered clarification on his previous comments. The relationship between the UFC and Tom Aspinall has appeared strained ever since the incident in Abu Dhabi.

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MMA News / Bloody Elbow / December 7

Dana White reacts to Paddy Pimblett vs Justin Gaethje backlash, explains Arman Tsarukyan snub

Arman Tsarukyan still has work to do to get in Dana White’s good graces. The #1 lightweight contender was recently overlooked when the UFC booked an interim title fight.

MMA News / EssentiallySports / December 7

Dana White Accepts Emotional Henry Cejudo’s Final Demand Live After UFC 323 Retirement Fight With Payton Talbott

The numbers told one story when Henry Cejudo‘s hand wasn’t raised at UFC 323. The Octagon told another. Bloodied, exhausted, and staring down the end of a career that spanned Olympic glory and two division championship belts, Cejudo didn’t look like a man asking for sympathy.

MMA News / MyMMANews / December 6

Paramount and UFC Announce New Seasons Of Dana White’s Contender Series and The Ultimate Fighter

Paramount and UFC today announced new seasons of the popular talent-discovery show DANA WHITE’S CONTENDER The post Paramount and UFC Announce New Seasons Of Dana White’s Contender Series and The Ultimate Fighter first appeared on My MMA News.

MMA News / EssentiallySports / December 6

Max Holloway to Debut Custom Gloves at UFC 326 for Special Cause Backed by Dana White

At UFC 2026’s seasonal press conference, the promotion surprised us in a big way. Along with the presence of all the UFC 324 and 325 main card fighters starring in the Paramount+CBS era, Jon Anik announced Max Holloway’s return to the Octagon against Charles Oliveira at UFC 326.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / December 5

UFC co-creator names the one thing he’d change if he swapped places with Dana White in 2025

The UFC is currently undergoing some big changes ahead of a huge year in 2026. Dana White is bringing back the seasonal press conference format later today to build excitement around the promotion’s run of events that will begin in the new year.

MMA News / FirstSportz / December 5

Tom Aspinall Warned About Beefing With Dana White: 'Don’t Fight Him'

Tom Aspinall has found himself in the spotlight following the controversial eye poke incident at UFC 321. The event strained his relationship with UFC CEO Dana White, raising questions about his standing within the promotion.

MMA News / FirstSportz / December 5

Watch: Dana White Once Paid 10 Times Ticket Price to go Wild in LA Concert’s Mosh Pit

While UFC CEO Dana White is often consumed by the nonstop responsibilities of leading the UFC, he has always made room for enjoyment outside work. He has never avoided fun, despite the pressure associated with significant business decisions.

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / December 5

Dana White’s UFC Commitment Questioned

Former UFC Bantamweight Champion Sean O’Malley has questioned Dana White’s enthusiasm, noting a lack of excitement when announcing the promotion’s first two major pay-per-view events for 2026.

MMA News / HITC / December 4

Dana White won’t be happy as UFC 323 contender echoes stance he absolutely ‘hates

One of the UFC’s rising lightweights aren’t eager to step in against a particular contender anytime soon. UFC 323, set for this Saturday, features two reigning champions, several hungry challengers, and a number of ranked contenders all stepping into the Octagon.

MMA News / FirstSportz / December 3

'Thought There Were No Politics' – Dana White’s Shocking Announcement Almost Made Top Contender Almost Hate MMA

Dana White’s announcements for UFC 324 and UFC 325 have generated significant turbulence within the MMA community. The confirmation of Alexander Volkanovski vs Diego Lopes greatly altered expectations for upcoming title opportunities.

MMA News / Dice City Sports / December 2

Dana White Weighs Eye-Poke Fallout: 'Harder Penalties' May Be Only Answer

Tom Aspinall is still recovering from the eye poke. That abruptly ended his first defense as undisputed UFC heavyweight champion against Ciryl Gane in October, and the incident has reignited a long-running debate in MMA: what can actually be done about eye pokes?

MMA News / HITC / December 2

Dana White revives fan-favourite UFC format to ignite multibillion-dollar Paramount+ deal

UFC is reviving a familiar format this week as it looks ahead to what could be the most significant year in its history. Following next weekend’s card in Las Vegas, the promotion is set for a break of more than a month, marking the transition from ESPN to their new $7.7billion deal with Paramount+.