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Arman Tsarukyan Backed for Title Fight as UFC Insider Urges Dana White to Reconsider Snub

Few in the UFC hold grudges like CEO Dana White. He’s currently under fire for skipping top-ranked contender Arman Tsarukyan for the interim title and instead giving No.

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Is Dana White falling victim to historic ‘silk pyjamas’ quote? His latest media run suggests so

Conor McGregor’s sheer level of fame and success led to his ultimate downfall in the sport, and something similar seems to be happening to the UFC boss.

Dana White brings in ex-heavyweight champion brutally KO’d by Anthony Joshua

Dana White is hoping to get Zuffa Boxing off the ground after years of speculation about his plans to move into boxing. After co-promoting Conor McGregor vs Floyd Mayweather, White spent years teasing a move into boxing, and early in 2025, he finally announced his own promotion.

Dana White News / EssentiallySports / January 13

Sean O’Malley Convinced Dana White Will Snub Former UFC Champ for White House Event’s Success

While Merab Dvalishvili is eyeing a rematch against Petr Yan, Sean O’Malley is also looking to fight ‘No Mercy’ in the UFC White House main event and is already convinced that Dana White will choose him over the former champion.

MMA News / EssentiallySports / January 13

Arman Tsarukyan Admits Regretting Mistakes That Made Dana White Snub Him for UFC Title Shot

Arman Tsarukyan didn’t lose his place in the title picture overnight. And now, for the first time, he’s openly admitting that he knows exactly where things went wrong.

Dana White reportedly signs former heavyweight champion who was knocked out cold by Anthony Joshua

Dana White is looking to build some momentum with Zuffa Boxing ahead of their first few shows. After years of teasing he would enter the world of boxing promoting, especially after co-promoting Conor McGregor vs Floyd Mayweather, Dana White announced his boxing promotion early in 2025.

MMA News / The Body Lock / January 12

Khamzat Chimaev Wants Alex Pereira at UFC White House: ‘Don’t Worry, I’ll Finish You’

Khamzat Chimaev called out Alex Pereira on social media for a fight at the UFC White House event planned for June 2026 Chimaev claimed Pereira is ‘scared’

Eddie Hearn hits out at Dana White as promoter stakes historic boxing claim

In 2026, the dynamic between Eddie Hearn and Dana White is becoming more and more tense. Hearn has regularly acknowledged White’s success in MMA, They developed a rapport ahead of Zuffa Boxing’s launch in 2025, but that has not lasted.

MMA News / MMA on SI / January 12

Khamzat Chimaev calls out 'scared' Alex Pereira for UFC White House fight

UFC Middleweight Champion Khamzat Chimaev isn’t giving up on his pursuit of a matchup with fellow UFC titleholder Alex Pereira. A perfect 15-0 in his professional

Eddie Hearn hits back at Dana White: ‘I am the greatest boxing promoter that’s ever lived’

The rivalry between Eddie Hearn and Dana White is heating up in 2026. Anthony Joshua‘s promoter has frequently praised the UFC CEO for his work in the MMA world.

MMA News / EssentiallySports / January 11

‘Lesson Learned’: Arman Tsarukyan Fulfils His Promise at RAF 05 After Dana White’s Reality Check

Arman Tsarukyan seems to have mended the self-sabotaging ways that cost him a UFC title shot. He believed he had done all things perfectly, crushing Dan Hooker in November and securing his spot at No.

MMA News / EssentiallySports / January 11

Arman Tsarukyan’s RAF Win Against NCAA All American Puts Dana White and Ilia Topuria Under Added Pressure

Arman Tsarukyan is doing it again: he makes the UFC look awkward without even entering the Octagon. While the promotion moves forward with an interim title fight at UFC 324 and Ilia Topuria sits on the real belt, ‘Ahalkalakets’ continues to prove why he belongs at the top of the line.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / January 10

Dana White snubs UFC stars accused of having privilege when naming his favorite UFC 324 fight

The UFC president put a spotlight on one upcoming matchup. Dana White wasn’t surprised to see criticism surrounding the main event of UFC 324 after it was announced ahead of January 24.

MMA News / EssentiallySports / January 10

Dana White Risks Congress Pushback as He Targets Sanctioning Bodies Before Zuffa Boxing’s Debut

Zuffa Boxing, led by Dana White, is set to make its debut on January 23 at the UFC Apex, with the event airing on Paramount+. However, ahead of the launch, White appears to be walking back claims previously made to Congress by UFC COO Lawrence Epstein—raising the possibility of renewed scrutiny from lawmakers.

MMA News / EssentiallySports / January 10

UFC Mexico Gets High-Profile Lightweight Matchup After Fan Backlash

Even before Dana White & Co. stage their first event of the year, the UFC’s February Mexico card has already come under fire. The UFC will return to Mexico City for the eighth time, but fans pushed back almost immediately after the promotion announced the co-main event.

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MMA News / KO on SI / January 10

Dana White Sends Warning Shot To Sanctioning Bodies Ahead Of Zuffa Boxing Debut

Dana White was not kidding when he said he plans to take over the entire boxing industry. As the lead promoter of the soon-to-launch Zuffa Boxing, White has not been quiet about what he wants to accomplish in the sport once he officially takes off.

UFC White House: When and where to watch Donald Trump’s blockbuster event

For the first time in history, the White House will host a UFC event, and it is shaping up to be one of the most remarkable sporting nights ever seen in the United States.

MMA News / KO on SI / January 10

Dana White Confirms Inaugural Zuffa Boxing Event Headliner

Zuffa Boxing will officially launch on Jan. 23 with a familiar Dana White star headlining the inaugural event. The UFC CEO confirmed the date of the TKO boxing promotion's first official event in late 2025.

MMA News / EssentiallySports / January 10

Arman Tsarukyan Reveals Real Reason Behind Dana White’s UFC 324 Snub

When Dana White and Co. bypassed No. 1 contender Arman Tsarukyan in favor of Paddy Pimblett for the interim title shot at UFC 324, it left critics and fans puzzled, but Tsarukyan knows the reason.

MMA News / HITC / January 10

Dana White announces main event for first Zuffa Boxing show scheduled this month

Dana White has shown strong belief in Callum Walsh by giving him the main event slot for the first Zuffa Boxing show. Walsh is set to take on Carlos Ocampo at the UFC’s Apex facility on Friday, January 23.

MMA News / EssentiallySports / January 9

Dana White Admits UFC Rankings Make No Sense After Top-15 Fighter’s Questionable Placement

AI is slowly conquering the globe, and now, following UFC’s partnership with Meta in April 2025, it is making inroads into the world of combat sports. It might need to fix some of the major flaws in the UFC, and Dana White agrees.

MMA News / HITC / January 9

Dana White picks UFC’s greatest rivalry ever – and it’s not Khabib vs McGregor

Dana White has weighed in on the most intense rivalry the sport has ever seen. As UFC CEO, he has been ringside for countless personal clashes over the years.

MMA News / MMA Weekly / January 9

Dana White details 'UFC takeover' of D.C. for White House event

The logistics for the UFC event at the White House this summer are done. UFC CEO Dana White revealed details about the upcoming event scheduled for June 14 in Washington D.C.

MMA News / Athlon Sports / January 8

UFC White House Update: Dana White Unveils More Details

In an interview on CBS Mornings on Jan. 8, UFC CEO Dana White provided the most comprehensive details to date on the planned UFC event at the White House, solidifying its status as the most ambitious project in combat sports history.

MMA News / Dice City Sports / January 7

Conor McGregor Eyes White House Spectacle With Floyd Mayweather MMA Rematch

Conor McGregor has never been subtle about how he wants to return to the spotlight and for 2026, he’s aiming as big as it gets. Last year, U.S. President Donald Trump and UFC CEO Dana White announced plans for a historic UFC event on the White House lawn as part of celebrations marking the United States’ 250th anniversary.

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.