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Zuffa Boxing is less than a month away from its official launch. And early rumors suggest that Jesse ‘Bam’ Rodriguez could be on the promotion’s radar.

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Valentina Shevchenko Urged to Issue Dana White an Ultimatum After Best Female Fighter of 2025 Win

Valentina Shevchenko‘s 2025 didn’t feel particularly loud. There were no viral outbursts, manufactured rivalries, or frantic attempts for attention. Instead, it was a year based on something harder to market but far more difficult to sustain: control.

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.

Dana White 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 / 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.

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.

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MMA News / EssentiallySports / December 26

Ex-UFC Champ Flags Trouble for Dana White as White House Card Faces Major Concern

Dana White may want to keep a lid on the White House card. The suspense, however, seems to have sparked a flurry of speculation and rumors. The grievance is not against the card per se.

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / December 26

Dana White Ordered To Testify In Antitrust Lawsuit

UFC CEO Dana White has been ordered to testify in a major legal battle that could change how the promotion handles its fighters. The lawsuit, led by former contender Misha Cirkunov, comes after the UFC’s other anti-trust lawsuits.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / December 25

Dana White’s $2.5m bonus generosity came back to bite him for months resulting in angry spat

When Dana White acted with generosity, it ended up coming back to bite him for several months after. Throughout the final months of the year, UFC boss Dana White has caught some flak for not awarding certain fighters who have asked for post-fight bonuses with post-fight bonuses.

MMA News / HITC / December 25

Why Dana White swore off fan input after supporters ‘blew’ their big UFC moment

Over 15 years ago, Dana White realised giving fans more control was not his best move. In early December, White signed a new five-year deal to stay on as the UFC’s CEO and president.

MMA News / FirstSportz / December 26

UFC’s Superstar Crisis Highlighted by Sean O’Malley Ahead of White House Event

The upcoming UFC White House event, scheduled for 2026, is generating scrutiny over its roster as the promotion works to finalize its fight card. UFC CEO Dana White has indicated that matchmaking will begin in early 2026.

MMA News / MMA Weekly / December 25

Dana White must testify in UFC antitrust lawsuit

UFC CEO Dana White has been ordered by a judge to take the stand in the current antitrust lawsuit against the fight promotion. White and UFC’s vice president of athlete compliance and regulatory affairs Tracy Long must testify at a spoliation hearing scheduled for Feb.

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 / 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'

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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.