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UFC Flyweight Champ Snubs Dana White’s Ambitious Japan Plan After Manel Kape’s Win

At UFC Vegas 112, Manel Kape flatlined Brandon Royval with a cracking right hook to seal the deal. With that kind of finish, ‘Starboy’ realized he now sits on the frontline of the title picture, and he wasted no time calling out flyweight champion Joshua Van for a future clash in his hometown, Houston.

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Dana White Drops Three Word Reaction After ‘KO of The Year’ Contender Moment

UFC CEO Dana White has long emphasized the importance of fighters proving themselves through performance rather than hype. He has consistently shown a willingness to invest in younger fighters, believing their hunger and drive often separate them from the pack.

MMA News / EssentiallySports / December 14

Dana White Issues Gruesome Injury Update After UFC Vegas 112 Fighter Left With Nasty Cut

While everything went according to plan for Steven Asplund in his UFC debut at UFC Vegas 112, the same could not be said for his opponent, Sean Sharaf.

MMA News / EssentiallySports / December 13

Olympic Asst. Coach Appeals Dana White to Sign Amateur Boxer Amid Team USA Rights Purchase Rumors

UFC CEO Dana White may not be universally liked for his decisions. But there is no denying his ability to take a promotion to unprecedented heights. Now, he has set his sights on the very sport that introduced him to combat sports—boxing.

MMA News / EssentiallySports / December 12

Arman Tsarukyan Admits What Dana White Has Been Saying All Along Amid UFC 324 Title Snub

The frustration around Arman Tsarukyan hasn’t come from his performances. Inside the cage, he continues to win. Outside, the doors keep closing. When the UFC announced Justin Gaethje vs.

MMA News / EssentiallySports / December 12

Jack Della Maddalena Gets UFC White House Spot as Rival Welterweight Contender Let’s Slip Next Fight Date

The UFC White House card is still months away, but details are slowly falling into place. There have been no posters, official announcements, or hype videos yet, just casual comments from fighters who appear to know more than they are letting on.

MMA News / EssentiallySports / December 12

Dana White Strips Promotion That Gave UFC 'Greatest Welterweight Ever' of Fight Pass Privileges

Dana White has successfully turned the UFC into a billion-dollar giant that serves as the ultimate platform for MMA fighters chasing glory. For years,

MMA News / HITC / December 12

Dana White faces vital decision as UFC could sign another Khabib-trained contender in 2026

One of the top fighters outside the UFC could hit free agency by the end of next year. Early 2026 is set to focus on Justin Gaethje and Paddy Pimblett’s fight for the interim lightweight title at UFC 324, with Ilia Topuria still sidelined.

MMA News / EssentiallySports / December 12

Daniel Cormier Urges Dana White to Make Major Arman Tsarukyan Move After UFC 324 Backlash

UFC 324 was supposed to be an exciting start to the Paramount+ era, but instead, it was met with outrage centered on one name missing from the marquee.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / December 12

UFC could sign another Khabib Nurmagomedov protege in 2026 if Dana White agrees to key condition

One of the best names competing outside the UFC could be a free agent at the end of next year. The focus of the lightweight division at the start of 2026 will be Justin Gaethje vs Paddy Pimblett at UFC 324, as the pair duke it out for an interim title in champion Ilia Topuria’s absence.

MMA News / EssentiallySports / December 11

Dana White Escalates Fan Misery With UFC White House Broadcast Plan After No-Tickets Policy

The UFC White House event was already shaping up to be unlike anything the promotion had done before: part spectacle, part political lightning rod, and part historic first.

MMA News / EssentiallySports / December 11

Dana White Gives Clear Verdict on Francis Ngannou’s UFC Return After His White House Demand

The heated saga between Francis Ngannou and Dana White shows no signs of ending. Just last month, UFC CEO grabbed headlines by calling the former heavyweight champion “not a good guy.” On the Flagrant podcast, White claimed that Ngannou once physically assaulted him in his office after the promotion withheld a bonus.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / December 11

Dana White issues brutal response to Francis Ngannou comeback question after PFL contract claim

Francis Ngannou could become an MMA free agent in 2026. The former UFC heavyweight champion has been under the PFL banner since 2022, having joined the promotion after a lengthy contractual dispute with Dana White’s organization concluded with the Cameroonian’s exit.

MMA News / EssentiallySports / December 11

UFC Vegas 112 Broadcast Team: Laura Sanko Returns for the Final ESPN Event

After delivering the successful pay-per-view UFC 323 in Las Vegas, Dana White and the UFC are keeping the action in Sin City. Now, they will host UFC Vegas 112 on December 14, marking their final event on ESPN before launching a new seven-year partnership with Paramount in 2026.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / December 11

Dana White vowed to never give fans control again after they ‘blew’ chance to prove the UFC wrong

On this day in 2010, Dana White regretted his decision to give the fans more power. White recently announced that he’s signed a five-year contract extension to remain the UFC’s CEO and president.

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MMA News / Dice City Sports / December 11

Francis Ngannou Shrugs Off Dana White’s Accusations: 'I Just Want Peace'

Francis Ngannou isn’t interested in revisiting old battles especially not with UFC CEO Dana White. Weeks after White accused the former UFC heavyweight

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / December 11

Youngest UFC winner ever earned one of 11 bonuses despite Dana White’s outrage after PPV event

On this day in 2022, a lot of bonuses were handed out at the final PPV event of the year. Dana White has confirmed that fighter pay will increase as a result of the promotion’s US broadcast deal with Paramount that gets underway in 2026.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / December 10

Dana White was forced to apologize for ‘jumping the gun’ when announcing incorrect PPV main event

A huge UFC card that took place on this day in 2011 had a confusing build-up. Many fans have reminisced about how the UFC would go out of their way to make big fight announcements feel special.

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.

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

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 / 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 3

Dana White addresses criticism of dull fights and explains how he aims to prevent them

UFC co-founder Dana White takes an active role in shaping the direction of his sport, always looking to prevent fights from turning into a dull spectacle.

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+.