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Ariel Helwani Doubts Dana White’s Sincerity in Hinting at Reconciliation Nearly 9 Years After UFC 200 Fallout

MMA journalism is often criticized for revolving around surface-level questions rather than addressing the deeper issues affecting the sport. Ariel Helwani, however, has long stood out as a voice unafraid to confront uncomfortable truths.

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5 fighters who could earn UFC contracts on episode 7 of Dana White’s Contender Series including a 9-0 Featherweight

10 more hopefuls battle for UFC contracts in episode 7 of the 9th season of Dana White’s Contender Series Four fighters were handed UFC contracts by Dana White in the last episode, including one fighter who recently lost his father.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / September 17

Tom Aspinall defends heavyweight division amid ‘shallow’ criticism from Joe Rogan and UFC fans

Tom Aspinall believes the UFC heavyweight division will flourish in the next few years. The 265lb weight class has been bereft of stars and top contenders for quite some time.

Dana White News / Bloody Elbow / September 17

Dana White hints one of MMA’s most successful stars could return to the UFC after being banned in 2016

Dana White could allow one of the biggest names in MMA to attend UFC events again. The President of the world’s premier mixed martial arts organization is never afraid to express how he feels.

MMA News / Dice City Sports / September 17

DWCS 82 Results: Four Fighters Earn UFC Contracts

The UFC Apex in Las Vegas played host to Dana White’s Contender Series 82 on Tuesday night, with 10 fighters battling for their shot at a UFC contract.

Dana White goes on x-rated rant as he shuts down Eddie Hearn’s claim that the UFC has a ‘superstar problem’

According to UFC boss Dana White, the notion that the promotion has a ‘superstar problem’ is completely inaccurate. One of, if not the greatest era in the UFC is nearing its end, with fighters like Conor McGregor, Jon Jones and Ronda Rousey all either retired or coming to the end of their careers.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / September 17

Dana White hands heartfelt note to new UFC star who fought and won 72 hours after family tragedy

Dana White’s Contender Series this past Tuesday ended with an emotional moment between White and a new UFC star. Over the last month, Dana White’s Contender Series has seen a new batch of UFC hopefuls fighting in live job interviews as they look to earn contracts into the premier promotion.

Eddie Hearn Welcomes Boxing Rivalry With UFC Promoter Dana White

Dana White had his first huge night as a boxing promoter on Saturday when he took the reins of the bout between Canelo Alvarez and Terence Crawford. As 'Bud' emerged victorious, becoming the undisputed super middleweight champion in the process, White was sat ringside alongside Turki Alalshikh.

MMA News / MMA on SI / September 17

'Dead serious:' Dana White's huge Conor McGregor update sets off UFC White House hype

When it comes to the relationship between UFC CEO Dana White and former two-division champion Conor McGregor, things couldn't be more copesetic. Just days

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / September 17

Dana White hands out four UFC contracts on Contender Series, including fighter who just lost father

This week’s Contender Series had an emotional ending. Ten fighters arrived to Las Vegas on this UFC bye week for a chance at a UFC contract. After a lackluster season 9 premiere, finishes have been picking up on Dana White’s Contender Series, with prospects getting signed left and right.

MMA News / MMA on SI / September 16

Dana White signs 4 fighters to UFC including Daniel Cormier and Ilia Topuria teammates

Dana White's Contender Series Week 6 has concluded, and four fighters have received UFC contracts. The night capped off with four finishes and one decision, and White was spoiled for choice with some of the prospects on display.

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / September 16

Dana White Has Big Plans For Boxing – What’s Next?

Dana White has revealed that he has ambitious plans for boxing. White’s recent co-promotion of the Canelo Alvarez vs. Terence Crawford fight was the first major event for TKO Boxing.

MMA News / HITC / September 15

Joe Rogan calls on Dana White for drastic UFC regulation change

Joe Rogan thinks Dana White needs to make a big change to the UFC. The podcast host is a huge fan of the top MMA promotion, but that does not stop him from speaking out about what he thinks could be improved.

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MMA News / MMA on SI / September 15

Conor McGregor teases UFC return fight on White House card

A potentially five-year hiatus could be coming to an end if former UFC two-division champion Conor McGregor actually decides to return to the promotion.

MMA News / MMA on SI / September 15

Dana White gives grim update on possible UFC White House fight for Jon Jones

UFC CEO Dana White has had about a month to digest his latest comments regarding former UFC Heavyweight Champion Jon Jones and whether he will fight on the promotion's White House event next summer: the odds don't look great.

MMA News / MMA Sucka / September 14

DWCS 82 Features Thrilling Night in Only Show of UFC-Free Week

DWCS 82, the sixth week of season nine of Dana White’s Contender Series, is upon us. This coming Tuesday night, another week without a show from the UFC brings with it some midweek action to tide UFC fans over until the No.

MMA News / NY Fights / September 13

Dana White Pours Cold Water on Jon Jones’ White House Fantasy

It is a well-known fact by now that Jon Jones wants to be back in for the UFC’s historic White House card planned for next summer. However, Dana White isn’t buying what ‘Bones’ is selling.

MMA News / HITC / September 13

UFC legend says Dana White will reinvent boxing broadcast for Netflix event

UFC legend Daniel Cormier is backing Dana White to deliver something special during Saturday’s boxing debut on Netflix. White is fronting the promotion of Canelo Alvarez vs Terence Crawford, a super fight that sees the latter move up two divisions to challenge for the Mexican star’s undisputed super middleweight status.

MMA News / Fights Around The World / September 12

Dana White Hopes to Fix ‘Busted’ Sport of Boxing

The sport of boxing is broken, according to UFC boss Dana White, and he is the only one who can fix it. While he had previously spoken about coming in and revamping the sport, he often had to put a pause on these plans.

MMA News / Dice City Sports / September 12

Alice Pereira: The UFC’s 'Golden Girl' Ready for Historic Debut at Noche UFC

On Christmas Eve 2024, just four days after turning 19, Alice Pereira’s life changed forever. UFC CEO Dana White personally announced she had signed with the promotion a rare spotlight for a 5-0 prospect from Brazil.

MMA News / MMA Weekly / September 12

Dana White: 'I'm not saying no to Jon Jones' on White House event, but ...

Former two division champion Jon Jones really wants to be on next year's UFC fight card at the White House. He ended his retirement after two weeks when

MMA News / FirstSportz / September 12

Dana White Puts Cap of 5000 Spectators for Historical UFC White House Event

UFC CEO Dana White is most thrilled about the upcoming White House event scheduled for next year’s celebration. The occasion will mark America’s historic 250th Independence anniversary with a one-of-a-kind spectacle never witnessed before in combat sports history.

MMA News / MMA Weekly / September 12

Dana White wants Conor McGregor to headline UFC White House event

UFC CEO Dana White is planning to bring a monster fight card to the White House next year during International Fight Week. The event will take place on the South Lawn and White wants the company's biggest star to headline it. "I love one of one type events, like the Sphere last year for UFC Noche," White told The W.A.D.E.