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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.

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Francis Ngannou Gives Final Verdict on UFC Return Amid Refusal to Entertain Dana White’s Assault Allegations

Francis Ngannou has spent nearly three years outside the UFC, yet somehow, the shadow of his departure still looms over every conversation about his future.

MMA News / EssentiallySports / December 10

Conor McGregor Goes Against TKO COO After Receiving Bad News for UFC White House

The UFC’s White House event is uncharted territory for the promotion due to the sheer scale. But the moment TKO COO Mark Shapiro revealed there would be no tickets sold to the public, the conversation shifted.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / December 10

UFC’s matchmaking slammed by Islam Makhachev following Dana White’s recent comments about his old rival

UFC welterweight champion Islam Makhachev has defended his old rival following Dana White’s comments this past Saturday. After successfully capturing the vacant lightweight title earlier this year following Islam Makhachev‘s title vacation, Ilia Topuria recently announced he is taking a break from the sport to focus on personal matters.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / December 10

Francis Ngannou confirms PFL contract ends before the UFC White House event while opening up on regrets

Francis Ngannou’s relationship with Dana White and the UFC has been well documented. While fans have hoped of seeing the former UFC heavyweight champion make a return to the Octagon at some point, this still looks highly unlikely.

Dana White 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 / Bloody Elbow / December 10

Joe Rogan tells Dana White it will be a ‘travesty’ if he doesn’t do one thing for UFC White House

Joe Rogan is continuing to campaign for this matchup. The UFC’s planned event at the White House in 2026 continues to feature prominently in discussions ahead of the new year, especially after President Donald Trump’s latest remarks.

Dana White’s First Zuffa Boxing Event Amid Ali Revival Act Bid: Date, Time, Venue, and More

Dana White is trying to impose order on a sport that rarely accepts it. Even as lawmakers continue to debate the Muhammad Ali American Boxing Revival Act, White’s long-teased Zuffa Boxing project is no longer theoretical.

Dana White 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 / Bloody Elbow / December 8

Henry Cejudo almost made his opponent cry with touching Dana White gesture after UFC 323

Henry Cejudo left Payton Talbott fighting back tears as he immediately paid tribute to the youngster after their fight on Saturday. The 27-year-old dominated Cejudo over three rounds at UFC 323, winning a unanimous decision in what ended up being the former two-weight world champion’s final fight.

MMA News / The Body Lock / December 8

UFC Boss Dana White Defends Handling of Tom Aspinall Eye Poke Situation

Tom Aspinall criticized Dana White for giving health updates without speaking to him after his eye injury at UFC 321 White claims UFC staff are checking

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.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / December 8

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 7

Dana White Makes Streameast Shutdown Confession While Being Pressed on UFC Fighter Pay

The UFC world expected Dana White to talk about new fights, business strategies, and even a few controversies in his recent interview. But nobody expected him to grin and acknowledge how exciting it was to help bring down one of the world’s largest illegal streaming networks.

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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 / 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.

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 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+.