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Dana White Takes Unexpected Decision on Aaron Tau After He Cheated at UFC 325 Weigh-Ins

Did Aaron Tua’s apology make a difference after his weigh-in controversy last week? While Tua apparently tried to manipulate the scale, fans awaited Dana White’s action on the same.

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Dana White labels Eddie Hearn’s meeting idea ‘weird’ amid spat

Dana White was not entirely sure what Eddie Hearn hoped to accomplish with their proposed sit-down last week. It was a huge weekend for White, who rolled out two new major broadcast deals for Paramount in Las Vegas.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / February 2

‘Rocking’… Dana White breaks his silence after UFC 325 breaks promotion’s own record

Dana White opted to stay home on Saturday night and watch the second UFC event of the year from Las Vegas, but he kept a keen eye on proceedings. The UFC boss had business to attend to in Nevada on Sunday night; namely the sophomore outing of his new Zuffa Boxing.

MMA News / EssentiallySports / February 2

Dana White Rubs Salt in Oscar De La Hoya’s $23 Million Wound

Dana White never misses a chance to take a shot at his rival promoter, Oscar De La Hoya. And this time was no different. Amid their long-running war of words, the UFC CEO once again targeted the Golden Boy Promotions boss, seizing on reports surrounding De La Hoya’s latest $23 million setback.

Dana White brands Eddie Hearn’s offer to meet ‘kind of weird’ amid feud and ‘nutty interviews’

Dana White wasn’t sure exactly what Eddie Hearn was looking for out of a planned meeting between the two combat supremos last week. Last weekend was a blockbuster for White as he launched not one but two new big money Paramount broadcast deals in Las Vegas.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / February 2

Dana White’s second Zuffa Boxing show delivers for excitement with upset knockout and viral moments

Dana White was his own worst critic after a relatively lackluster debut boxing effort last weekend, and this time around he delivered a hit. The UFC CEO brought Zuffa Boxing to Paramount+ last week in a show that struggled to get going and delivered minimal excitement despite solid matchups.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / February 1

Dana White wasted everyone’s time but his own with UFC 325 main event that didn’t need to happen

Dana White had some choice words for UFC fans who were complaining about the UFC 325 main event. On Saturday, the premier MMA promotion returned to Sydney, Australia, for their second numbered event in a row following a new era in the sport with Paramount.

Dana White News / EssentiallySports / February 1

Dana White’s Media Takeover Faces Backlash After Lackluster UFC 325 Press Conference

Under Dana White’s leadership, the UFC signed a $7.7 billion Paramount deal, taking over the media space through influencer-driven collaborations with Nina Drama and Adin Ross.

MMA News / EssentiallySports / February 1

Alexander Volkanovski Contradicts Dana White’s Ranking Claim as He Names Next Opponent After UFC 325

“I don’t give a s**t what the numbers say.” Dana White’s blunt statement made waves, targeting Arman Tsarukyan for pulling out of his bout against Islam Makhachev at UFC 311 due to a back injury.

Donald Trump Promises 100,000-Person Stadium for UFC White House Event

U.S. president Donald Trump continues to promote what could become the most ambitious event in UFC history. On Friday, Trump reiterated plans for the UFC

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / February 1

Dana White dishes out $425,000 in bonuses including Alexander Volkanovski after UFC 325

Dana White may not have been in Sydney, but he was still well able to dole out some big money bonuses for the fighters who were. It was an historic night for Alexander Volkanovski as he won his record-tying eighth featherweight title fight that saw him officially come neck-and-neck with the legendary Jose Aldo.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / February 1

Dana White skips UFC 325 as he enjoys fight night party in Las Vegas ahead of Zuffa Boxing return

Alexander Volkanovski made history tonight in Sydney, but Dana White was on the other side of the planet. Promotional boss White opted to stay in Las Vegas instead of making the 7,700-mile trek to watch UFC 325.

MMA News / EssentiallySports / January 31

Conor McGregor Puts Octagon Return in Real UFC Owner’s Hands After Dana White Negotiations Hang in Balance

In a recent livestream, Conor McGregor revealed that his current UFC contract is “void” because it was tied to the PPV model. With the promotion seemingly moving away from that structure, ‘The Notorious’ said he is now in talks with the UFC for a new deal under the Paramount+ CBS era .

Donald Trump contradicts Dana White with ‘100,000 people’ claim for UFC White House

Donald Trump has claimed that more than 100,000 people will attend a UFC event at the White House, contradicting attendance plans outlined by UFC president Dana White.

MMA News / Total Pro Sports / January 30

With or Without Conor McGregor, Michael Chandler Vows to 'Steal the Show' at UFC White House

Michael Chandler has made one thing clear ahead of the UFC’s highly anticipated White House card: whether Conor McGregor is standing across from him or not, he plans to put on a performance fans won’t forget.

MMA News / MMA Weekly / January 29

Dana White eliminates a UFC bonus

Over the years, there has been much conversation regarding the bonus structure within the UFC. Those discussions heightened when Dana White announced a new benefit for fighters, but the good news came at a cost.

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Paramount+ Sees Massive UFC Subscriber ROI Boost Before UFC 324 Launch, UFC 325 Push

UFC CEO Dana White wasn't lying when he said UFC 324, the promotion's debut card on Paramount, was a huge hit for the streaming service. After signing

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / January 26

Dana White Scrapped UFC 324 Fight After Betting ‘Red Flags’

In a major move, Dana White pulled the lightweight matchup between Alexander Hernandez and Michael Johnson from the UFC 324 lineup. The decision was made

MMA News / MMA on SI / January 25

UFC CEO Dana White Reveals Sad Reason for UFC Paramount+ Ads During UFC 324

UFC CEO Dana White may still have control over the production of events, but there are some aspects of the new Paramount+ era he has to try and find a happy-medium about.

MMA News / HITC / January 25

Dana White responds to complaints about ads during UFC 324 debut on Paramount+

Fan complaints after UFC 324 didn’t go unnoticed, with Dana White responding to the criticism following the event. It was quite a way to kick off the UFC’s new partnership with Paramount, which comes in at $7.7 billion over seven years.

MMA News / MMA Weekly / January 25

Dana White shares unusual response to Cameron Smotherman collapsing at UFC 324 weigh-ins

Before the first UFC card on Paramount got underway, Cameron Smotherman already made it memorable, though for the wrong reasons. Ahead of his fight on the weekend, the bantamweight passed out after weighing in, causing commotion among the fanbase and prompting a response from Dana White.

MMA News / HITC / January 24

Dana White unveils new UFC bonuses including extra finish reward ahead of UFC 324

The UFC is shaking things up as the promotion gears up for its first event on Paramount+. Now, with just hours to go before their opening card of 2026, final face-offs for UFC 324 are done and dusted.

MMA News / Athlon Sports / January 23

Dana White Reveals He Rooted Against UFC Fighter: Speculations on Who It Is

Dana White has built the UFC into a global powerhouse with a combination of brash promotion and a relentless drive to professionalize MMA. As the public

MMA News / Total Pro Sports / January 23

Dana White Reveals The Key Traits A Fighter Needs To Become A UFC Superstar

Many fighters enter the company, compete, and some beat everyone, but still never reach superstar status. Others rise to the top because of their antics, fighting skills, and overall presence.

MMA News / MMA on SI / January 22

Dana White Reveals How UFC Will Evolve Alongside MMA With Paramount+ Deal

UFC 324 is only two days away and UFC CEO Dana White says he's starting to feel it. Sitting down with Las Vegas Weekly, White said he is excited to begin a new era on Paramount+ to bring fans, new and old, to the forefront of a sport (MMA) and a brand (UFC) that is continuing to grow.