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Ivanka Trump’s Silent Role Behind Jon Jones’ UFC Return Revealed Amid Dana White’s White House Refusal

Jon Jones‘ fascination with the UFC’s upcoming White House card has always sounded personal, almost emotional—but it turns out the tale behind his return may be bigger than anybody thought.

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Islam Makhachev Speculates Dana White’s Retirement as UFC Sidelined for Boxing and Other Ventures

Islam Makhachev rarely comments on UFC politics, but when he does, he often says the quiet part aloud. Instead of talking about opponents or rankings, the Dagestani focused on something fighters rarely talk about in public: the state of the UFC itself.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / November 20

Kamaru Usman defends Francis Ngannou over Dana White’s recent accusations

Kamaru Usman has defended his longtime friend and former UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou after Dana White’s recent accusations. When Francis Ngannou dropped his heavyweight title and shockingly left the UFC in 2023, it sent shockwaves around the MMA world.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / November 20

UFC legend ended trilogy with 21-second KO for final MMA win before Dana White said ‘that’s a wrap’

One of MMA’s great trilogies came to a sudden end on this day in 2010. The UFC Octagon has hosted some iconic trilogies over the years, with Tito Ortiz’s feud with Ken Shamrock culminating in a record-breaking bout.

Dana White News / Bloody Elbow / November 20

UFC 322 star returns to blue collar job after being snubbed by Dana White for $50,000 bonus

Just weeks after scoring a win in one of the Fights of the Year at UFC 322, Ethyn Ewing has returned to the jobsite. It is unfortunately commonplace in MMA for fighters to have other jobs alongside chasing their careers in the sport.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / November 20

Dana White questioned as UFC legend says it was ‘crazy’ not to give Islam Makhachev a UFC 322 bonus

One former champion disagreed with a big omission from the UFC 322 bonus list. Last Saturday’s pay-per-view event at Madison Square Garden concluded with the crowning of the UFC’s latest two-division champion.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / November 20

Top-10 UFC middleweight would accept half pay to fight Bo Nickal at the White House

Dana White has been sent a matchup suggestion for the UFC event at the White House. Ever since Donald Trump announced the celebratory UFC event in 2026, a host of fighters have been expressing interest in fighting on the card.

MMA News / EssentiallySports / November 20

PFL Drops Major Update on 2026 Season even as Dana White & UFC Eye Big Star

Former CEO Peter Murray has always employed a traditional sports-like structure, with a season-and-playoffs approach for PFL events. As combat sports fans are well aware, it is something completely different from how the UFC and Dana White run things.

MMA News / The Body Lock / November 19

Dana White Reveals Why He Wanted to Cut Francis Ngannou from UFC

Dana White claims Francis Ngannou grabbed him by the shirt in his office over a bonus dispute White alleges Ngannou also physically grabbed UFC executive

MMA News / The Body Lock / November 19

White House UFC Card: Why Dana White Won’t Let Jon Jones Fight

Jon Jones announced retirement in early 2025 after vacating his heavyweight title Jones reversed retirement plans and rejoined testing pool after White

MMA News / The Body Lock / November 19

Dana White Meets With FBI Twice After UFC Vegas 110 Betting Controversy

Isaac Dulgarian’s odds shifted dramatically before UFC Vegas 110, with some sportsbooks removing prop bets entirely before his first-round submission loss

MMA News / MyMMANews / November 19

Dana White to Francis Ngannou during altercation “dude, get your f*cking hands off me”

It has been several years since former UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou left the promotion The post Dana White to Francis Ngannou during altercation “dude, get your f*cking hands off me” first appeared on My MMA News.

MMA News / EssentiallySports / November 19

Francis Ngannou Hit With New 'Bullying' Accusations From Ex-UFC Employee After Dana White’s Assault Claims

It’s no secret that Dana White is not a fan of former heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou. The Cameroonian star left the promotion in 2023 before signing with the PFL, and ever since, the tension between the two has played out publicly.

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Dana White Cites Blue Jays-Dodgers Game to Prove His Point Against Boxing Amid Ali Revival Act Debate

Drama, stakes, characters the world can’t look away from, Dana White believes that’s the formula that keeps fans glued to a screen, whether it’s MMA, boxing, or the most chaotic Game 7 in the MLB in years.

MMA News / EssentiallySports / November 18

Dana White Uses Conor McGregor Example to Refuse Jon Jones a UFC White House Fight

The White House card has only recently been announced, and Jon Jones has already turned it into his own campaign trail. ‘Bones’ is making a major push for the Alex Pereira fight, cutting promos, hinting at drug-testing pool entries, and making it obvious he wants to headline the UFC’s biggest show ever.

MMA News / EssentiallySports / November 18

Dana White Vows to 'Bury' Fighters Over Fight-Fixing as FBI Continues UFC Gambling Probe

Nobody expected the UFC Vegas 110 undercard to ignite one of the biggest betting controversies since the James Krause scandal. But when Isaac Dulgarian walked to the Octagon, something strange was already happening behind the scenes.

MMA News / Athlon Sports / November 18

Dana White Gives His Honest Opinion on Francis Ngannou

Francis Ngannou, the former UFC Heavyweight Champion, parted ways with the promotion in January 2023 after a contract dispute, making him the first reigning champion to leave the organization since B.J.

MMA News / HITC / November 17

Dana White discloses private Jon Jones talks following apology for Tom Aspinall U-turn

Dana White has revealed that he and Jon Jones recently spoke for the first time in months, addressing growing speculation among fans. Jones, a former UFC heavyweight and light-heavyweight champion, retired earlier this year instead of taking a unification fight with Tom Aspinall.

MMA News / Field Level Media / November 17

Dana White: Dillon Danis banned from UFC after brawl

UFC CEO Dana White said mixed-martial arts fighter Dillon Danis is banned from future events after his involvement in a brawl on Saturday night during UFC 322 in New York.

MMA News / Dice City Sports / November 16

Dana White Bans Dillon Danis From All Future UFC Events After UFC 322 Brawl

NEW YORK – Dana White didn’t need long to figure out what was happening when chaos erupted near cageside at the start of the UFC 322 broadcast. “I was on the other side, and I go, ‘F*ck I know exactly what that is.

MMA News / Total Apex Sports / November 16

Dillon Danis Banned For Life: Dana White Says 'I Messed Up' After UFC 322 Brawl

When you poke the bear, you’re going to get the claws. Or in Dillon Danis’s case, when you antagonize an entire camp of Dagestani fighters, you’re going to get a lifetime ban from the UFC.

MMA News / Athlon Sports / November 15

Dana White Raises Stakes for UFC 322 Main Event

UFC 322 features a strong mix of rising talent and two major top-end clashes. Dana White sparks debate with new comments about the pound-for-pound race.

MMA News / 5 GOATs / November 15

Dana White sports Kaulig Ram Trucks NASCAR shirt during UFC 322 face-offs

Don’t look now, but Dana White is about to be a familiar face around the NASCAR garage as we get to the 2026 season. White was seen with a Kaulig Racing Ram Trucks polo last night at the UFC 322 face-offs.

MMA News / Dice City Sports / November 13

Jon Jones Leans Into Patriotism in Push for UFC White House Return

It’s no secret that Jon Jones wants back in and he’s pulling out all the stops to make it happen. The former UFC heavyweight champion has gone full-throttle.

MMA News / FirstSportz / November 12

'Everybody Thinks He’s a Computer Nerd' – Dana White Warns Mark Zuckerberg Haters About Billionaire’s MMA Skills

Dana White has long been credited for expanding the UFC’s global presence through partnerships that connect sports, technology, and entertainment. Under his leadership, the promotion has evolved into a worldwide brand that thrives on collaboration.

MMA News / Dice City Sports / November 5

Dana White Confirms FBI Involvement in Isaac Dulgarian Betting Scandal

UFC CEO Dana White confirmed Tuesday that the organization has involved the FBI in the investigation surrounding the suspicious betting activity and subsequent release of featherweight fighter Isaac Dulgarian, who suffered a controversial first-round loss at UFC Vegas 110.

MMA News / Field Level Media / November 5

Dana White: UFC met with FBI over suspicious betting activity

With the UFC potentially facing its second betting scandal in the past three years, CEO Dana White told TMZ on Tuesday that the promotion is in close contact with the FBI after heavily favored featherweight Isaac Dulgarian lost on Saturday at UFC Vegas 110.