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Dana White calls 'bulls***' on Jon Jones vs. Tom Aspinall not happening

UFC CEO Dana White appears dismayed by the possibility of the heavyweight unification fight between Jon Jones and Tom Aspinall not coming to fruition. Contrary to what Tom Aspinall and his father, Andy Aspinall, have claimed about negotiations, White is adamant that only the UFC knows what's really transpiring.

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UFC CEO Dana White gives final verdict about off-limits event venue

UFC CEO Dana White understands his business model better than most, and when something doesn't look right, he'll be the first to admit it. Having attended

MMA News / Athlon Sports / April 29

UFC Releases Two Veterans in Latest Roster Moves

The UFC continues to move through another tough round of roster cuts as the promotion and Dana White look to reshape the ever-evolving landscape of mixed martial arts.

MMA News / FirstSportz / April 29

Dana White alerted as Khabib Nurmagomedov faces ’emergency exit’ situation again on airplane

Khabib Nurmagomedov remains one of the UFC’s biggest stars – known for his dominance and undefeated record of 29 professional wins. He ruled the lightweight division with unmatched wrestling, defeating top contenders with ease and never losing a single round in many fights.

MMA News / MMA on SI / April 29

Dana White denied Dustin Poirier's hardcore UFC retirement idea

Dustin Poirier tried to end his MMA career guns blazing, but Dana White couldn't allow it. Poirier fights Max Holloway for a third time in the headlining fight of UFC 318 this Summer, marking 'The Diamond's' exit from the sport.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / April 29

Khabib Nurmagomedov questions Dana White after once again ending up in emergency seating on flight

Khabib Nurmagomedov once again found himself seated in the emergency seating on another commercial flight. Since his shock retirement from the UFC in 2020, Khabib Nurmagomedov has become one of the best coaches in MMA, traveling around the world cornering his teammates.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / April 28

Dustin Poirier pitched a unique format for his UFC retirement fight before Dana White shut it down

UFC superstar Dustin Poirier nearly secured rare conditions for his retirement fight. Dustin Poirier will get a heroes’ sendoff in his final UFC fight later this year against BMF titleholder Max Holloway in New Orleans.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / April 28

Dana White played a pivotal role in ballerina’s recent release from a Russian prison

UFC CEO Dana White aided in Ksenia Karelina’s recent release from a Russian prison. Dana White and the UFC enjoyed another eventful weekend at UFC Kansas City, featuring a welterweight headliner between Ian Machado Garry and Carlos Prates.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / April 28

UFC Kansas City star quits full-time job after Dana White gave him $50,000 for brutal one-punch KO win

Just a few days removed from the biggest fight in his career, Malcolm Wellmaker is now a full time professional MMA fighter. On Saturday at UFC Kansas City, 30-year-old bantamweight Malcolm Wellmaker made his anticipated UFC debut after earning a contract through Dana White’s Contender Series.

MMA News / The SportsRush / April 28

Islam Makhachev’s Coach Exposes How Dana White & Co’s Scolding Stopped Him From Leaking Inside Info

Even the best in the business slip up sometimes. Take American Kickboxing coach Javier Mendez, for instance. One of MMA’s most decorated coaches, Mendez learned that lesson the hard way.

MMA News / The SportsRush / April 28

Islam Makhachev’s Coach Exposes How Ariel Helwani Breaks UFC News Before Dana White Makes them Official

Even after a couple of decades in combat sports, scribe Ariel Helwani remains the undisputed top dog of getting the inside scoop. Whether it’s a major

MMA News / MMA Weekly / April 28

Conor McGregor wants return to be in a stadium, Dana White isn't a fan of stadiums

UFC CEO Dana White doesn't like holding events in stadiums. The fight promotion has put on fight cards in stadiums as recently as UFC 243, but White has been consistently opposed to the idea for years.

MMA News / FirstSportz / April 28

Dana White confirms Ian Garry headed to Canada after acing 25-day notice Carlos Prates challenge

The UFC welterweight division is currently stacked with many extremely talented fighters on the verge of a UFC title shot. One of those standout fighters is Ian Garry, who recently picked up an impressive win at UFC Kansas City against Carlos Prates.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / April 28

Dana White smiles during story about of ‘one of the dumbest things’ he’s ever done

Dana White went off on a tangent during his post-fight press conference at UFC Kansas City. After watching Ian Garry survive a late scare to beat Carol Prates in the main event, the UFC boss fielded questions from assembled media members at the T-Mobile Center on Saturday night.

MMA News / FirstSportz / April 28

Jon Jones fight drama gets backlash from Tom Aspinall father as heavyweight division gets stalled

The UFC heavyweight division has remained stagnant for months, causing frustration and impatience throughout the entire MMA community. With no official updates about Jon Jones’ next title defense, the UFC interim heavyweight champion Tom Aspinall has finally lost his patience.

MMA News / MMA Weekly / April 27

Dana White shares first public statement since assisting US ballerina's release from Russian prison

After assisting in the release of a US ballerina from a Russian prison, Dana White has issued his first public statement. Ksenia Karelina went public when she was arrested and thrown into a Russian jail for treason.

MMA News / MMA on SI / April 27

Dana White confirms Ian Machado Garry’s UFC 315 claim after Kansas City win

The winner of Saturday night’s main event against Carlos Prates minus a near collapse in the fifth round, Ian Machado Garry seeks a title shot at 170 pounds and can make it a reality if the UFC 315 main event between Belal Muhammad and Jack Della Maddalena is altered.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / April 27

Dana White reacts to Ian Garry claiming he will play key role at UFC 315

Dana White has confirmed that Ian Garry will have an enormous part to play at UFC 315. On Saturday night, the Irishman returned to action, hoping to get back in the win column after suffering a defeat to Shavkat Rakhmonov back in December.

MMA News / Athlon Sports / April 23

Brock Lesnar and Dana White Dodge Final Blow in Legal Fight Over UFC 200

A federal appeals court has once again weighed in on one of combat sports’ most contentious legal disputes—and this time, it closed the book. The case

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / April 22

Is The UFC Headed For Netflix?

Ted Sarandos, Netflix’s co-CEO, has commented on whether the network will obtain the broadcasting rights for the UFC. The UFC’s current deal with ESPN is coming to an end this year.

MMA News / MMA Weekly / April 20

Watch: Dana White gets booed during WrestleMania 41 appearance

UFC president Dana White did not receive a warm welcome from the fans in attendance at WrestleMania 41. White was in attendance for night one of the WWE's biggest event of the year from Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nevada.

MMA News / MMA Sucka / April 18

UFC CEO Details How Search For New Streaming Networks Could Play Out

UFC president Dana White has provided an update on the potential future of the organization’s streaming destination going forward. Following the conclusion

MMA News / Athlon Sports / April 14

‘Wildest Thing I’ve Seen’ – Drake Recalls Dana White Encounter

There are moments in life that hit harder than expected—not like a punch to the face, but more like a surprisingly emotional dog commercial. The kind that lingers, reshapes how we show up in the world, and leaves you wondering if you're crying or just allergic to growth.