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sports3 hours ago•2 min saved

Dana White Goes TIME: UFC White House Card Teases Two Titles, One Missed Bout

Dana White is on the TIME cover in a feature about his rise and the UFC’s historic White House visit slated for June 14, headlined by Ilia Topuria vs. Justin Gaethje for the lightweight title; White reveals he tried to book a women’s strawweight title bout (Mackenzie Dern vs. Zhang Weili) but couldn’t get it done, while Alex Pereira vs. Ciryl Gane will contest the interim heavyweight title, and the piece explores White’s lengthy relationship with President Trump.

via MMA Fighting|

#dana-white #ilia-topuria #justin-gaethje

culture3 hours ago•31 min saved

Dana White: UFC's Global Empire Meets a White House Fight

Rolling Stone's interview with Dana White chronicles how he built the UFC into a global, multi‑platform empire, his close friendship with Donald Trump, and a planned Freedom 250 fight on the White House lawn; he defends growing fighter pay, rejects legacy talk, and pledges to expand combat sports while navigating politics and a demanding, high‑profile lifestyle.

via Rolling Stone|

#culture #dana-white #donald-trump

sports1 day ago•2 min saved

White: McGregor-Holloway 2 Reveal Wasn’t About Ngannou or MVP

Dana White said the McGregor vs Holloway rematch announcement had nothing to do with Francis Ngannou or MVP, noting he revealed it during his own event and that he doesn’t care what rival promotions are doing.

via MMA Fighting|

#conor-mcgregor #dana-white #francis-ngannou

sports1 day ago•2 min saved

White: McGregor comeback timing wasn't a jab at Ngannou

Dana White rejected claims that McGregor’s return was timed to overshadow Francis Ngannou, saying the announcement went out as soon as it was ready and wasn’t a deliberate counter-program to MVP MMA.

via MMA Mania|

#conor-mcgregor #dana-white #francis-ngannou

sports6 days ago•2 min saved

Dana White: Outdoor UFC White House Card Could Be Bug-Heavy and Weather-Sensitive

Dana White says the UFC’s White House card on June 14 faces weather risks and an unexpected bug problem on the lawn, with moths and gnats potentially reaching fighters; a plan to install large fans around the setup is being considered but not finalized, and premium $1.5 million “partner investment” tickets place attendees near the Octagon.

via Bloody Elbow|

#bugs #dana-white #outdoor-event

sports8 days ago•6 min saved

Jake Paul accuses UFC of hijacking Ngannou's walkout with McGregor reveal

Jake Paul slammed UFC for announcing Conor McGregor’s return during Francis Ngannou’s MVP MMA walkout, accusing the promotion of trying to steal the spotlight from the Netflix event. The piece highlights Dana White’s media strategy, includes Ronda Rousey’s take on the move, and notes McGregor’s July 11 bout with Max Holloway at UFC 329, while Ngannou heads into his MVP MMA fight.

via Awful Announcing|

#conor-mcgregor #dana-white #francis-ngannou

sports8 days ago•2 min saved

MVP’s Nakisa Bidarian Thanks Dana White for McGregor Comeback Reveal at Ngannou Walkout

MVP’s Nakisa Bidarian publicly thanked Dana White for announcing Conor McGregor’s return during Francis Ngannou’s walkout at a Netflix-backed MVP event, calling the timing beneficial for the sport and hinting at a potential Paul–McGregor mega-fight. McGregor is slated to fight Max Holloway at UFC 329 on July 11, while Jake Paul criticized White’s move. The event also featured wins from Ronda Rousey, Francis Ngannou, and Mike Perry, underscoring a high-profile cross-promotional moment in MMA and boxing talks.

via Bloody Elbow|

#conor-mcgregor #dana-white #most-valuable-promotions

sports8 days ago•1 min saved

McGregor Breaks Silence as UFC 329 Fight with Holloway Is Official

Conor McGregor reacted to Dana White's confirmation of his comeback fight against Max Holloway at UFC 329 by posting an eight-word message on X, signaling his return after a 2021 leg injury. Holloway responded with a clip from their first meeting and a taunt that 'Nah, big dog, you gonna put some respect on my name,' while McGregor doubled down, saying 'We gonna find out Saturday night' as the two heated up the highly anticipated rematch.

via Bloody Elbow|

#comeback #conor-mcgregor #dana-white

sports14 days ago•2 min saved

White Questions Strickland's 'New' Mindset After UFC 328 Upset

Dana White says he doesn’t buy Sean Strickland’s claim of a new, improved persona after Strickland’s split-decision win over Khamzat Chimaev at UFC 328 in Newark, where Strickland captured the middleweight title. White notes the emotional night and a first‑round nose injury but remains skeptical about the longevity of the change, even as Strickland has pulled two historic upsets over Chimaev and Adesanya.

via MMA Fighting|

#dana-white #israel-adesanya #khamzat-chimaev

sports16 days ago•2 min saved

Bobby Green to Receive Custom Shorts From Dana White After UFC 328 Win

Bobby Green, who won at UFC 328 but didn’t earn a performance bonus, will be granted a custom pair of shorts by Dana White. White praised Green’s willingness to fight anyone and noted the reward after Green’s win over Jeremy Stephens; Green has also requested a fight with Renato Moicano. Meanwhile, Yaroslav Amosov and Jim Miller took home the event’s $100k performance bonuses.

via Bloody Elbow|

#bobby-green #custom-shorts #dana-white

entertainment16 days ago•6 min saved

White names Diddy the rudest celeb after niece's fear at Tony Hawk charity event

UFC boss Dana White says Sean 'Diddy' Combs is the rudest celebrity he’s met, recounting how his young niece was frightened by Diddy’s security at a Tony Hawk charity event; White’s remarks come as Diddy faces a federal prostitution-related conviction and a 50-month prison sentence, alongside ongoing coverage of the rapper’s legal saga.

via Fox News|

#celebrity-controversy #dana-white #diddy

sports17 days ago•2 min saved

Hokit ejected after clash with Topuria at UFC press conference

Josh Hokit was removed from the UFC White House press conference in Newark after a verbal altercation with Ilia Topuria; Dana White intervened and Hokit was later absent from the on-stage face-offs.

via bloodyelbow.com|

#dana-white #ilia-topuria #josh-hokit

sports18 days ago•2 min saved

Conor McGregor’s UFC Return Inches Closer With Summer Fight Target

Dana White says Conor McGregor is set to fight this summer, with UFC 329 in July as a likely stage, marking his first UFC bout since 2021 after a broken leg as talks and training push toward a formal comeback.

via MMA Fighting|

#comeback #conor-mcgregor #dana-white

sports18 days ago•1 min saved

Dana White embraces chaos, cites therapist as sociopath to justify UFC 328 face-off

At a UFC 328 pre-fight event, Dana White quipped that his therapist says he’s a sociopath to justify letting Khamzat Chimaev and Sean Strickland confront each other on stage, calling the bout one of the UFC’s hottest rivalries while Strickland later labeled White a sociopath; extra security surrounded the chaotic face-off.

via Bloody Elbow|

#dana-white #khamzat-chimaev #sean-strickland

sports22 days ago•3 min saved

UFC's White House Park Show to Feature 4,300 Guests, Weather-Ready Plans

Dana White outlined plans for a June 14 outdoor UFC event at the Ellipse near the White House, headlined by Ilia Topuria vs. Justin Gaethje, with about 4,300 attendees (mostly military) and a free-ticket giveaway for up to 85,000 people. The venue will feature screens, stages, and fan activations in the park, while weather contingencies could shift the start time; the only factor that could stop the show is lightning, with weather updates coordinated with the military up to a week out.

via MMA Fighting|

#dana-white #outdoor-event #sports