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sports14 days ago•2 min saved

White Breaks Up Tense Face-Off Between Van and Pantoja at UFC 331 Press Conference

At the UFC 331 launch press conference, flyweight champion Joshua Van and challenger Alexandre Pantoja nearly sparked a brawl, with UFC chief Dana White stepping in to separate them as Pantoja moved toward Van; Arman Tsarukyan had been on stage earlier. The rematch for the flyweight title is set for Sept. 19 in Los Angeles, and the event’s 13-fight card was announced, including Van vs. Pantoja II and Tsarukyan vs. Mauricio Ruffy.

via Bloody Elbow|

#danawhite #mma #pantoja

sports14 days ago•1 min saved

White Breaks Up Tsarukyan-Ruffy Faceoff At UFC 331 Presser

Dana White stepped in to separate Arman Tsarukyan and Maurio Ruffy during a UFC 331 press conference faceoff, halting potential chaos given Tsarukyan's recent antics. The event features a lightweight title eliminator between Tsarukyan and Ruffy, with Joshua Van vs. Alexandre Pantoja headlining in a flyweight title rematch, and UFC 331 is set for September 19 at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles.

via MMA Fighting|

#danawhite #faceoff #mma

sports18 days ago•2 min saved

Dana White Teases Another UFC Mega-Event After White House Spectacle

Dana White says his production team is developing a new, bigger UFC mega-event after the record-setting White House card, though no specifics were revealed yet; past spectacles like the Sphere card are cited as comparisons, with White insisting nothing will top the White House event in scale.

via MMA Fighting|

#danawhite #megaevent #mma

sports28 days ago•2 min saved

White weighs in on Anthony Smith arrest, saying personal struggles can happen to anyone

Dana White addressed Anthony Smith’s arrest in Gretna, Nebraska, for first-degree domestic assault, terroristic threats, and first-degree false imprisonment, saying he doesn’t know the details but that “personal experience, it can happen to anybody.” Smith was released on $500,000 bail and ordered to stay away from his wife, with a Sarpy County court date set for Aug. 17. White also referenced his own past incident and noted UFC provides wellness resources for fighters, including former ones.

via MMA Fighting|

#anthonysmith #danawhite #domesticviolence

sports2 months ago•19 min saved

White House hosts historic UFC Freedom 250 fight night for America’s birthday

UFC Freedom 250 was staged on the White House South Lawn for America's 250th birthday, with Donald Trump cage-side as Justin Gaethje upset Ilia Topuria to win the lightweight title and Ciryl Gane knocked out Alex Pereira to capture the interim heavyweight belt; the event drew heavy security and a host of VIPs, while Dana White called it a success and ruled out a repeat.

via CNN|

#americas250thbirthday #danawhite #donaldtrump

sports5 months ago•8 min saved

UFC Unveils Star-Studded Summer Schedule Ahead of White House Trip

UFC president Dana White revealed the promotion’s summer fight slate, headlined by UFC 328 in Newark with Khamzat Chimaev vs. Sean Strickland, plus marquee bouts across Perth, Macau, Las Vegas and Washington, D.C. as the company maps out key matchups surrounding its White House trip. The announcements include notable fights such as Aljamain Sterling vs. Youssef Zalal, Beneil Dariush vs. Quillan Salkilld, Alexander Volkov vs. Waldo Cortes-Acosta, Jan Blachowicz vs. Bogdan Guskov 2, and Belal Muhammad vs. Gabriel Bonfim, shaping the division landscape ahead of the summer schedule.

via UFC.com|

#danawhite #fight-schedule #mma

sports5 months ago•2 min saved

UFC White House card slated as six-bout lineup with Jones and McGregor in contention

Dana White confirmed the UFC White House card will feature six fights (with a potential seventh) and be revealed this Saturday. Big names like Jon Jones and Conor McGregor remain in consideration, with Jones reportedly in talks for a Pereira showdown. White also said President Trump will not influence matchmaking. The announcement comes amid a busy UFC week surrounding UFC 326 and related events.

via Bloody Elbow|

#conor-mcgregor #danawhite #jon-jones

sports1 year ago•2 min saved

UFC Fight News: Jones-Aspinall Date, Retirement Jibe, and Negotiation Warnings

At the UFC 316 press conference, Jon Anik predicted a fight between Jon Jones and Tom Aspinall in December, despite Aspinall claiming Jones has retired. The event was marked by crowd chants to strip Jones of his belt and heated exchanges between fighters, with ongoing speculation about Jones's status and the heavyweight division's future.

via Bloody Elbow|

#danawhite #jonjones #mma

sports2 years ago•2 min saved

"Anthony Joshua vs. Francis Ngannou: The Crossover Clash of Titans Set for 2024"

Oscar De La Hoya, the former boxing champion and promoter, has expressed a willingness to move past his feud with UFC CEO Dana White, particularly over the issue of MMA fighters transitioning into boxing for bigger paydays. Despite White's reluctance to promote crossover fights after Conor McGregor's bout with Floyd Mayweather, De La Hoya believes MMA fighters are drawn to boxing for the financial benefits and the chance to test their skills. This comes in the wake of former UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou's move to PFL and his upcoming boxing match with Anthony Joshua, highlighting the ongoing debate between the two sports' figures about the value and viability of crossover fights.

via MMA Mania|

##boxing #crossoverfights

sports2 years ago•2 min saved

"UFC 300: Dana White's Secret Main Event and Complete Super Card Breakdown"

Ariel Helwani speculates that the UFC has a surprise in store for the landmark UFC 300 event, despite the absence of big names like Nate Diaz and Jorge Masvidal from the card. With three fights confirmed, including Sterling vs. Kattar, Rakic vs. Procházka, and Nickal vs. Brundage, Helwani hints at a potential non-main event attraction and expresses his belief that a Conor McGregor comeback would be the most fitting headline for such a significant event. However, he remains skeptical about the current lineup living up to the UFC 300 hype.

via BJPENN.COM|

##arielhelwani #conormcgregor

sports2 years ago•2 min saved

"UFC 300: Dana White Teases Surprises for Historic Event Amidst McGregor Trilogy Talks and Rousey Rumors"

UFC 300 is approaching, but the UFC is struggling to find a main event that matches the significance of the milestone event. With Conor McGregor set to return in June and other big names like Israel Adesanya, Jorge Masvidal, and Nate Diaz not expected to be on the card, the promotion is reportedly looking for a "rabbit in their hat" to create a memorable lineup. MMA reporter Ariel Helwani has expressed skepticism about the current options being "300-worthy," indicating that while the UFC is working on something special, it may not be a headline-worthy fight. Fans and insiders are left speculating on what matchup could elevate UFC 300 to meet its historic expectations.

via MMA Mania|

##conormcgregor #danawhite

sports2 years ago•1 min saved

"Conor McGregor's Anticipated UFC Return Sparks Speculation and Responses from Dana White"

UFC President Dana White has assured that Conor McGregor's return to the octagon is being worked on, following McGregor's expression of frustration over fight delays. McGregor, who has not fought since July 2021 due to a leg injury, was expected to face Michael Chandler after their coaching stint on The Ultimate Fighter. While the fight has yet to materialize, White has been in discussions with McGregor and promises more fight announcements for UFC 300, though the main event is still undecided. Fans speculate that McGregor's comeback could potentially headline the event.

via Yahoo Sports|

##comebackfight #conormcgregor