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UFC 300 fight card and rumor tracker: Dana White promises main event ‘is going to be crazy’

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UFC 300 is expected to deliver a loaded lineup for the promotion’s historic April event.
Following one of …read more

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Posted on January 26, 2024, 7:43 pm By
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Dana White promises ‘Crazy’ main event fight announcement for UFC 300: ‘You guys can’t handle it’

Promotional CEO, Dana White has vowed to deliver a “crazy” headlining fight for UFC 300 in April, with the monumental flagship card still without an official main event bout – …read more

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Posted on January 25, 2024, 5:43 pm By
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Dana White teases ‘crazy’ UFC 300 main event

The biggest UFC event of the year will take place on April 13 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.  The historic UFC 300 fight card already has 10 fights but …read more

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Kayla Harrison shares first words about UFC signing: ‘My time is now’

Kayla Harrison is excited to test herself in the UFC.
In a surprise announcement by Dana White, two-time PFL champion Harrison signed with the UFC and already has her octagon debut …read more

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Dana White responds to fans concerned that Kayla Harrison won’t be able to make weight at UFC 300

Do you agree? …read more

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Dana White teases “crazy” event headliner for UFC 300: “You guys can’t handle the main event”

Get ready! …read more

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Posted on January 25, 2024, 10:13 am By
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Cris Cyborg reacts to Kayla Harrison vs. Holly Holm booking, asks Dana White for a spot on UFC 300

UFC 300? …read more

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Cris Cyborg lobbies Dana White to book Amanda Nunes rematch for UFC 300: ‘I would love to add it to the card’

Former undisputed featherweight champion, Cris Cyborg has urged Dana White to book a long-anticipated rematch between herself and fellow Brazilian favorite, Amanda Nunes on a blockbuster UFC 300 card – …read more

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Kayla Harrison signs with UFC, set to debut vs. Holly Holm at UFC 300 in bantamweight bout

Kayla Harrison is now a UFC fighter, according to Dana White.
In a bombshell announcement Tuesday on Instagram, White said the former Olympian and longtime PFL star Harrison (16-1 MMA, 0-0 …read more

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Ariel Helwani responds to Dana White’s “total bulls**t” claims about UFC Saudi Arabia postponement

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Paulo Costa lobbies Dana White for title fight with Dricus du Plessis after UFC 297: ‘Give me him, papa’

Paulo Costa is interested in a fight with Dricus Du Plessis, and he recently let it be known.

Becoming the first-ever South African UFC champion, Du Plessis made history at …read more

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Khamzat Chimaev Unhappy With Dana White for Not Delivering Promised Title Shot

Khamzat Chimaev wants the title shot that was allegedly promised to him by Dana White. …read more

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Posted on January 23, 2024, 4:13 pm By
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‘That’s the bulls***, man’: Khamzat Chimaev expresses frustration with Dana White about possibly not getting title shot at UFC 300

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According to Khamzat Chimaev, if he doesn’t get the first crack at Dricus du Plessis following the …read more

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Khamzat Chimaev rips Dana White after UFC 297: ‘You promised me I was gonna fight for the title’

Unbeaten middleweight contender, Khamzat Chimaev has blasted promotional CEO, Dana White following UFC 297 over the weekend, claiming the former “promised” him a shot at divisional gold next, and any …read more

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Ariel Helwani Snaps Back at Dana White Over His Report on UFC Saudi Arabia Postponement: ‘It’s an Ego Thing’

Renowned MMA journalist Ariel Helwani has once again found himself in a pissing contest with Dana White.

Earlier this month, Helwani reported that the UFC’s anticipated debut in Saudi Arabia, originally …read more

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Dana White reveals timeline for UFC and ESPN negotiations on new TV deal to start

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The UFC and ESPN are expected to sit down at the negotiating table to discuss a new …read more

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Posted on January 22, 2024, 8:43 pm By
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Dricus Du Plessis reacts to news that Dana White had Sean Strickland winning at UFC 297

A huge statement …read more

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Dana White discusses Raquel Pennington’s title win, other UFC 297 performances, UFC Saudi Arabia rumors, more

TORONTO – The first UFC pay-per-view of 2024 is in the books, and CEO Dana White sat with the media to react to the event, as well as other things …read more

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Dana White defends Sean Strickland’s anti-LGBTQ rant at UFC 297: ‘He was baited’

TORONTO – UFC CEO Dana White has addressed Sean Strickland’s viral, anti-LGBTQ comments from earlier this week.
Strickland, who lost the UFC middleweight title Saturday at UFC 297, was under fire …read more

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Dana White reveals Conor McGregor will not make UFC return in June: ‘When he’s ready to fight, then we’ll announce it’

UFC CEO, Dana White has claimed former two-division Octagon gold holder, Conor McGregor will not be making his return to the Octagon on June 29. – despite an announcement from …read more

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Dana White scored UFC 297 main event for Sean Strickland: ‘The jab was f*cking beautiful’

TORONTO – Dana White had the UFC 297 main event a tie as it entered the final round Saturday at Scotiabank Arena. While he admits the fight as a whole …read more

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Dana White reveals he had Sean Strickland winning at UFC 297, but doesn’t plan immediate rematch

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Sean Strickland lost a split decision in his battle with Dricus du Plessis in the UFC 297 …read more

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Posted on January 21, 2024, 1:43 pm By
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Dana White takes aim at Movsar Evloev’s UFC 297 win over Arnold Allen: “The least fun fight anybody’s ever seen”

The boss isn’t happy …read more

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Dana White reacts to the UFC 297 main event, says he scored the fight 3-2 for Sean Strickland

Dana Reacts …read more

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Dana White urges UFC 297 co-Main event to ‘Step-Up’ amid criticizm: ‘Think about how Ronda Rousey built that division’

Promotional CEO, Dana White has urged tonight’s co-main event clash at UFC 297 between Raquel Pennington and Mayra Bueno Silva to stand up and deliver amid claims of a lacklustre …read more

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Dana White denies Ronda Rousey slot on UFC 300 in stunning fighting return: ‘She’s not coming back’

Inaugural bantamweight champion, Ronda Rousey has been definitively ruled from a retirement-snapping comeback to the Octagon at UFC 300 in April, with promotional CEO, Dana White revealing the promotion never …read more

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Posted on January 19, 2024, 7:13 pm By
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Dana White refuses to confirm June fight return for UFC star Conor McGregor as future hits skids once more

Former UFC champion Conor McGregor’s return is yet again in question after UFC CEO Dana Whjte’s recent statement. 

Well, it was fun while it lasted. After months and months of promises …read more

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Dana White rules out the returns of three former superstars for UFC 300

Could it happen? …read more

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Posted on January 19, 2024, 10:43 am By
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With April trial date looming, Dana White says he’s ‘zero’ concerned about UFC antitrust lawsuit

Plaintiffs in the UFC antitrust lawsuit – including former UFC fighters Cung Le, Jon Fitch, Kyle Kingsbury, and Brandon Vera – struck a key victory late last year when the …read more

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Dana White unbothered by ongoing UFC antitrust trial: “It has nothing to do with me”

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Posted on January 18, 2024, 10:43 pm By
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Dana White calls ‘bullsh*t’ on talk of UFC Saudi Arabia postponement over quality of card

UFC CEO Dana White has addressed recent rumors surrounding the promotion’s event planned for Saudi Arabia.
The UFC pinned a Fight Night for early March in Riyadh, but the event has …read more

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Dana White scoffs at Ronda Rousey, Georges St-Pierre or Brock Lesnar returning for UFC 300

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UFC 300 will be a massive card, but there was never a plan for any former …read more

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Dana White shuts down rumors that UFC Saudi Arabia was postponed because the lineup wasn’t good enough: “That’s all bullshit”

Not true …read more

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Posted on January 18, 2024, 9:13 pm By
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Morning Report: Tom Aspinall ‘not a bully,’ but welcomes Alex Pereira fight at UFC 300 if offered

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UFC 300 is getting bigger and bigger with each fight announcement.
Dana White last spoiled the fans with …read more

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Posted on January 18, 2024, 1:43 pm By
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Khamzat Chimaev Drops Huge Hint That He Will Fight at UFC 300 on April 13

Hours after Dana White made a major announcement regarding UFC 300, undefeated Chechen monster Khamzat Chimaev hinted that his next appearance could very well be at the massive milestone event. …read more

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Oscar De La Hoya reacts to Dana White’s fighter pay stance: “All I can say or do is laugh”

Laugh …read more

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Posted on January 18, 2024, 2:43 am By
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Dana White announces two more fights for UFC 300, including Justin Gaethje vs. Max Holloway

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UFC 300 adds Justin Gaethje vs. Max Holloway for BMF title, Dana White announces

The BMF title will be on the line at UFC 300.
Reigning BMF champion Justin Gaethje takes on Max Holloway at the April 13 event at T-Mobile in Las Vegas, UFC …read more

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Dana White’s shocking text messages on Jon Jones revealed: “Is he still being a scumbag?”

Scathing DMs …read more

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Posted on January 14, 2024, 9:13 pm By
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documents show Dana White’s reaction to UFC star Jon Jones’ pay demands: ‘He needs to know we don’t need him’

New unsealed documents from the ongoing antitrust lawsuit against the UFC have shed light on promotional CEO, Dana White’s reaction to heavyweight champion, Jon Jones’ refusal to sign a contract …read more

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Posted on January 14, 2024, 4:43 pm By
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‘F*** that punk’: Unsealed docs reveal Dana White’s reaction to Jon Jones money demands

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Dana White had lost his patience with Jon Jones and was venting to Lorenzo Fertitta.
It was …read more

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Abdul-Kareem Al-Selwady vs. Loik Radzhabov joins UFC Saudi Arabia lineup

After an impressive showing on Dana White’s Contender Series, Abdul-Kareem Al-Selwady’s UFC debut is set.
Al-Selwady (15-3 MMA, 0-0 UFC) meets Loik Radzhabov at a UFC Fight Night event which takes …read more

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Dana White announces UFC Atlantic City headliner and confirms three other fights

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Posted on January 13, 2024, 1:43 am By
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Tuivasa, Tybura to headline March 16 Fight Night

A heavyweight matchup between fan favorite Tai Tuivasa and Marcin Tybura will headline a UFC Fight Night event on March 16, Dana White said Friday. …read more

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Zhang Weili opens as heavy favorite for UFC 300 title fight vs. Yan Xiaonan

The first title fight booked for UFC 300 is certainly historic, but the odds suggest it’s a mismatch.
UFC president Dana White announced earlier this week that strawweight champion Zhang Weili …read more

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Dricus Du Plessis reveals conversation with Dana White about pressing charges against Sean Strickland for UFC 296 assault: “No, no, no, no, no. Please no.”

Assault Charges? …read more

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Dana White announces historic title fight for UFC 300

The hype surrounding UFC 300 is unlike ever before, with fans wondering which huge fights will take place at the historic event. While there’s still a lot of space for …read more

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Posted on January 11, 2024, 8:43 pm By
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Heck of a Morning: Reaction to Dana White announcing first title fight for UFC 300

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UFC CEO Dana White has announced the first title fight for UFC 300, with the expectation that there will be …read more

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Posted on January 11, 2024, 5:13 pm By
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Dana White announces strawweight title fight for UFC 300

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Posted on January 11, 2024, 4:43 am By
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The China Derby! Zhang Vs. Yan Added To UFC 300

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UFC 300 has its first title fight.
UFC CEO, Dana White, took to Instagram today (Weds., Jan. 10, …read more

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Posted on January 11, 2024, 4:43 am By
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Dana White shows support for Las Vegas judge brutally attacked behind the bench

Regular people tend to go viral much more these days but not many have gained fame in the manner Judge Mary Kay Holthus did last week.
January 3 was a normal …read more

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Posted on January 11, 2024, 1:43 am By
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Dana White books Donald ‘Cowboy’ Cerrone in $100k challenge against his bull Twisted Steel

Challenge Accepted …read more

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Dana White says Irish boxer engrained his love for fighting: “I started through working for Peter Welch for free”

For Free …read more

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Posted on January 10, 2024, 4:43 am By
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Kamaru Usman touted as UFC boss Dana White’s ‘Favorite’ fighter: ‘He’s the greatest welterweight of all time’

Former undisputed welterweight champion, Kamaru Usman has been touted as UFC CEO, Dana White’s favorite fighter according to his manager, Ali Abdelaziz, who also touted the former pound-for-pound number one …read more

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UFC star Islam Makhachev set for sidelining until post-Summer through injury amid links to Justin Gaethje fight

Undisputed lightweight champion and pound-for-pound number one, Islam Makhachev has been confirmed as out until the summer at the very earliest according to UFC CEO, Dana White – who also …read more

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Dana White announces two massive lightweight fights including Dustin Poirier vs. Benoit Saint-Denis

Buckle up! …read more

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Dana White reveals UFC 299 co-main event

UFC President Dana White took to social media on Monday evening and announced the UFC 299 co-main event.  
UFC 299 takes place on March 9 at the Kaseya Center in …read more

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Posted on January 8, 2024, 8:13 am By
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Dana White announces Dustin Poirier vs. Benoit Saint-Denis 5-round fight for UFC 299 in Miami

Dustin Poirier will oblige to call for him to give a surging lightweight contender a chance when he meets the streaking Benoit Saint-Denis in the UFC 299 co-main event.
UFC CEO …read more

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Dana White vows to ‘Destroy January and 2024’ schedule as fans clamour for more fight announcements on UFC 300

UFC CEO, Dana White has claimed he is ready to “destory” both this month and 2024 as a whole ahead of his return from vacation – as the fanbase continue …read more

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Oscar De La Hoya Enjoys Seeing UFC fighters Score bigger paydays in Boxing: ‘All I can say or do is laugh’

Legendary pugilist Oscar De La Hoya seems happy to squash his beef with Dana White, but that doesn’t mean he’ll ever see eye-to-eye with the UFC CEO when it comes …read more

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Posted on January 6, 2024, 8:43 pm By
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Unsealed UFC docs show Dana White’s reaction to CM Punk salary backlash 

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UFC CEO Dana White’s personal policy, at least in 2017, was not to reveal a fighter’s pay …read more

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Posted on January 6, 2024, 4:43 pm By
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Ariel Helwani claims Dana White and company “have a rabbit in their hat” for UFC 300

Who’s the rabbit? …read more

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Posted on January 4, 2024, 8:44 pm By
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Dana White sings high praise for Power Slap: “We’re building another new combat sport”

New combat sport …read more

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Ariel Helwani claims Dana White and company “have a rabbit in their hat” for UFC 300

Who’s the rabbit? …read more

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Dana White the latest to bash Travis Kelce for his pro-vaccine campaign

Travis Kelce has divided opinion of late after signing a huge deal with Pfizer to promote the vaccine. 
Many have voiced their disgust with what the NFL tight end is promoting, …read more

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Dana White expects to ‘get something figured out soon’ with Conor McGregor

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Conor McGregor might not have to wait too much longer to book his next fight.
UFC CEO Dana …read more

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Dana White reveals he’s in talks with Conor McGregor following the Irishman’s recent UFC rant: “We’re gonna figure something out”

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Dana White confirms crunch talks with Conor McGregor regarding UFC return fight: ‘We’re gonna figure something out’

UFC CEO, Dana White has confirmed he and Conor McGregor are set to thrash out his immediate fighting future in the coming days as the two plan a meet face-to-face …read more

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White ‘Gonna Figure Something Out’ With Angry Mac

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After an angry rant from McGregor suggested frayed relations with the UFC, Dana White said he’d work things out while …read more

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Posted on December 28, 2023, 2:16 pm By
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Exec cited CTE, Dana White replacement in WME evaluation of UFC business

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The UFC lender presentation that paved the way for the promotion’s 2016 buyout by …read more

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Posted on December 27, 2023, 4:16 pm By
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Willy Wonka (and Conor McGregor and Dana White and Jon Jones, and a few others) and the Chocolate Factory

Dana White, Colby Covington, Francis Ngannou, Jon Jones, Conor McGregor, and actor Timothée Chalomet as “Willy Wonka” | Jose Youngs, MMA Fighting

We are the …read more

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Jose Aldo says Dana White told him to keep quiet about fighter’s union to get paid more

Current UFC interim featherweight champion Jose Aldo is still very unhappy with his situation in the UFC. Following news of featherweight champion Conor McGregor’s lightweight title matchup against UFC lightweight …read more

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