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Dana White’s “Assuming” Tony Ferguson Will Face Winner of Khabib Nurmagomedov – Dustin Poirier
By FCF Staff
Tony Ferguson further strengthened his case for a title shot at UFC 238, by defeating Donald Cerrone, and it looks like “El Cucuy” could indeed, face the winner of Khabib Nurmagomedov – Dustin Poirier.
Ferguson recorded his… Read More
Dana White Denies ESPN+ PPV Deal Blocked Brock Lesnar’s Return
By FCF Staff
Brock Lesnar will not challenge UFC heavyweight champ Daniel Cormier next as expected, but according to Dana White, it has nothing to do with the promotion’s new ESPN+ pay-per-view model.
After Cormier won the heavyweight title last… Read More
Dana White Hopes Sage Northcutt Retires
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Following Sage Northcutt’s vicious, knockout loss in his ONE Championship debut, UFC President Dana White is calling for the 23-year-old to retire.
Northcutt faced Cosmo Alexandre last month, and was KO’d by the experienced kickboxer in just… Read More
Dana White Would be “Very Interested” in Signing Decorated Wrestler, Jordan Burroughs
By FCF Staff
If Jordan Burroughs ever commits to taking a MMA fight, UFC President Dana White would be interested in having the famed wrestler fight under the promotion’s banner.
The Olympic Gold Medalist and world champion wrestler defeated Ben… Read More
Dana White Says Brock Lesnar’s “Retired”, UFC’s Working on Daniel Cormier – Stipe Miocic 2
By FCF Staff
Ever since Stipe Miocic was taken out by Daniel Cormier last July, he’s campaigned for a rematch with the UFC’s heavyweight champ, and it looks like he’s going to get his wish.
Following Miocic’s KO loss to… Read More
Dana White Says ZUFFA Boxing is Still in The Works
By FCF Staff
Despite recent speculation as to whether Dana White is still planning to move forward with his boxing promotion, recently the UFC President provided an update on his plans.
White announced last year that he was going to… Read More
UFC Rochester: Kevin Lee Believes 165 Division is “Inevitable”, Despite Dana White’s Repeated Denials
By FCF Staff
UFC President Dana White has repeatedly shot down the possibility of the promotion creating a 165-pound division, but Kevin Lee still believes it will happen eventually.
Lee is preparing to face Rafael dos Anjos on May 18th,… Read More
UFC 236: Dana White Reports he Has Staff Looking For Stadium in Australia
By FCF Staff
Now that Israel Adesanya and Robert Whittaker are going to fight later this year, Dana White’s reporting he has his staff looking for a stadium in Australia to host the title fight.
Adesanya, who resides in New… Read More
UFC 236: Dana White Reflects on Dustin Poirier’s Championship Road, Confirms He’s Next For Khabib Nurmagomedov
By FCF Staff
Conor McGregor has made it clear he wants to fight Khabib Nurmagomedov again, and Dana White has said he sees that match-up happening. But, following UFC 236, White confirmed that Dustin Poirier will be next for the… Read More
Dana White Talks Conor McGregor; Says Star is “Very Much in The Game”
By FCF Staff
Conor McGregor and the UFC may be at odds over his desire to have equity in the company, but Dana White insists that the star remains front-and-center in their plans.
Not long ago, McGregor announced he was… Read More
Dana White Issues Statement, Calls Escalation in Khabib Nurmagomedov – Conor McGregor Social Media War “Unacceptable”
By FCF Staff
Following the latest round of social media shots between Khabib Nurmagomedov and Conor McGregor, Dana White has issued a statement in which he called the situation “unacceptable”.
Recently it was reported that McGregor posted an image of… Read More
Dana White Argues There’s “Other Ways” to Make Conor McGregor Happy
By FCF Staff
Conor McGregor has said he wants a stake in the UFC, prior to his recent retirement, but Dana White still insists that’s not going to happen.
McGregor has said in the past that he deserves shares in… Read More
Dana White Says UFC Won’t Create 165 Division as Long as He’s With Company
By FCF Staff
Dana White has said in the past that he has no intention of adding a 165-pound division to the UFC, and now the promotion’s president has doubled down on those comments.
Several fighters, including notable competitors like… Read More
Dana White Says Henry Cejudo vs. Marlon Moraes Likely For 135 Title
By FCF Staff
Now that T.J. Dillashaw has vacated the bantamweight title, after testing positive for a banned substance, Dana White’s reporting that Henry Cejudo and Marlon Moraes will likely fight for the 135 belt.
Following UFC Nashville last night,… Read More
Dana White is “Super Disappointed” in Staff, Following Leon Edwards – Jorge Masvidal Backstage Brawl
By FCF Staff
One of the main storylines to emerge from UFC London last weekend was the backstage brawl between Jorge Masvidal and Leon Edwards. But, UFC President Dana White is blaming the event’s staff for the headline-grabbing incident.… Read More
UFC President Dana White Discusses Promotion’s Latest News in Lengthy Interview
Dana White Discusses Decision to Sign Seven Year Extension as UFC President
By FCF Staff
Following the news that UFC pay-per-view cards in the United States will only be available via ESPN+, the promotion’s president, Dana White, has announced he’s signed a contract extension.
White sat down with the UFC’s Megan Olivi… Read More
UFC 235: Dana White Says Tyron Woodley “Didn’t Look Like” Himself in One Sided Loss
By FCF Staff
Dana White repeatedly praised the abilities of Kamaru Usman leading up to UFC 235, but the UFC President admits he was surprised with how Saturday’s fight unfolded.
Usman took the welterweight title from Tyron Woodley at the… Read More
UFC 235: Dana White Would “Love” to See Thiago Santos Fight Jon Jones Next
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Now that Jon Jones has defended the light-heavyweight title by defeating Anthony Smith, Dana White wants to see “Bones” fight Thiago Santos next.
Jones faced Smith in the headliner of UFC 235, and worked his way to… Read More