News about Dana White

UFC boss Dana White hits back at neuroscientists who say his new Power Slap sport causes brain damage

www.dailymail.co.uk, October 21, 2024
Ultimate Fighting Championship top executive Dana White has come under fire from experts who say his power slapping competition leaves competitors with brain injuries. Mr White, the CEO and president of Ultimate Fighting Championship ( UFC ),  responded earlier this month to an analysis conducted by neurologists from the University of Pittsburg that concluded three-quarters of contestants of his Power Slap competition displayed signs of a concussion.

Donald Trump reveals why there's 'nobody' like Dana White as he opens up on friendship with UFC chief

www.dailymail.co.uk, October 15, 2024
Donald Trump has heaped praise on his close pal Dana White and explained why there is 'nobody' like the UFC chief. Trump has been good friends with White - the CEO and president of the world-famous MMA promotion - for well over 20 years after hosting two UFC events at his now-defunct Atlantic City casino in the early 2000s. Over the past two decades White has repaid the American tycoon by remaining loyal to him throughout his various political campaigns, even speaking at several Republican National Conventions to endorse him as US president.

Conor McGregor lashes out at UFC welterweight champion Belal Muhammad as he claims he would 'cave his skull' and rues 'hurdles' in his octagon return in now-deleted X rant

www.dailymail.co.uk, October 14, 2024
Dana White announced over the weekend that Muhammad, 36, would defend his title against Shavkat Rakhmonov in Las Vegas on December 7. McGregor, meanwhile, saw his much-anticipated comeback fight against Michael Chandler at UFC 303 cancelled in June after he suffered a broken toe. He had been scheduled to step into the octagon for the first time since breaking his leg during his defeat at the hands of Dustin Poirier in July 2021. Taking to social media, McGregor vented his fury over his delayed return - describing it as 'harrowing' - and had some strong words for Muhammad.

UFC chief Dana White launches blistering Kamala Harris attack after Colbert Show appearance

www.dailymail.co.uk, October 11, 2024
UFC chief Dana White has launched a scathing attack on Kamala Harris after her appearance on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, saying her potentially presidency should 'scare the s***' out of people. White, who is close friends with Donald Trump, posted his comments on X on Thursday night. Sharing a clip of Harris giving a rambling answer to Colbert upon being asked what she'd change if she wins next month's election, White wrote: 'I don't like to post a lot of political content, but this clip should scare EVERYONE.

Dana White donates six-figure sum to Donald Trump's Hurricane Helene fundraiser

www.dailymail.co.uk, October 2, 2024
In late September, the hurricane swept through the Southeastern United States, costing lives and families their homes in Florida, Georgia, and the Carolinas. As victims of the calamity hope to get back on their feet, the former US President launched an effort with a GoFundMe campaign as the official response for MAGA supporters offering their financial assistance to those affected.

Power Slap star Sheena Bathory reveals her breast implant BURST during training: 'I'm 3lbs lighter'

www.dailymail.co.uk, September 30, 2024
Hungarian fighter Sheena Bathory - who competes in MMA and Power Slap - has revealed that her breast implants had to be removed after one burst during training. The 'Hungarian Hurricane' turned Dana White's head earlier this year with a stunning knockout in the Power Slap qualifiers. The 32-year-old - who comes from a family of Judo athletes - has won all three of her Power Slap contests.

Conor McGregor RIPS into 'woeful' and 'embarrassing' current UFC champion - as he urges Dana White to set up a title showdown despite not having fought in over three years

www.dailymail.co.uk, September 28, 2024
Conor McGregor has slammed a current UFC champion and urged Dana White to set up a title showdown despite his long absence from the octagon.  McGregor last fought in July 2021, losing to Dustin Poirier in his trilogy bout at UFC 264 and suffering a broken leg. His much-anticipated comeback against Michael Chandler in June was scuppered after he broke a toe in his left foot in training. 

Mike Tyson strongly reacts to Dana White's entry into boxing - after the UFC president announced he was coming in 'guns blazing' to promote the sport

www.dailymail.co.uk, September 27, 2024
Mike Tyson has shared his view after UFC kingpin Dana White announced his entry into the world of boxing. After being installed as UFC president in 2001 following the acquisition of the promotion by the Fertitta brothers, White has revolutionised the sport of mixed martial arts. However, while MMA has become a viable contender to boxing largely as a result of White's stewardship the 55-year-old has always retained his love for the sweet science.

Canelo Alvarez draws $17m in ticket sales and 650,000 PPV buys with win over Edgar Berlanga despite competition from UFC 306

www.dailymail.co.uk, September 19, 2024
Canelo Alvarez's unanimous-decision victory over Edgar Berlanga in Las Vegas on Saturday generated $17 million in ticket sales and 650,000 pay-per-view sales, Sports Business Journal is reporting. The sales are impressive on their own, but coming on the same night and in the same city as the record-breaking UFC 306, Canelo-Berlanga reinforces the multi-division champion's status as one of the biggest draws in boxing. UFC 306, meanwhile, generated $22 million at the Sphere in the MMA circuit's first foray into the new glitzy venue. 'It's two different fan bases,' TGB Promotions owner Tom Brown told Sports Business Journal about competing with Dana White's MMA promotion.

Dana White says he 'hopes that's not true' after learning troubled Jon Jones was hanging with suspended boxer Ryan Garcia at UFC 306 in Las Vegas

www.dailymail.co.uk, September 15, 2024
A slightly panicked UFC president Dana White found out from the press that Jon 'Bones' Jones and troubled boxer Ryan Garcia were spotted together. The boxer and the MMA fighter recorded a selfie video together while taking in the scenes of 'Noche UFC' at The Sphere in Las Vegas on Saturday night. When asking about what Jones had planned for the evening, White said that he was going to be 'running loose' around Sin City - before being informed of Jones and Garcia's video.

UFC fans fume as Terence Crawford is mistakenly labeled Kendrick Lamar on ESPN broadcast: 'Fireable offense'

www.dailymail.co.uk, September 15, 2024
UFC fans have not taken too kindly to a major blunder during the broadcast of UFC 306 in Las Vegas on Saturday night. Dana White held the event, also named 'Noche UFC' in honor of Mexican Independence Day, the first sporting event at Vegas' futuristic Sphere. The card featured seven fighters of Mexican heritage, spearheaded by Alexa Grasso who was defending defends her women's flyweight title against legend Valentina Shevchenko.

Jeff Bezos and fiancee Lauren Sanchez sit cageside in Vegas for UFC's debut at The Sphere... as incredible images show results of Dana White's $20m night

www.dailymail.co.uk, September 15, 2024
Jeff Bezos and his soon-to-be bride Lauren Sanchez sat next to the Octagon as the UFC made its highly-anticipated debut at Las Vegas' Sphere. On Saturday night, Dana White held UFC 306, also named 'Noche UFC' in honor of Mexican Independence Day, the first sporting event at the futuristic venue. During the main card, Bezos and Sanchez were seated cage-side as sports and entertainment collided in a cinematic, once-in-a-lifetime event.

Conor McGregor's rival Michael Chandler accepts fight with Charles Oliveira after highly-awaited meeting with the Irishman failed to materialize

www.dailymail.co.uk, September 14, 2024
No 6 UFC lightweight Michael Chandler accepted a rematch with former champion Charles Oliveira as the hype around his supposed fight with Conor McGregor fizzles out. In an interview with Spinnin Backfist , which came out on Friday night, UFC president Dana White revealed that McGregor will no longer fight Iron Mike when his highly-anticipated return bout happens.

Dana White credits Tom Brady for providing inspiration to stage UFC 306 at Las Vegas Sphere

www.dailymail.co.uk, September 13, 2024
UFC President Dana White got the idea to stage UFC 306 at the futuristic Las Vegas Sphere after being invited to a U2 concert by Tom Brady. 'I went to the Sphere with Tom Brady,' White told TMZ. 'He invited me to come to U2 with him. Had Brady not invited me, I wouldn't even have been to the Sphere yet. It's almost like this was meant to be.' White watched inside the technological marvel near the Las Vegas Strip that makes full use of its massive high-definition LED screen that was as much a part of the show as the Irish band performing its biggest hits from the past four decades.

Conor McGregor reveals he wants TEN fights in 2025 after returning to sparring and recovering from lengthy injury lay-off - but December comeback is ruled out

www.dailymail.co.uk, September 13, 2024
The Notorious' much-anticipated octagon comeback against Michael Chandler in June was scuppered after he broke a toe in his left foot in training. A former two-weight UFC champion, McGregor last fought in July 2021, losing to Dustin Poirier in his trilogy bout at UFC 264 and suffering a broken leg. McGregor, 36, originally targeted a date in December for his first showdown back but UFC CEO Dana White has revealed the Irishman will not fight until early 2025.

Dana White reveals what Donald Trump told him one hour before debate

www.dailymail.co.uk, September 12, 2024
UFC president Dana White revealed that former President Donald Trump spoke to him prior to Tuesday night's Presidential Debate against Vice President Kamala Harris.

Dana White reveals what Donald Trump told him ONE HOUR before dramatic debate against Kamala Harris

www.dailymail.co.uk, September 11, 2024
UFC president Dana White revealed that former President of the United States Donald Trump spoke to him prior to Tuesday night's Presidential Debate against Vice President Kamala Harris. The first Presidential debate between Harris and Trump featured plenty of mudslinging as the two candidates went after each others record and took - a little - time to explain their policies. White, who was promoting his 'Contender Series', was asked about the debate in a press conference.

Dana White reveals when Conor McGregor will make his UFC return after multiple injury setbacks

www.dailymail.co.uk, September 10, 2024
McGregor's last UFC fight was his trilogy bout with Dustin Poirier at UFC 264 in July 2021. The Irishman lost that fight and also suffered a broken leg. McGregor had been booked to make his comeback against Michael Chandler at UFC 303 in June before breaking a toe in training.

UFC fans fear Chinese star 'might go blind' after sustaining 'multiple fractures' in horror injury during brutal TKO defeat by Chris Padilla in Las Vegas

www.dailymail.co.uk, September 9, 2024
A brutal injury sustained by UFC star Rongzhu has sparked fears among fans that the Chinese fighter has lost sight in one eye.  The 24-year-old, competing in just his second bout after returning to the promotion this year, suffered fractures to his eye socket during his loss to Chris Padilla at UFC Vegas 97 on Saturday night.  His injury came as a result of a devastating elbow from the American in the second round, which Rongzhu reacted to by pointing at his opponent and accusing him of using his fingers to poke him. 

A desperate £7m punt on a reality show, dramatic U-turn over female fighters, brilliant marketing and charismatic stars - how the UFC rose from obscurity to multi-BILLION pound sporting giant

www.dailymail.co.uk, September 8, 2024
At just over three decades old, the UFC is still a baby in sporting terms. But those three letters - once derided as 'human cockfighting' - are now synonymous with a global behemoth of a business worth billions. UFC 1 was a freak show involving a 30 stone sumo wrestler, and shark-filled moat - more on that extravaganza here. And now, MMA's market leader dominates the combat sports landscape with highly-trained professional athletes competing on an almost weekly basis. The UFC has more than 100 training facilities worldwide, has put on more than 500 live events and been televised in 175 countries.

UFC welterweight challenger Shavkat Rakhmonov backs Dana White to do the 'fair' thing if Conor McGregor ever returns to the octagon

www.dailymail.co.uk, September 3, 2024
UFC title hopeful Shavkat Rakhmonov (left) has called on the organisation to do the right and 'fair' thing if Conor McGregor (inset) ever makes his long-awaited return to the octagon. McGregor has earned legendary status as one of UFC's most high-profile stars but hasn't fought since being beaten by Dustin Poirier three-years ago. The former multi-belt champion was set to fight again in June but was forced to pull out of his bout with Michael Chandler citing an injury that has required treatment.

Dana White defends decision over Jon Jones vs Stipe Miocic fight insisting he won't 'disrespect the GREATEST heavyweight ever'... as he addresses whether Tom Aspinall will fight the winner

www.dailymail.co.uk, August 28, 2024
Jones (right) and Miocic (left) were originally scheduled to face off for the heavyweight title in the main event of UFC 295 last November. However, Jones suffered a torn pectoral muscle, with the UFC deciding to postpone the fight entirely instead of having backup fighter Sergei Pavlovich step in against Miocic. UFC 309 in November at Madison Square Garden is yet to be announced but Jones and Miocic are expected to finally square off. White (inset top) has addressed their expected fight and also addressed where Aspinall (inset right) fights into the situation.

Israel Adesanya's loss to Dricus Du Plessis could leave the UFC with a glaring issue... but there are three fighters who may provide the solution for Dana White and Co

www.dailymail.co.uk, August 20, 2024
The moment Dricus Du Plessis took Israel Adesanya's back late in the fourth round of their UFC 305 encounter, the bout was as good as done. It took just seconds between Du Plessis jumping onto Adesanya and the Kiwi tapping out for the first time in his glittering UFC career. What's more, it meant Adesanya had now lost three of his last four fights, a worrying run that seemed almost unthinkable at the height of his middleweight title reign.

Conor McGregor sends a pointed message to Dana White after UFC president claimed the Irishman won't be in action 'this year'

www.dailymail.co.uk, August 14, 2024
Conor McGregor has hit back at Dana White after the UFC president revealed the Irishman won't be allowed to fight before the end of the year as he prepares to undergo altitude training. The UFC's former poster boy hasn't fought in three-years when he was beaten by Dustin Poirier and was set to fight again in June only to pull out of his bout with Michael Chandler citing an injury.