UFC looking to land in Aloha State later this year
In the past UFC President Dana White had expressed his desire to see the UFC make an appearance in Hawaii with former champion (and popular islander) B.J. Penn taking a headlining spot on the card. However, even despite Penn’s continued retirement, it appears White is still planning on taking his fight promotion to Hawaii in the near future. The UFC card would take place inside Aloha Stadium, a venue... [Read More...]
Dana White prepared to give Nick Diaz immediate rematch
Last week, Carlos Condit’s manager came out to say their team would consider a scenario with “The Natural Born Killer” defending his interim welterweight title if victorious at UFC 143 based on the amount of time remaining before linear champion Georges St. Pierre is fully healed from knee surgery. Now it appears the UFC may be open to obliging the request with an opponent already in mind –... [Read More...]
Dana White issues first video blog for UFC 143
The UFC returns to the pay-per-view stage this weekend with UFC 143: Diaz vs. Condit. And, as always, UFC President Dana White will be offering MMA fans a behind-the-scenes look at what goes on before, during, and after such a big event. In the first episode of White’s video blog, we see plenty of action from this past Saturday’s UFC on FOX 2 card, an event boasting fights like Rashad Evans-Phil... [Read More...]
Latest video blog from Dana White captures build up to last night’s UFC on FOX show
UFC President Dana White has certainly been called a number of names throughout his career as the main executive voice for the world’s foremost MMA promotion and, as such, it’s likely the term “bozo” was among them. However, White came face-to-face with the real deal late last week while in Chicago for UFC on FOX 2. While doing a media appearance for the show at WGN, the central hub of Chicago... [Read More...]
Dana White: “Anybody that’s ever said that they didn’t know what’s being put in their body is full of sh*t.”
If Muhammed Lawal and Cristiane Santos were hoping the team at Zuffa would be understanding in regards to the situation surrounding their recent drug tests it appears they’re in for some disappointment. Lawal and Santos, who are both currently facing discipline after testing positive for PED usage, each made excuses for the result rather than showing genuine accountability for having slipped up. Specifically,... [Read More...]
Dana White clears the air following UFC on FX: Guillard vs. Miller
As only he can, UFC President Dana White made things crystal-clear on a number of subjects following UFC on FX: Guillard vs. Miller Friday night. Speaking with Ariel Hellwani for the UFC post-fight show on FUEL TV, White made it known that he is happy with how Melvin Guillard acts, that Chael Sonnen will face Anderson Silva if he defeats Michael Bisping despite Sonnen talking Jon Jones/Georges St.... [Read More...]
Dana White: Extreme Confusion
We’ve all overreacted at some point in our lives to something. I do it all the time when watching a hockey or football game, and I’m willing to bet that most of you reading this overreact or react on instinct and emotion to sports as well. So when Dana White overreacts to certain aspects of his company, like fights not delivering or his fighters doing something stupid, it’s to be expected. The... [Read More...]
Dana White gives fans exclusive look backstage at UFC 137/UFC 138
UFC President Dana White has recorded another telling entry in one of his standard video blogs, posting an episode going into great detail in terms of giving behind-the-scenes’ looks at both UFC 137 and UFC 138, events unfolding over the past few weeks. The revealing clip shows a bruised and bloodied B.J. Penn getting worked on after his loss to Nick Diaz before sharing an intimate moment reflecting... [Read More...]
Dana White ready to give Jon Jones “pound-for-pound” props
Consider Dana White among the numerous people beyond impressed by Jon Jones’ dismantling of Quinton “Rampage” Jackson in the main event last night at UFC 135. White spoke about the wunderkind’s performance in the post-event press conference where he started things out by eating a bit of crow in regards to recent comments about Jones not being in the “pound-for-pound” discussion along with... [Read More...]
Dana White discusses change to UFC 133 main event
One of the few constants in Mixed Martial Arts is the likelihood of change, especially when it comes to the lineup for any given card. That very concept played out this week in regards to UFC 133 after it was announced undefeated light heavyweight Phil Davis had withdrawn from the August 6 show due to an undisclosed injury and would be replaced in his headlining bout against Rashad Evans at the event. Within... [Read More...]
Greg Jackson provides proof perception is not necessarily reality
Widely-respected MMA guru Greg Jackson is known to be a student of samurai philosophy, so perhaps the words of legendary “Book of Five Rings” author/warrior Miyamoto Musashi, “Perception is strong, sight is weak,” came to mind earlier this week when Jackson decided to take a stand against the belief fighters from his gym prefer to play it safe in the cage rather than offering up excitement... [Read More...]
5 Oz. MMA Link Club
Welcome back to another edition of “MMA Link Club”, Five Ounces of Pain‘s weekly smorgasbord of work from our brothers and sisters in the MMA community. Enjoy… Dana White Discusses his Initial Meeting with Fedor Emelianenko (Versus.com) UFC and THQ Extend Partnership for “Undisputed” Title (MMAConvert.com) Martin Kampmann is Ready to Expose Jake Shields in the Ring (Heavy.com) Claude... [Read More...]
5 Oz. MMA Link Club
Welcome back to another edition of “MMA Link Club”, Five Ounces of Pain‘s weekly smorgasbord of work from our brothers and sisters in the MMA community. Enjoy… Ariel Helwani Interviews Dana White in England After Oxford Address (MMAFighting.com) Bobby Lashley Surprises Strikeforce Officials with Decision to Fight Outside Organization this December (MiddleEasy.com) Frank Shamrock Cuts a Promo... [Read More...]
Dana White talks about the deal between the UFC and Flash Entertainment
With the UFC‘s recent announcement that Zuffa, LLC had sold a minority percentage of the company to the Abu Dhabi based, Flash Entertainment, UFC President Dana White recently took some out of his always busy schedule to share his thoughts on the recent deal in a Q&A session at UFC.com. On why the deal took place: We view this as the perfect strategic partnership to help us grow this business... [Read More...]
M-1 Global is NOT in talks with the UFC about Fedor and Mousasi
Contrary to recent reports, M-1 Global is not currently in talks with the UFC. Although reports have swept through the mixed martial arts news front recently stating that UFC President Dana White and M-1 Global have been in discussions regarding possibly signing either Fedor Emelianenko or Gegard Mousasi, FiveOuncesofPain.com has recently been able to confirm that no such discussions have taken place... [Read More...]
Dana White says Brock Lesnar’s future still not certain, diagnosis coming soon
One of the biggest stories of 2009 has officially spilled into 2010 as UFC President Dana White recently admitted that the answers surrounding the future of the biggest draw in the sport will be determined in the coming days. The news that something might be up with UFC heavyweight champion and former WWE megastar Brock Lesnar first showed it’s ugly face as a possible case of mononucleosis, the... [Read More...]
Dana White UFC 108 Video Blog (Part 4)
UFC President Dana White is back in this latest edition of his always popular video blog in a look ahead at UFC 108. UFC 108 will take place on Saturday evening, January 2, from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, airing live on Pay-Per-View and featuring a headlining light heavyweight showdown between Rashad Evans and Thiago Silva. Read More →
Dana White UFC 108 Video Blog (Part 3)
UFC President Dana White is back in this latest edition of his always popular video blog in a look ahead at UFC 108. UFC 108 will take place on Saturday evening, January 2, from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, airing live on Pay-Per-View and featuring a headlining light heavyweight showdown between Rashad Evans and Thiago Silva. Read More →
Dana White UFC 108 Video Blog (Part two)
UFC President Dana White is back in this latest edition of his always popular video blog in a look ahead at UFC 108. UFC 108 will take place on Saturday evening, January 2, from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, airing live on Pay-Per-View and featuring a headlining light heavyweight showdown between Rashad Evans and Thiago Silva. Read More →
Dana White UFC 108 Video Blog (Part one)
UFC President Dana White is back for the latest edition of his always popular video blog in a post-Christmas look ahead at UFC 108. UFC 108 will take place on Saturday evening, January 2, from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, airing live on Pay-Per-View and featuring a headlining light heavyweight showdown between Rashad Evans and Thiago Silva. Read More →
