Health-related reasons keep Dana White from first UFC event in eleven years
UFC President Dana White was forced to miss Tuesday night’s UFC on Fuel 3 card due to surgery for Meniere’s Disease. White will go under the knife in Los Angeles, so with the show taking place in Virginia he was unable to attend. Meniere’s disease is a condition where fluid in the ear gets too high, causing issues with balance and hearing. It resembles a severe case of Vertigo. “First... [Read More...]
Dana White considering another season of TUF featuring UFC veterans
Out of fifteen versions of the Ultimate Fighter only a few truly stand out. One of those is unquestionably TUF 4: The Comeback where a group of UFC veterans were given a second shot at redemption inside the Octagon with each divisional winner earning a title-shot in the process. The season re-introduced the public to fighters like Chris Lytle, Jorge Rivera, Patrick Cote, and Matt Serra (who ultimately... [Read More...]
Dana White catches Urijah Faber off-guard in embarassing situation on latest vlog
UFC President Dana White released his first video blog for this weekend’s UFC on FOX event though none of the content specifically pertains to the card the clip is attached to. However, semantics aside, the outspoken executive’s entry this time around is extremely entertaining nonetheless. In it White captures Urijah Faber outside the UFC Training Center in Las Vegas where the company is currently... [Read More...]
Dana White: “This is the fight business, not the friend business.”
When the MMA community discusses the name Greg Jackson it’s usually in relation to the coach’s reputation as one of the top trainers/corners in the sport. However, one word UFC President Dana White associates with Jackson that few others consider in relation to the sought-after sensei is “businessman”. White recently gave his thoughts on Jackson’s role in the situation surrounding light heavyweights... [Read More...]
Frank Mir apparently ruled out as replacement for Alistair Overeem
The cloud of mystery surrounding the main event at UFC 146 grew in intensity today when UFC President Dana White went on Twitter to update fans on the card’s status. While the outspoken executive didn’t address the headliner between Alistair Overeem and Junior dos Santos specifically, he did bring up the man who many have pegged as a replacement for Overeem if the disgraced Dutchman fails to obtain... [Read More...]
Dana White “beyond pissed” about Alistair Overeem’s failed drug test
Anyone expecting UFC President Dana White to remain calm and collected in the wake of news surrounding heavyweight contender Alistair Overeem’s failed drug test has likely been living under a rock for the past few years. White, as passionate as any MMA fan, has never been one to bite his lip when he has an opinion to share and didn’t start with Overeem’s probably removal from a massively promoted... [Read More...]
Dana White “very happy” with TUF 15 premiere
While it may have drawn criticism from some seeking slicker production, UFC President Dana White was as pleased could be following Friday night’s debut of TUF 15. The show featured sixteen live, elimination-style bouts to determine who would make it into the house and compete on this season. “Going into this thing…you’re always nervous when you do something new and do something different,”... [Read More...]
Dana White certain Dan Henderson will wait for a title-shot before fighting again
For UFC light heavyweight Dan Henderson it’s apparently all about competing for gold. The 41-year old, who was last seen defeating Mauricio “Shogun” Rua last year, is said to have decided his next fight will be for either the UFC light heavyweight or middleweight belt but nothing less. However, both those titles are currently tied up as Jon Jones will defend the light heavyweight strap against... [Read More...]
Dana White withdraws interest in assisting Strikeforce after snub from Showtime
UFC President Dana White nearly missed his first UFC show in eleven years to help push Saturday night’s Strikeforce: Tate vs. Rousey lineup further towards perfection. However, after finding out many of his ideas and plans had been nixed, White decided to end any future work with the promotion and remain 100% behind the UFC. According to the outspoken White, he was planning on skipping Friday’s... [Read More...]
Dana White takes cameras backstage at UFC 144 press conference for recent video blog
UFC President Dana White has posted his second video blog pertaining to this weekend’s UFC 144 lineup, giving viewers a glimpse behind the scenes at what he’s been up to this week in Japan including a press conference promoting the event. In the clip, also White does a little shopping at a MMA-related store in Saitama, though the highlights definitely come from his backstage interactions with UFC... [Read More...]
Dana White puts decision to fight again on Carlos Condit’s shoulders
In the wake of the results from last night’s UFC on Fuel lineup UFC President Dana White has addressed the future of Carlos Condit based primarily on welterweight Jake Ellenberger’s impressive outpointing of Diego Sanchez in the show’s main event. Ellenberger, who picked up his sixth straight win with the performance, fought to a Split Decision with Condit in 2009 and is a legitimate top contender... [Read More...]
Dana White confirms Carlos Condit will wait for Georges St. Pierre
It appears the welterweight division will have to deal without a title-defense for the bulk of 2012 after UFC President Dana White came forward to reveal interim champion Carlos Condit will twiddle his thumbs until November when Georges St. Pierre is expected to return from a knee injury. Previously it was believed Condit would face Nick Diaz in a rematch based on the controversial nature of their... [Read More...]
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...]
