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Dana White Not Keen On Alex Pereira’s Boxing Talk: ‘I Want Everybody To Stay In Their Own Lane’ 

Alex Pereira may have risen to star status in the UFC, but he’s still not at the level to convince Dana White that a crossover boxing match would be a good idea. Pereira is currently in Utah gearing up for his latest defense of the light heavyweight title, which headlines the UFC 307 pay-per-view at […]

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Alex Pereira may have risen to star status in the UFC, but he’s still not at the level to convince Dana White that a crossover boxing match would be a good idea.

Pereira is currently in Utah gearing up for his latest defense of the light heavyweight title, which headlines the UFC 307 pay-per-view at Salt Lake City’s Delta Center this Saturday night.

But while his reign and dominance in the cage continues, the former middleweight kingpin has also had his eyes elsewhere in recent times.

During an interview with Kevin Iole, “Poatan” commented on White’s recent revelation regarding a move into the boxing realm. The UFC CEO warned the sport that he’s coming in “guns blazing,” and it sounds like Pereira wants to be on the front lines.

“Honestly, man, I feel very good about this (White’s boxing venture),” Pereira said. “I like boxing. I’ve wanted to fight boxing and I’ve been saying this for a while. In the next few days, I’m going to release video footage of me sparring the best heavyweight boxer in Brazil, it was a few years ago but I believe I am much better now.”

He later reiterated that sentiment while speaking to The Schmo.

“Absolutely I want to express my will to go boxing one day,” Pereira stated. “I think that this partnership of the UFC and boxing is a very good thing going for the sport.”

Unfortunately for the Brazilian, it would appear that White is not convinced…

White Once Again Shares ‘Hatred’ For Crossover Fights Amid Pereira’s Boxing Tease

During a recent interview with Kevin Iole, White was asked for his take on Pereira’s ambitions in the ring and whether his planned entry into boxing promotion could lead to the Brazilian having his wish granted.

“I don’t know. I mean, when you look at where he’s at right now in his career, he’s at the top of this game, he’s about to break (Ronda Rousey’s) record if he wins the fight on Saturday night, and God knows what other records he could break here,” White said. “He’s 38 years old, which is even more impressive when you add that on top of anything else.

“I don’t know (about boxing). I’m not even thinking about that kind of stuff,” White continued. “I’m not thinking about crossover fights. I hate crossover fights. I respect the fact that he wants to do it. I know there’s tons of other fighters that probably want to do it. But I want everybody to stay in their own lane.”

For now, Pereira has business to attend to inside the Octagon.

And should he extend his reign beyond the threat of Rountree this weekend, a possible middleweight return to challenge Dricus du Plessis has been teased. Meanwhile, the likes of Magomed Ankalaev continue to push for a shot at his 205-pound gold, leaving “Poatan” with plenty of options in MMA.

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A Dangerous Game: 78% of Power Slap Fighters Show Signs of Brain Injury According to Study

Dana White defends Power Slap un-education or hate UFCAccording to a recent study, Power Slap Fighting is even more dangerous than initially thought. A whopping 78% of…

Dana White defends Power Slap un-education or hate UFC

According to a recent study, Power Slap Fighting is even more dangerous than initially thought. A whopping 78% of athletes suffered from likely brain injury.

Power Slap Fighting and Brain Damage

Power Slap is produced and promoted by UFC president Dana White who has been taking constant criticism of the sport since its inception. The University of Pittsburgh and the VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System reviewed footage from the first season of Power Slap and found that 78% of participants displayed at least one sign of a concussion. These signs could include vacant stares, slow movements, coordination issues, and even vomiting or seizures.

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The study revealed that of the 333 slaps reviewed, nearly 30% led to visible concussive signs, and 20 participants showed signs of multiple concussions. But this might be part of the appeal, as UFC fighter Donald Cerrone explained in an interview:

“I love it. This is, like, if you just want to watch knockout, knockout, knockout, and hear CTE brain damage, this is the event”

When it first debuted in 2022, Neurologist Dr. Nitin Sethi explained:

“Open-handed slaps delivered with such force to the opponent’s face frequently cause the person’s legs to buckle, at times suffer momentary – sometimes longer – loss of consciousness, and collapse to the floor. These are all concussive injuries of varying duration … In my professional opinion, those who partake in this ‘sport’ will also suffer the stigmata of chronic neurological injuries.”

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On the study itself, neurologist Raj Swaroop Lavadi of the University of Pittsburgh said:

“Slap fighting may be entertaining to watch as a lay viewer, but as medical professionals, we found some aspects of the competitions to be quite concerning. Our end goal is to make all professional sports safer for the neurologic health of the athletes. It is really difficult to ban any sport, but it is possible to raise awareness about the associated harms.“

UFC President Dana White Donates $100,000 to Hurricane Helene Victims

Hurricane Helene Dana WhiteThe President of the UFC Dana White opened his wallet and has now donated a whopping $100,000 to victims…

Hurricane Helene Dana White

The President of the UFC Dana White opened his wallet and has now donated a whopping $100,000 to victims of Hurricane Helene, which has affected millions of people in the southeastern United States.

Hurricane Helene

Initially forming as a tropical storm, Helene intensified into a hurricane before making landfall on September 26, 2024, near Florida’s Big Bend region. There was widespread flooding and power outages across Florida and into southern Georgia.

Hurricane Helene struck with winds of approximately 140 mph (225 km/h). The hurricane’s impact was felt along the Gulf Coast, with flooding reported in various communities. In total, around 3.4 million people across Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, and North Carolina faced power outage

Hurricane Helene Path

Hurricane Helene made landfall in Florida’s Big Bend region on Thursday, September 26. The storm moved through southern Georgia early Friday morning, September 27, weakening to a Category 2 hurricane with wind speeds up to 100 mph. It then continued northward through the Carolinas, Tennessee, and into Virginia, causing widespread flooding, wind damage, and power outages. By Saturday, September 28, Helene had weakened to a post-tropical cyclone but was forecasted to linger over the Tennessee Valley throughout the weekend.

Hurricane Helene emergency resources

President Biden approved major disaster declarations for Florida, North Carolina, and South Carolina, allowing affected individuals to access immediate financial support and resources for recovery. A recent stop-gap funding measure allocated $20 billion to FEMA for disaster relief efforts.

Various federal agencies, including the U.S. Coast Guard, Army Corps of Engineers, and Department of Health and Human Services, are providing support. Over 3,500 federal personnel have been deployed to support Hurricane Helene response efforts across impacted states, with more than 1,000 from FEMA.

FEMA has shipped over 1.9 million Meals Ready to Eat, more than 1 million liters of water, 30 generators, and over 95,000 tarps to affected areas. The federal government has made disaster assistance available to 17 counties in Florida, 25 counties in North Carolina, and 13 counties in South Carolina.

Dana White Donates $100,000

The billionaire Donald Trump has now raised over $1.6 million to help Hurricane Helene victims through his GoFundMe using crowdsourcing. Topping the list as one of the biggest donors is the UFC’s President Dana White. Dana White’s donation matches Bass Pro Shops and is well ahead of Kid Rock at $20,000. But, White is well behind Senator Kelly Loeffler who donated $500,000.

Dana White has been the longtime president of the UFC and has led it from the dark ages to the mainstream, as a partial owner of approximately 9% of the company. Currently, the UFC is valued at $12.1-12.3 billion.

Dana White to bring UFC model to boxing

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Alex Pereira Backs Dana White’s Claim, Declares Jon Jones the MMA GOAT

Alex Pereira Backs Dana White’s Claim, Declares Jon Jones the MMA GOATAlex Pereira thinks Jon Jones is MMA’s undisputed GOAT. This Saturday (October 5), ‘Poatan’ will return to the Octagon…

Alex Pereira Backs Dana White’s Claim, Declares Jon Jones the MMA GOAT

Alex Pereira thinks Jon Jones is MMA’s undisputed GOAT.

This Saturday (October 5), ‘Poatan’ will return to the Octagon for his third defense of the light heavyweight title in 2024. Meeting him in the UFC 307 headliner will be heavy-hitting contender Khalil Rountree who looks to shock the world and stop Pereira’s destructive reign atop the 205-pound division.

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In just a few short years, the ‘Brazilian Boogeyman’ has entered the GOAT debate with wins over a slew of former world champions, including Sean Strickland, Israel Adesanya, Jan Blachowicz, Jamahal Hill, and Jiri Prochazka on two separate occasions. However, ‘Poatan’ isn’t ready to dub himself the greatest of all time.

Instead, he leans toward the side of White who has unapologetically hailed Jon Jones as the undisputed GOAT of mixed martial arts over the last several months.

“Right now being active, Jon Jones [is the MMA GOAT],” Pereira told Helen Yee. Like Dana White says, he’s the man.”

Does Jon Jones’ Antics Outside the Octagon exempt him from GOAT Status?

Jon Jones’ resume as a (mostly) unbeaten fighter with title reigns in multiple divisions undoubtedly puts him in the GOAT conversation whenever it comes up, but those who deny him the designation often point to his long stretches of inactivity, his failed drug tests, or his slew of run-ins with the law.

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Daniel Cormier recently suggested that while ‘Bones’ is a great fighter and one of the biggest draws in the game today, he shouldn’t have a spot reserved on the Mount Rushmore of MMA because of his antics outside the Octagon. Of course, ‘DC’ still has plenty of beef with ‘Bones’ stemming from their days fight over the light heavyweight title, but he makes a reasonable point nonetheless.

Do you think Jon Jones deserves a spot atop the MMA GOAT list?

X-Ray Shows Extent Of Shoulder Injury Renato Moicano Fought Through At UFC Paris, Dana White Reacts

Some already thought that Renato Moicano’s doctor’s stoppage win over Benoît Saint Denis was impressive enough as it was. But new information coming out in the aftermath of the fight has made it just that much more so. As it turned out, Moicano suffered a severe shoulder injury during the fight, powering his way through […]

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Some already thought that Renato Moicano’s doctor’s stoppage win over Benoît Saint Denis was impressive enough as it was. But new information coming out in the aftermath of the fight has made it just that much more so.

As it turned out, Moicano suffered a severe shoulder injury during the fight, powering his way through the second round with it. Kevin Iole was the first to obtain and share photos of the damaged shoulder, including a gruesome X-ray.

Dana White Brands Renato Moicano A ‘Beast’ After Fighting Through Injury To Win UFC Paris Main Event

UFC CEO Dana White took notice of the injury and was blown away, sharing his thoughts in Iole’s Instagram comments.

“Kids a BEAST!!!!!!”

Moicano put a beating on Saint Denis over the course of the first round. While the Brazilian did not do much in the second frame, the damage his French opponent sustained was enough to warrant the doctor stepping in to halt the bout.

With the result, Moicano has now won four straight and six of his last seven as he continues to rise up the 155-pound rankings.

After a long winning streak, meanwhile, Saint Denis has now been finished in back-to-back fights, having previously lost to Dustin Poirier at UFC 299 earlier this year.

With Moicano’s win, it will be interesting to see if a fight with Paddy Pimblett will come next given “The Baddy’s” call out of him after UFC 304 in Manchester this past July.

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Ailín Pérez Plans To Ask ‘Friend Dana White’ For Main Event vs. Kayla Harrison After UFC Paris 

UFC women’s bantamweight Ailín Pérez is hoping for big things to be in her future should she have her hand raised in the French capital this weekend. Pérez lost her UFC debut at the promotion’s very first event in Paris two years ago, falling via submission to Stephanie Egger in the second round. Since then, […]

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UFC women’s bantamweight Ailín Pérez is hoping for big things to be in her future should she have her hand raised in the French capital this weekend.

Pérez lost her UFC debut at the promotion’s very first event in Paris two years ago, falling via submission to Stephanie Egger in the second round. Since then, the Argentine has reeled off three straight wins to enter the rankings at 135 pounds.

Now, she’ll return to France in pursuit of righting the wrong from 2022 and further advancing her ambitions on mixed martial arts’ biggest stage.

To achieve victory inside the Accor Arena at the second time of trying, Pérez must stall the surge of Dariya Zheleznyakova, a 9-1 bantamweight who boasts history competing on French soil owing to her days under the Ares FC banner.

Despite that, “Fiona” expects an easy night at the office come fight night on Saturday. And after making a statement, she plans to put her crosshairs on a big name in the division…

Pérez Targeting Harrison Clash: ‘That’s The Fight I Need To Prove I’m Worthy!’

During a recent interview with MMA Junkie, Pérez predicted a comfortable victory in Paris and reiterated her desire to hand Kayla Harrison the first defeat of her UFC career.

“Fiona” outlined her intention to request a maiden main event from CEO Dana White following this weekend’s event, and be it Harrison or another of the division’s high-ranked names, the 29-year-old wants to stake her claim for a title shot.

“After finishing Darya, I’m going to ask my friend Dana White for a main event fight, preferably against Kayla Harrison,” Perez said in Spanish (translation by Danny Segura). “We’re still insisting on that fight because that’s the fight I need to prove I’m worthy of fighting for a belt.

“If not, Norma (Dumont) if she stops running from me. She only wants to fight with people above her in the rankings, and that’s OK, but part of the reason why she’s in the rankings is that she hasn’t fought and lost to me. So Dumont or Julianna Peña, who’s a punching bag.”

For now, Harrison has another assignment to focus on ahead of an expected title shot down the line.

After dominating Holly Holm on debut at UFC 300, the two-time Olympic gold medalist and two-time PFL title winner will meet Ketlen Vieira at UFC 307 early next month. The winner is expected to challenge whomever emerges from the championship co-main event between Raquel Pennington and Julianna Peña with the title.

With that in mind, Pérez may be a few wins away from earning a crack at Harrison. But should she defend her spot in the top 15 against her Russian foe on Sept. 28, a bigger assignment would no doubt await her next time out.

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