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Dana White Shares What Gets People UFC Contracts, & It’s Not ‘A Personality Like Conor & Ronda…’

UFC is the biggest MMA promotion in the world, by far. Because most competitor promotions have turned into dust, it’s almost every MMA fighter’s dream to be a part of the esteemed UFC roaster. Unfortunately, not everyone succeeds in securing such an opportunity, given the promotion only picks the most elite fighters from around the […]

Dana White, the businessman credited for the UFC’s rise, has no biases. He believes that having the desired fighting skills is the only basis on which a fighter can expect to be part of his promotion.

In a recent interview with Mark Bouris leading up to UFC 312 in Australia, the UFC CEO was asked:

“When you go out to put people into the UFC, you got your contender’s series. Are you looking for individuals who are happy to express themselves like as part or just the skill?”

White had a straightforward answer.

“Skills. You can be a deaf-mute, if you’re a bad*** I’m that’s what I’m interested in. I’m interested in how good are you at fighting. If you have a personality like Conor and Ronda and these others, that’s just, you know that’s just a homerun, it doesn’t suck.”

Although White is aware that the UFC is a star-driven business, he still believes that a diverse skillset and potent fighting style make the foundation of a fighter he’d want fighting under his banner.

By keeping skill as an entry barrier, the UFC ensures that the champions in every weight class are always reaching that pinnacle after fighting the best competition available in the world. In contrast, other promotions like PFL and ONE Championship are yet to make such an image among the fans.

The UFC also keeps the competition healthy by constantly signing new names in all their divisions. From picking up the local superstars from regional circuits to poaching established names from the PFL, One Championship, and RIZIN, there are many ways to go about this.

On top of that, of course, the UFC has dedicated shows like Dana White’s Contender Series, Road to UFC, and The Ultimate Fighter, that revolve around handing out contracts to up-and-coming fighters.

Dana White Reacts To Dricus Du Plessis Admitting He’s Prepared To Kill A Man In Front Of His Family

Dana White recently reviewed the bone-chilling mentality of Dricus Du Plessis that spread like wildfire in MMA circles. Unlike many fans who found the champion’s quotes cold and intimidating, the UFC President admitted that this mentality is exactly what makes fighters champions in the most competitive MMA organization in the world. The UFC middleweight champion […]

The UFC middleweight champion is all set to defend his title for the second time this Saturday night in a grudge-fueled rematch against former champ Sean Strickland. In an interview with Mark Bouris, the South African made a ruthless admission.

The 31-year-old not only claimed that he’ll be willing to die in the ring to emerge victorious like any other MMA fighter, but he took things further and also confessed to be fine with killing a man in front of his family if needed.

In another interview by Bouris, Dana White had this to say when the host reminded him about Du Plessis’ remarks:

“All of these guys, I mean if you go in and you’re going to stand toe-to-toe for five rounds. And remember, you can punch, kick, knee, elbow, take a shin to the head, all I mean, these people are wired differently than the rest of us. That’s what makes professional fighters and especially in MMA so different as far as humans go.”

White explained that the lack of this killer instinct is why there’s only a few MMA world champions out there. Considering he’s been dealing with such personalities for decades now, he definitely understands them more than an average human.

“There’s this many of them right here, that become world champions and have that type of mindset. They’re not wired like you and I. They’re different, they’re special human beings and yeah, I mean, I think that’s all of their mindset when they go in and fight.”

There is no doubt MMA fighters are modern-day gladiators and “Stillknocks” is clearly a fighter who’s embraced this mindset in the perfect way. He’s calm, composed, and collected outside the Octagon but only wreaks havoc as soon as the time to fight begins.

Unlike the previous outing against Strickland which ended in a razor-close split decision win, Du Plessis aims to resolve the rivalry with a KO victory this time around.

UFC Boss vs. Trump Bashers: Dana White Has Strong Words for WWE’s Batista!

Dana White won’t tolerate any hating on Donald Trump. Especially if it’s coming from some “old” WWE wrestler. During…

Dana White won’t tolerate any hating on Donald Trump. Especially if it’s coming from some “old” WWE wrestler.

During his 2024 presidential campaign, Trump survived an assassination attempt that saw him bloodied up by a stray bullet and yelling the word “fight” while Secret Service agents attempted to pull him off the stage. It was a pivotal moment in his bid for re-election and one that many believe ultimately swayed undecided voters towards the real estate magnate and 34-time convicted felon.

Despite winning both the electoral college and the popular vote, there are still plenty of American citizens who oppose what Trump is actively doing to “restructure” our government. That includes Dave Batista, a former WWE Superstar best known for playing the role of Drax in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

Batista has been very vocal about his disdain for Trump over the years and even participated in a parody skit taking aim at The Apprentice star ahead of election night in November.

White didn’t take kindly to Batista questioning his friend’s masculinity and slammed the outspoken Hollywood star during a recent appearance on Piers Morgan Uncensored.

“Everybody wants to talk smack,” White said. “Batista, the old wrestler, did this skit on Trump being weak and all this stuff — that I thought was disgusting and gross. Let me tell you what: Batista and anybody else out there, the way that Trump reacted to that assassination attempt, every man hopes that’s the way you would react. You talk about who you want to be President of a country is the way that Trump reacted to that assassination attempt” (h/t MMA Mania).

Dana White lauds Trump’s dedication to religion

White also spoke at length about Trump’s dedication to religion and his belief that God spared his life in July so that he could once again move into the White House and “do the things he’s gonna do” throughout his second term.

“He believes in God and he’s very religious,” White said about Trump. “He believes that to his core, that God has spared his life to be the President and do the things that he’s gonna do over the next four years. Me and [Joe] Rogan have talked about this. Me and Rogan, I guess you would say, are not spiritual. If you had to put me on a platform to debate that there wasn’t some type of divine intervention, I’d literally have no ammo to debate that. It’s pretty crazy, it gives me the goosebumps.”

Dana White Tells Piers Morgan The Most Dangerous Fighters in the UFC and Has a Glaring Exclusion

Apparently, Dana White’s list of the most dangerous fighters in the UFC does not include Alex Pereira. We’re just…

Apparently, Dana White’s list of the most dangerous fighters in the UFC does not include Alex Pereira.

We’re just as shocked as you are.

During a recent appearance on Piers Morgan Uncensored, the UFC CEO was asked who he believes is the most dangerous fighter in the UFC right now. While White offered up some notable names like Jon ‘Bones’ Jones, Islam Makhachev, and Ilia Topuria, he shockingly snubbed Pereira, much to the chagrin of fight fans.

“Jon Jones is still the best ever, the best of all time,” White said. “But we have tons of guys that are [dangerous]. Islam [Makhachev], who is now the number one pound-for-pound fighter in the world. I mean, the list goes on and on. Ilia Topuria is one of the best of all time. Max Holloway is still one of the nastiest guys on the planet. Lots and lots of really tough guys.”

UFC fans slam Dana White’s ‘Most Dangerous’ List

While some fans pointed out that White overlooked names like Dricus Du Plessis and Khamzat Chimaev, many were in agreement that ‘Poatan’ should have at the very least been listed among the above names, if not above them.

“Surprised he didn’t mention Alex Pereira in that group,” one user commented. “That’s the only one I’d add to the most dangerous guys in the UFC right now.”

“How did Alex Pereira not pop up in his head during this moment,” another questioned.

“Most dangerous is ‘Poatan’ and Topuria cause they can knock you into another dimension,” a third wrote.

Alex Pereira Goes for his fourth light heavyweight title defense at UFC 313

Pereira, of course, has been on an absolute tear since making his promotional debut just a few short years ago. In just 10 fights inside the Octagon, he’s claimed both the middleweight and light heavyweight titles and earned wins over a slew of former champions, including Sean Strickland, Israel Adesanya, Jan Blachowicz, Jamahal Hill, Khalil Rountree, and Jiri Prochazka twice.

To many, ‘Poatan’ is not just the baddest man in the UFC, but he’s the promotion’s biggest active star. He’s also been a consummate company man, defending his title twice in the span of nine weeks between his appearances at UFC 300 and UFC 303.

He’ll go for a fourth-straight defense on March 8 when he returns to the Octagon for a clash with the division’s top-ranked contender, Magomed Ankalaev, at UFC 313 in Las Vegas.

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“Donald Trump Never Sleeps or Drinks Water” Dana White Reveals Trump’s Secret to Endless Energy

The outspoken president of the UFC, Dana White recently shared his observations about his close friend, US President Donald…

The outspoken president of the UFC, Dana White recently shared his observations about his close friend, US President Donald Trump, on his seemingly boundless energy despite his peculiar diet. White’s comments, made during a recent interview have drawn attention to Trump’s dietary habits and approach to hydration.

Donald Trump Never Sleeps or Drinks Water

Dana White was an integral figure to Donald Trump during his campaign, the two spent much time together. White described Trump as a tireless figure who “doesn’t sleep,” citing his ability to maintain grueling schedules. Such as campaign rallies and late-night events. Reflecting on election night, White noted that Trump was still awake at 4:00 a.m., long after others had retired. This relentless energy, White suggested, sets Trump apart as “an absolute beast” who thrives under pressure.

However, what stands out most in White’s remarks is Trump’s peculiar diet and hydration habits. According to White, he has never seen Trump drink water, even during UFC events where they spent hours together. Dana White, discussing Donald Trump, explained:

“The guy doesn’t sleep. He just keeps going and going and going. You know, the rallies he was doing leading up to election night—it’s unbelievable. I left on election night, jumped on a plane at 4:00 in the morning, and he was still up when I left. I literally don’t know if the guy has slept since then. It’s unbelievable. Still never seen him drink water. And you know, I’ve been with him a lot since the election—still haven’t seen him drink water.”

Elsewhere, people have found that Trump’s preference for fast food staples like Big Macs and Milky Way candy bars, which form a significant part of his diet. Despite these choices, White marveled at Trump’s ability to function at a high level, calling him “a different animal.”

Trump’s dietary habits have been a topic of public fascination for years. Known for skipping breakfast and sometimes lunch, Trump often indulges in fast food meals from McDonald’s or KFC, well-done steaks with ketchup, and snacks like Doritos and Oreos. His reliance on Diet Coke, reportedly up to 12 cans a day, has also been widely discussed.

While Donald Trump’s dietary preferences may raise eyebrows among nutritionists, they appear to align with his image as an unconventional leader aligned with Dana White.

Dana White Spills the Tea on Tom Aspinall’s Relentless Hunt for Life-Changing Fight with Jon Jones

There are a lot of fighters who talk a big game in front of the camera and tuck their…

There are a lot of fighters who talk a big game in front of the camera and tuck their tails when it’s time to throw hands. Tom Aspinall is not that guy.

That comes according to UFC CEO Dana White who sang the praises of the interim heavyweight champion during a recent appearance on Piers Morgan Uncensored. Specifically, White applauded Aspinall for being a guy who legitimately wants to fight the best of the best.

”He [Aspinall] wants to fight everybody. I love it,” White said. “I love that, a young aggresive talented heavyweight, that he actually wants to fight all of the best. The problem in this business is you have guys who say a lot of thinigs publicly but behind the curtains they don’t mean it…Tom Aspinall is not that guy. Tom Aspinall wants to fight all the best in the world and I love that.”

White is excited to find out just how good tom aspinall really is

Aspinall will get his shot to fight the best in the world before long. Though no official announcements have been made, White has been more than confident when saying that a long-awaited clash between Aspinall and undisputed heavyweight titleholder Jon ‘Bones’ Jones would go down in 2025.

Asked how good he thinks Aspinall is, White believes that the Brit is pretty damn good, but we’ll find out just how good when he inevitably tussles with the pound-for-pound greatest mixed martial artist of all time.

”Very good,” White said. We’re gonna find out when we make this Jon Jones fight…if he can beat Jon Jones, it’s life changing. ”

After winning the interim title via a 69-second knockout of Sergei Pavlovich at UFC 295, Aspinall became the first fighter in more than a decade to defend an interim belt, defeating Curtis Blaydes exactly one minute into their title tilt at UFC 307 in July.

Meanwhile, Jones is coming off his first successful defense of the undisputed crown, scoring a third-round TKO over two-time titleholder Stipe Miocic at MSG in November.