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Dana White roasts PFL following UFC 300: ‘They were selling tickets buy two, get two free’

MixCollage 14 Apr 2024 04 05 AM 5665While celebrating the smashing success of UFC 300 on Saturday night, CEO Dana White took a moment to roast…

MixCollage 14 Apr 2024 04 05 AM 5665

While celebrating the smashing success of UFC 300 on Saturday night, CEO Dana White took a moment to roast the Professional Fighters League — or as he calls them, “PFL-ator.

On April 13, the Ultimate Fighting Championship delivered its biggest event in promotional history, headlined by an epic light heavyweight title fight between reigning and defending titleholder Alex Pereira and ex-champion Jamahal Hill. Just past the three-minute mark, ‘Poatan’ sent Hill crashing to the canvas with a vicious left uppercut, bringing a quick end to a stellar night of action.

Alex Pereira KOs Hill at UFC 300

As stunning as Pereira’s KO was, the talk of the night was undoubtedly Max Holloway’s absolutely insane buzzer-beating knockout of Justin Gaethje to claim the BMF title.

Holloway KOs Gaethje at UFC 300

Speaking with media members during the post-fight press conference, White was questioned about potentially taking the UFC to Holloway’s native Hawaii one day. White didn’t have much to offer in response but he somehow segued into talking about the PFL who put on a show in Las Vegas just 24 hours before UFC 300 kicked off.

“Bellator could put on a fight in the f*cking parking lot,” White said. “You know, PFL-ator was here on Friday. I didn’t know that. They were here on Friday selling tickets, buy two, get two free. I’m not busting on them. That’s a f*cking fact. They put out a memo, buy two, get two free. You’re having a bad f*cking week if those are the memos you’re putting out. There were more people in my f*cking green room than there were at the fight.”

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Dana White bags on PFL-Bellator meger

It’s far from the first time that White has thrown shade at the PFL and its merger with Bellator.

“I’ve covered this before,” White said at a post-fight event in December. “One sh*tty organization that sells no tickets and nobody watches buys another sh*tty organization that sells no tickets and nobody watches. Sounds like a f*cking winner to me. Woo!”

One of the PFL’s biggest stars, Kayla Harrison, made her Octagon debut at UFC 300 against former bantamweight women’s champion Holly Holm. The two-time Olympic gold medalist delivered a dominant performance, dispatching ‘The Preacher’s Daughter’ via TKO in the second round. The win will likely put her in line to challenge for the 135-pound title later this year.

Dana White confirms Conor McGregor targeted to headline UFC 303: ‘That’s what we wanna do’

Dana White confirms Conor McGregor targeted to headline UFC 303 that's what we wanna doUFC CEO, Dana White has confirmed that while a deal has yet to be trashed out to see former…

Dana White confirms Conor McGregor targeted to headline UFC 303 that's what we wanna do

UFC CEO, Dana White has confirmed that while a deal has yet to be trashed out to see former two-weight champion, Conor McGregor headline UFC 303 in a June return, current plans are in the works for the Dubliner to feature atop the card during International Fight Week.

McGregor, a former undisputed lightweight and featherweight champion under the banner of the promotion, has been sidelined from action since he fractured his left tibia and fibula in a first round doctor’s stoppage TKO defeat to common-foe, Dustin Poirier back in 2021.

Conor McGregor calls for three round fight with Michael Chandler in UFC return just to wet my beak
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Expected to take on his Ultimate Fighter 31 rival, Michael Chandler in his return to action, Conor McGregor has claimed since the end of last year that he would be headlining a UFC 303 card at the end of June during International Fight Week, without official confirmation from the organization, however.

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And yesterday, ahead of tonight’s massive UFC 300 card, McGregor claimed he would be fighting the above-noted, Chandler in June at UFC 303 – all whilst squaring off with a Teletubby on his official social media.

Dana White confirms Conor McGregor targeted for June comeback

Addressing rumors of a McGregor return this summer, the previously mentioned promotional boss, White claimed that if plans came to fruition, the Dubliner would headline UFC 303 against Chandler later this summer, a deal has yet to be worked out officially.

Conor McGregor pushing to fight Michael Chandler at UFC 300 if it was up to him he'd be fighting Saturday
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“I saw the post,” Dana White told assembled media following a PowerSlap event last night, referring to McGregor’s announcement on social media. “I saw the post – I don’t know what the Teletubby means. But, it could [Conor McGregor headlining UFC 303]. Hopefully, that’s what we want to do.” 

Without a victory since 2020, McGregor most recently turned in a first round high-kick and strikes knockout win over Donald Cerrone in the pair’s welterweight headliner in Las Vegas.

Video: Dana White Raises UFC 300 Bonuses to $300K after Gaethje, Holloway Comments

UFC fighters competing at UFC 300 on Saturday are in store for a major prize if they put on a show. During Thursday’s UFC 300 press conference, UFC BMF…

UFC fighters competing at UFC 300 on Saturday are in store for a major prize if they put on a show. During Thursday’s UFC 300 press conference, UFC BMF…

Video: Dana White Raises UFC 300 Bonuses to $300K after Gaethje, Holloway Comments

UFC fighters competing at UFC 300 on Saturday are in store for a major prize if they put on a show. During Thursday’s UFC 300 press conference, UFC BMF…

UFC fighters competing at UFC 300 on Saturday are in store for a major prize if they put on a show. During Thursday’s UFC 300 press conference, UFC BMF…

Dana White confirms post-Fight bonus winners set to receive $300,000 checks at UFC 300: ‘It’s done’

Dana White confirms post-fight bonus winners will receive $300,000 checks at UFC 300 It's doneFollowing a request for a massive increase in post-fight bonus pursues for Performance of the Night – or Fight…

Dana White confirms post-fight bonus winners will receive $300,000 checks at UFC 300 It's done

Following a request for a massive increase in post-fight bonus pursues for Performance of the Night – or Fight of the Night honors at UFC 300 this weekend from former interim champion, Justin Gaethje – promotional CEO, Dana White has confirmed victors will receive $300,000 checks, opposed to a standard $50,000 payday.

Set to return to tentpole status this weekend, the organization host a massive UFC 300 card, featuring a pair of undisputed championship fight clashes, as well as a symbolic title showdown – featuring the above-mentioned, Gaethje.

Justin Gaethje UFC 300 Zuffa LLC
Mandatory Credit: Jeff Bottari – Zuffa LLC

Taking main event honors: an undisputed light heavyweight championship fight between Alex Pereira and the returning former champion, Jamahal Hill – with the victor emerging with the 205lbs championship in tow.

Alex Pereira UFC 300 Zuffa LLC
Mandatory Credit: Jeff Bottari – Zuffa LLC

Making history in the co-main event: the first-ever all-Chinese undisputed championship fight inside the Octagon – with undisputed strawweight queen, Zhang Weili returning to defend her title against compatriot contender, Yan Xiaonan.

Zhang Weili UFC 300 Zuffa LLC
Mandatory Credit: Jeff Bottari – Zuffa LLC

And making his comeback in attempt of his first defense of the symbolic BMF crown, Gaethje welcomes former featherweight champion, Max Holloway back to action – in the Hawiian’s sophomore outing at the lightweight class.

Ahead of fight night, earlier this month, Gaethje – who predicted a “violent” doctor’s stoppage TKO win over Holloway, urged the promotion to increase the usual post-fight bonus checks from a standard $50,000 – to a sum of $300,000 – in honor of the card.

Dana White confirms $300,000 bonus checks on the line at UFC 300

Upon questioning from MMA Junkie reporter, Mike Bohn at tonight’s pre-fight press conference at the MGM Grand, White confirmed post-fight bonus victors – of Performance of the Night honors, and Fight of the Night honors, would receive a massive $300,000 check. 

What are your thoughts on Dana White confirming an increase in bonus pay for UFC 300?

Dana White confirms post-Fight bonus winners set to receive $300,000 checks at UFC 300: ‘It’s done’

Dana White confirms post-fight bonus winners will receive $300,000 checks at UFC 300 It's doneFollowing a request for a massive increase in post-fight bonus pursues for Performance of the Night – or Fight…

Dana White confirms post-fight bonus winners will receive $300,000 checks at UFC 300 It's done

Following a request for a massive increase in post-fight bonus pursues for Performance of the Night – or Fight of the Night honors at UFC 300 this weekend from former interim champion, Justin Gaethje – promotional CEO, Dana White has confirmed victors will receive $300,000 checks, opposed to a standard $50,000 payday.

Set to return to tentpole status this weekend, the organization host a massive UFC 300 card, featuring a pair of undisputed championship fight clashes, as well as a symbolic title showdown – featuring the above-mentioned, Gaethje.

Justin Gaethje UFC 300 Zuffa LLC
Mandatory Credit: Jeff Bottari – Zuffa LLC

Taking main event honors: an undisputed light heavyweight championship fight between Alex Pereira and the returning former champion, Jamahal Hill – with the victor emerging with the 205lbs championship in tow.

Alex Pereira UFC 300 Zuffa LLC
Mandatory Credit: Jeff Bottari – Zuffa LLC

Making history in the co-main event: the first-ever all-Chinese undisputed championship fight inside the Octagon – with undisputed strawweight queen, Zhang Weili returning to defend her title against compatriot contender, Yan Xiaonan.

Zhang Weili UFC 300 Zuffa LLC
Mandatory Credit: Jeff Bottari – Zuffa LLC

And making his comeback in attempt of his first defense of the symbolic BMF crown, Gaethje welcomes former featherweight champion, Max Holloway back to action – in the Hawiian’s sophomore outing at the lightweight class.

Ahead of fight night, earlier this month, Gaethje – who predicted a “violent” doctor’s stoppage TKO win over Holloway, urged the promotion to increase the usual post-fight bonus checks from a standard $50,000 – to a sum of $300,000 – in honor of the card.

Dana White confirms $300,000 bonus checks on the line at UFC 300

Upon questioning from MMA Junkie reporter, Mike Bohn at tonight’s pre-fight press conference at the MGM Grand, White confirmed post-fight bonus victors – of Performance of the Night honors, and Fight of the Night honors, would receive a massive $300,000 check. 

What are your thoughts on Dana White confirming an increase in bonus pay for UFC 300?