Tag: White

UFC: Why ‘Shogun’ Rua Deserves More Respect Than Dana White Is Offering

Is there a fighter who puts forth more effort, who sheds more blood, sweat and his opponents’ tears than Mauricio “Shogun” Rua? Answers on a postcard, please. I certainly can’t think of one. Why, then, does Dana White insist on …

Is there a fighter who puts forth more effort, who sheds more blood, sweat and his opponents’ tears than Mauricio “Shogun” Rua? Answers on a postcard, please. I certainly can’t think of one. Why, then, does Dana White insist on throwing the former light heavyweight champion under the bus at every opportunity, as he did […]

Dana White Listens to Fans Once Again, Yanks Away Vera’s Short-Lived Dream

Never let it be said that Dana White doesn’t listen to the fans.  Well, the fans on Twitter, anyway. For some reason, White considers Twitter a separate portion of the internet. To him, it’s not the same as visiting The Underground or …

Never let it be said that Dana White doesn’t listen to the fans.  Well, the fans on Twitter, anyway. For some reason, White considers Twitter a separate portion of the internet. To him, it’s not the same as visiting The Underground or any of the dozens of digital domains where hardcore MMA geeks reside. This […]

UFC Hall of Fame: Stephan Bonnar Deserves Inclusion from Dana White

It’s been a weird year for Stephan Bonnar. He’s been rolling in the cage in ways he hasn’t for a very long time, and yet away from it, he’s been unable to gain any traction whatsoever. Wants to fight Rampage Jackson? Not gonna h…

It’s been a weird year for Stephan Bonnar. He’s been rolling in the cage in ways he hasn’t for a very long time, and yet away from it, he’s been unable to gain any traction whatsoever. Wants to fight Rampage Jackson? Not gonna happen. Wants to coach The Ultimate Fighter against Forrest Griffin? No thanks, […]

Dana White: Would the UFC Be Better Off If He Took a Step or Two Back?

Gather around, kids. Let me tell you a little story. Last December, when I was living in Las Vegas, I texted Dana White to see if I, and the folks at my old employer, could stop by his office for an interview. He responded immediately in the affirmativ…

Gather around, kids. Let me tell you a little story. Last December, when I was living in Las Vegas, I texted Dana White to see if I, and the folks at my old employer, could stop by his office for an interview. He responded immediately in the affirmative. This wasn’t a new thing. White was […]

White Makes Bad Decision on TUF16, “The Smashes” Coaching Choices

Before the UFC on Fuel TV card helmed by Mark Munoz vs. Chris Weidman, I was talking to the “Big Bosswald”, Brian Oswald. The news was that Dana White was going to announce the coaches for both “The Smashes” season of The Ultima…

Before the UFC on Fuel TV card helmed by Mark Munoz vs. Chris Weidman, I was talking to the “Big Bosswald”, Brian Oswald. The news was that Dana White was going to announce the coaches for both “The Smashes” season of The Ultimate Fighter, which will have the UK face off against Australia, á la […]

Dana White Says Anderson Silva Is Best in the World, and Doesn’t Use TRT

UFC President Dana White went on record to say Anderson Silva doesn’t require the use of TRT (Testosterone Replacement Therapy) to perform at the highest level. He also stated that the middleweight champion was the No. 1 fighter in the world. In …

UFC President Dana White went on record to say Anderson Silva doesn’t require the use of TRT (Testosterone Replacement Therapy) to perform at the highest level. He also stated that the middleweight champion was the No. 1 fighter in the world. In addition, White gave a candid evaluation of TRT and its users. From White, […]