Tag: White

Dana White, Frank Shamrock and the UFC Hall of Fame

When Dana White talked the Fertitta Brothers into buying the UFC, he essentially saved the sport in America. Say what you will about Dana White, but what he has done for mixed martial arts cannot be appreciated enough. He has all the detractors that co…

When Dana White talked the Fertitta Brothers into buying the UFC, he essentially saved the sport in America. Say what you will about Dana White, but what he has done for mixed martial arts cannot be appreciated enough. He has all the detractors that come with a man of his position and bearing, and he […]

Dana White Says Jon Jones’ Move to Heavyweight Division Will “Happen Eventually”

Jon Jones’ aspirations of competing in the heavyweight division are not likely to occur in the immediate future. The 205-pound champion has recently expressed an interest in moving up a weight class following his next few title defenses, but UFC …

Jon Jones’ aspirations of competing in the heavyweight division are not likely to occur in the immediate future. The 205-pound champion has recently expressed an interest in moving up a weight class following his next few title defenses, but UFC President Dana White shot down the notion of a potential move during UFC 143 press […]

Why Dana White Should Give Josh Barnett Another Shot in the UFC

In 2002, Josh “The Warmaster” Barnett was unceremoniously handed his walking papers after testing positive to several banned substances following his clash with the now-retired Randy Couture, in which he upended the latter to relieve him of…

In 2002, Josh “The Warmaster” Barnett was unceremoniously handed his walking papers after testing positive to several banned substances following his clash with the now-retired Randy Couture, in which he upended the latter to relieve him of the UFC heavyweight crown. That was also the first and last time he’d be the division’s champion, as […]

UFC 143 Dana White Video Blog: Behind the Scenes of UFC on Fox 2

The UFC has released its latest version of company president Dana White‘s video blog. Included in the video is behind-the-scenes footage of UFC on Fox 2 competitors as they prepare for and react to their fights from this past Saturday’s eve…

The UFC has released its latest version of company president Dana White‘s video blog. Included in the video is behind-the-scenes footage of UFC on Fox 2 competitors as they prepare for and react to their fights from this past Saturday’s event in Chicago. At 1:22 of the video, an emotional Joey Beltran tears up after […]

UFC on FOX 2 Results: Dana White Confirms Anderson Silva-Chael Sonnen in Brazil

Despite some disappointment by fans on the Internet, UFC President Dana White was happy with how the promotion’s first full fight card on FOX went as Rashad Evans, Chael Sonnen and Chris Weidman were all winners on the biggest stage of their care…

Despite some disappointment by fans on the Internet, UFC President Dana White was happy with how the promotion’s first full fight card on FOX went as Rashad Evans, Chael Sonnen and Chris Weidman were all winners on the biggest stage of their careers. “It was a great night,” White told MMA Fighting’s Ariel Helwani immediately […]

Dana White on SOPA, CM Punk/Sonnen, Mayweather/Pacquiao

We talk to UFC President Dana White as he discusses UFC on Fox 2, the latest on ESPN, his thoughts on SOPA,  WWE Champion CM Punk/Chael Sonnen and much more. UFC on Fox 2 takes place tomorrow night from the sold out United Center in Chic…

We talk to UFC President Dana White as he discusses UFC on Fox 2, the latest on ESPN, his thoughts on SOPA,  WWE Champion CM Punk/Chael Sonnen and much more. UFC on Fox 2 takes place tomorrow night from the sold out United Center in Chicago, headlined by a light heavyweight pitting Rashad Evans vs Phil Davis, […]