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In a recent interview with Sports Illustrated, UFC President Dana White discussed several topics, including the potential of Ronda Rousey returning for a fight at UFC 300 next year. “There’s no shot, she’s accomplished everything she set out to do. Her dream was to win a UFC Championship, then win a WWE Championship and she’s  Continue Reading »

In a statement on his official social media channels, UFC President Dana White issued a statement on the news that Endeavor, the parent company of UFC, have agreed a deal to purchase the WWE. The statement reads, “This company has been on fire for the last seven years and now that we will be adding  Continue Reading »

UFC President Dana White, who was in attendance for last night’s WrestleMania 34 pay-per-view, caught up with ESPN reporter Ramona Shelburne following the event and had the following to say on Ronda Rousey’s WWE in-ring debut. “She has always loved professional wrestling and now she gets to have a blast being a part of it.  Continue Reading »

UFC President Dana White, who has had a horrid past 24 hours or more in regards to the Conor McGregor controversy at the UFC 223 weigh-ins yesterday, which ultimately resulted in several changes to the pay-per-view card, has confirmed that he will be in New Orleans this Sunday night, just one night after the UFC  Continue Reading »

UFC President Dana White made an appearance on UFC Tonight on FOX Sports last night to promote this Saturday’s UFC 223 pay-per-view and noted that current WWE Universal Champion Brock Lesnar, whose contract reportedly expires within the next few days, will be returning to the UFC at some point. Dana White dropping news that Brock  Continue Reading »

UFC President Dana White was a guest on NASCAR Radio’s Happy Hour on SiriusXM Radio and was questioned about the picture that he shared of himself and Brock Lesnar together on Sunday, which was prior to the WWE Elimination Chamber pay-per-view. The hosts asked White what the odds were of Lesnar fighting again inside the  Continue Reading »

In a move that had a lot of people talking prior to the WWE Elimination Chamber last night, UFC President Dana White shared a photo of himself and current WWE Universal Champion Brock Lesnar together in Las Vegas, Nevada over the weekend. Brock’s WWE contract is scheduled to expire shortly after WrestleMania 34, however WWE  Continue Reading »

In an interview with the Las Vegas Review Journal, UFC President Dana White commented on Ronda Rousey making the decision to sign with the WWE noting, “I’m very happy for her. She loves pro wrestling and has always been a big fan so I know how much his means to her. She keeps accomplishing everything  Continue Reading »

In an interview with the Associated Press, UFC President Dana White commented on the future of CM Punk with the mixed martial arts organization and noted that he will be giving Punk another chance to step back into the Octagon. “I like that guy. He’s a good dude. He wants one more. He wants to  Continue Reading »

During a media event this week to promote the UFC 218 pay-per-view on Saturday night, UFC President Dana White noted that he will be meeting with former WWE Champion CM Punk this weekend to discuss Punk’s future with the MMA organization. “CM Punk is coming to Detroit and wants to talk to me. I love  Continue Reading »

UFC President Dana White was a guest on Good Day New York earlier this morning and was questioned on the reports that Conor McGregor could be stepping inside a wrestling ring at the WrestleMania 34 pay-per-view next year. White said that it was not true and that he had just been talking to WWE Chairman  Continue Reading »

In an update on the Mark Hunt vs. UFC and Brock Lesnar lawsuit, the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) filed a motion to dismiss the lawsuit filed against them, Dana White and Brock Lesnar on February 28th in the United States District Court of Nevada, shooting down Hunt’s allegations. Hunt’s lawsuit alleges that without his knowledge  Continue Reading »

In an update on the lawsuit filed by UFC fighter Mark Hunt against the UFC, Brock Lesnar and Dana White, the defendants in the case have to respond to the lawsuit by February 28th after being given a requested extension of time to respond to the suit which was filed last month, which notes that  Continue Reading »

In an interview with John Pollock of Live Audio Wrestling/The Fight Network at last night’s UFC 203 pay-per-view, UFC President Dana White said that if former WWE superstar turned UFC fighter CM Punk chooses to continue to pursue his mixed martial arts dreams, that his next fight probably should not be in the UFC. Punk  Continue Reading »

The Ultimate Fighting Championship and WME | IMG sent out the following: WME | IMG To Acquire UFC Leading Mixed Martial Arts Organization Poised For International Growth Through Powerful WME | IMG Platform BEVERLY HILLS, CA (July 11, 2016) – WME | IMG today announced the acquisition of UFC, the world’s premier professional mixed martial  Continue Reading »

In an interview with The Fight Network at the UFC 200 weigh-ins on Friday night, UFC President Dana White commented on the negotiations between the UFC and WWE and how everything went down to allow Brock Lesnar to make his return to the Octagon at the UFC 200 event, despite Lesnar being a contracted WWE  Continue Reading »

In an update on former WWE superstar turned UFC fighter CM Punk, UFC President Dana White noted in an interview with The Toucher & Rich radio show in Boston on Friday that while there was some speculation that Brooks would fight at the UFC 200 event, as things stand right now, the fight is probably  Continue Reading »

In an interview with TSN in Canada, UFC President Dana White noted that he was utilizing a reality series that he is currently filming to scout potential opponents for former WWE Champion Phil “CM Punk” Brooks’ first UFC fight next year. “I just started a new show, the pilot is on YouTube, it’s called ‘Dana  Continue Reading »

WWE superstar Brock Lesnar was a guest on ESPN’s SportsCenter this morning to promote this Sunday’s WWE SummerSlam pay-per-view. During the interview, Lesnar was questioned on a number of topics and when asked who is a better promoter between WWE owner Vince McMahon or UFC President Dana White, Lesnar responded with the following, “Vince McMahon  Continue Reading »

UFC Sent out the following via their official website: “UFC announced that it has suspended Jon Jones indefinitely and stripped him of the light heavyweight title as a result of violations of the organization’s Athlete Code of Conduct Policy. Jones was recently arrested in Albuquerque, N.M. on a felony charge of leaving the scene of  Continue Reading »