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Dana White said he’ll start booking fights for the outdoor UFC White House card after Zuffa Boxing on the 23rd and the UFC on the 24th; the lineup is still being decided, with widespread speculation about Conor McGregor’s return and potential title bouts, though many champions remain available as matchups are planned.
Dana White says Eddie Hearn’s negative, “politician-like” reaction to Zuffa Boxing’s UFC-style launch shows fear of a new promotional model, as Zuffa gears up for its Paramount+ debut with Callum Walsh vs. Carlos Ocampo and the Muhammad Ali American Boxing Revival Act looming in Congress.
Zuffa Boxing will stage its first event on Jan. 23 at UFC APEX, headlined by undefeated Callum Walsh against veteran Carlos Ocampo, as Dana White and TKO push into boxing with plans to sign rising fighters and reshape the sport.
UFC CEO Dana White has been ordered to testify in a new antitrust lawsuit led by fighter Misha Cirkunov, focusing on arbitration and class action waiver clauses in UFC fighter contracts, with upcoming hearings to address evidence issues and discovery disputes.
Tom Aspinall responds to Dana White's criticism over his fight with Ciryl Gane, explaining he didn't continue after an illegal eye poke because he couldn't see, emphasizing his focus on health and safety, and accusing Gane of cheating during the fight. Aspinall is still recovering from eye injuries and is unsure when he can rematch Gane.
Dana White indicated that a superfight between Islam Makhachev and Ilia Topuria is a possibility in the future, with both fighters expressing interest, although they must first navigate their upcoming bouts in their respective weight classes. The fight is highly anticipated and considered one of the biggest in MMA, with Khabib Nurmagomedov also endorsing its significance.
Jon Jones wants to compete at the UFC White House event in 2026 and hopes to reconcile with Dana White, admitting he was wrong about previous disagreements. He is eager to clear the air with White and secure a spot on the historic card, which could serve as a fitting finale to his Hall of Fame career.
Jon Jones publicly apologized to Dana White for previous disagreements and admitted he was wrong regarding the end of his UFC heavyweight title reign. He expressed hope to be part of a major fight at the White House in 2026, particularly interested in a bout against Alex Pereira, which he believes would be beneficial for the sport regardless of the outcome.
UFC CEO Dana White confirmed the organization is working with the FBI to investigate allegations of fight-fixing related to Isaac Dulgarian's suspicious loss at UFC Vegas 110, following unusual betting activity and a questionable performance, marking the second such controversy in recent years.
Dana White defends the quality of upcoming UFC events, urging fans to wait until after the fights to judge, despite some criticism about the lack of star power on the cards. He emphasizes letting the fights speak for themselves and highlights that the next events lead up to a stacked UFC 322 with two title fights.
The UFC 321 post-fight press conference, hosted by MMA Fighting's Bryan Tucker, will take place around 30 minutes after the event, where winners of fight bonuses will be announced, fighters will meet the media, and UFC President Dana White will discuss the event and future plans.
Dana White has challenged Umar Nurmagomedov to put on an impressive performance at UFC 321 to secure a shot at the title, emphasizing the importance of making a statement in his upcoming bout against Mario Bautista, which could determine his next title opportunity.
Dana White initially doubted UFC champion Merab Dvalishvili due to his perceived foolishness, but after his impressive four-title defenses in a year and a 14-fight winning streak, White has become very supportive and proud of his accomplishments.
Dana White has warmed up to UFC champion Merab Dvalishvili, praising his mentality and impressive title defenses, including a quick turnaround for UFC 323, which could make him one of the most successful fighters in a single year. White's opinion shifted from skepticism to admiration as Dvalishvili aims to make history, highlighting his evolution as a fighter and champion.
UFC bantamweight champion Merab Dvalishvili will rematch Petr Yan at UFC 323 on December 6, aiming to set a record for most title defenses in a year, with the event also featuring a flyweight title fight between Alexandre Pantoja and Joshua Van.