Whereas he guaranteed Jon Jones vs. Tom Aspinall would happen two months, Dana White might not be as confident now.
Dana White isn't sure about UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev jumping two weight classes. Makhachev (27-1 MMA, 16-1 UFC) is eager to become a two-weight UFC champion, but standing in the way of his goal is his good friend and training partner,
“I don’t think it’s blowing smoke – I think these guys are blowing real cash,” White said Thursday at the Power Slap 11 post-match news conference. “These guys are throwing a lot of money around, and I love it. Good for the fighters – it’s good for them.
UFC CEO Dana White hasn't given up his dream of seeing the so-called 'biggest fight in UFC history' later this year.
UFC President Dana White criticizes Bryce Mitchell for praising Hitler and denying the Holocaust on a podcast but opts not to punish him.
UFC president Dana White criticised fighter Bryce Mitchell for praising Adolf Hitler, among a slew of antisemitic, homophobic and transphobic comments, but said the organisation would not take disciplinary action against him.
Despite initial hesitance in facing Aspinall, Jones has since pivoted on that stance and is in active negotiations with the UFC brass for at least one more fight. In the buildup to UFC 309, Jones hinted at retirement after a legendary career in the Octagon.
UFC President and CEO Dana White has criticized Bryce Mitchell for making antisemitic and homophobic comments on a podcast during which the featherweight also praised Adolf Hitler and denied the Holocaust.
UFC President Dana White has offered an interesting update on talks between heavyweight champ Jon Jones and interim titleholder Tom Aspinall.
UFC fighter and Arkansas native Bryce Mitchell kicked off his podcast's first episode with comments on Elon Musk, Adolf Hitler, and also the Holocaust.
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