In this video we see a post-fight UFC on FX 4 interview between UFC President Dana White and UFC Tonight analyst Ariel Helwani. Read More »
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Olympic medalist and undefeated Strikeforce women's bantamweight champion Ronda Rousey's life has changed dramatically since she defeated Miesha Tate for the title back in March. Her popularity seems to have surpassed the woman once dubbed "the face of women's MMA", Gina Carano., and UFC President Dana White even seems to be warming up to the idea of having women fight inside the Octagon. Ronda shares her thoughts. Read More »
Video: Dana White opens up about his battle with Meniere’s disease
UFC President Dana White opens up about his battle with Meniere's disease, a rare inner ear disorder that can affect hearing and balance. White calls it "the most horrible thing you could ever go through" and says he is lobbying hard for corrective surgery even though it's not an absolute cure and he would have to learn to walk again afterward. Read More »
Dana White: ‘Chael Sonnen is not scared of Anderson Silva’
UFC President Dana White recently spoke with ProMMAnow.com and other media about the upcoming rematch between UFC middleweight champion Anderson Silva and Chael Sonnen headlining UFC 148. White predicted it could be a war or Silva could finish it quickly. He also explained what separates Sonnen from everyone else Silva fights. Read More »
Dana White: ‘Steve Mazzagatti shouldn’t even be watching the UFC, let alone reffing it’
UFC President Dana White recently spoke with ProMMAnow.com and other media about his desire to see retired fighters become referees and judges in MMA. He also took the opportunity to give one of his favorite examples of a referee he feels has no business inside the Octagon -- that's right, he went after Mr. "Let's Hook-em Up" one more time: Read More »
Video: Dana White talks Jon Jones DWI situation
UFC President Dana White spoke to ProMMAnow.com and a group of reporters following the UFC on FX 3 post-fight press conference about UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones' DWI arrest and what he makes of the situation. Read More »
Dana White still wants Frankie Edgar to move to 145 pounds
Despite the fact there is only one 155 pound (lightweight) fighter Frankie Edgar (14-2-1) has not beaten in his seven years as a professional fighter, his boss, UFC President Dana White, feels Edgar belongs at 145 pounds (featherweight). Read More »
Bibiano Fernandes off UFC 149 card, claims he never actually signed with the UFC
News has emerged today that DREAM bantamweight champion Bibiano Fernandes (11-3) never actually signed a contract with the UFC. It was recently circulated through the media that Fernandes would be facing Roland Delorme at UFC 149 in Canada next month but this has now been cancelled. Read More »
ProMMAnow.com movie review: ‘Like Water’ starring Anderson Silva
ProMMAnow.com reviews the new Anderson Silva documentary, "Like Water". The film details the UFC middleweight champion's life from his fight with Demian Maia in Abu Dhabi in April 2010 to his incredible bout with Chael Sonnen in August 2010. Read More »
Pacquiao loss shocks boxing world; Arum and Mayweather Sr. react
The boxing world went up in flames last night as 28-year-old Timothy Bradley was awarded a split decision victory and took the WBO welterweight title from the pride of the Philippines Manny Pacquiao at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. Top Rank promoter Bob Arum shares his thoughts on the fight and Floyd Mayweather Sr. talks about how the fight could impact a possible future match-up with his son Floyd Mayweather Jr. Read More »
The weekly best of Pro MMA Now
Kelvin Hunt highlights some of the best posts and top articles from the Pro MMA Now (www.prommanow.com) staff this week. We know people are busy, so here are a few things you may have overlooked. Read More »
Video: Dana White discusses Johnson vs. McCall, Shogun Rua and Brock Lesnar
In this video reporter Ariel Helwani catches up with UFC president Dana White after the UFC on FX 3 event. They discuss Dana's thoughts on the main event between Demetrious Johnson and Ian McCall and if he felt the decision was correct this time. Shogun Rua's next opponent and more. Read More »
Tito Ortiz: ‘I know Dana White will never forgive me’
As his final bout draws near, Tito Ortiz looks back on his career at some of the things he might have done differently and feels UFC President Dana White will never forgive him for the things he said against him. Read More »
UFC veteran Kenny Florian officially retires from MMA
The UFC veteran and TUF 1 finalist Kenny Florian has officially retired from the sport of MMA as a fighter according to an announcement by UFC President Dana White after the TUF Live Finale weigh-in's. Read More »
Dana White talks PED’s, MMA judging, Jon Jones, Nick Diaz, and more (Video)
UFC President Dana White speaks with Inside MMA correspondant Ron Kruck about a myriad of issues ranging from PED testing in MMA to MMA judging, Jon Jones, and Nick Diaz. It's a lengthy but very informative video interview. He also hits on the popularity of MMA in Brazil, the future of Strikeforce, and how the UFC plans to spread MMA worldwide. Read More »
Does former UFC Heavyweight Champ Brock Lesnar want to return to the UFC?
A familiar face was in attendance on Saturday night at UFC 146, former UFC heavyweight champion Brock Lesnar attended the event and various comments from UFC president Dana White at the post fight press conference have sparked rumours of a potential return to the octagon. Read More »
UFC 146 fallout: Jason ‘Mayhem’ Miller no longer in the UFC
That's the word from UFC President Dana White after UFC 146 came to an end on Saturday night on Las Vegas, Nevada. Miller who lost a unanimous decision to C.B. Dollaway was also involved in an 'incident' backstage that neither White nor Miller's camp would speak about on record. Read More »
The weekly best of Pro MMA Now
Kelvin Hunt highlights some of the best posts and top articles from the Pro MMA Now (www.prommanow.com) staff this week. We know people are busy, so here are a few things you may have overlooked. Read More »
Dana White says UFC will begin their own PED testing.
UFC President Dana White recently told the LA times that UFC will begin to do their own drug testing for performance enhancing drugs (PED's). The need for extra testing of UFC athletes has been continually in the news after Alistair Overeem’s removal from UFC 146 after a high testosterone to epitestosterone ratio showed up from a random drug test. Overeem’s subsequent removal caused an avalanche of changes for the UFC 146 card. Read More »
Dana White will announce Urijah Faber’s UFC 148 opponent this Friday on TUF
UFC officials on The Ultimate Fighter Live media call confirmed that on this Friday’s "Ultimate Fighter Live" Dana White will announce Urijah Faber’s opponent for the Interim Bantamweight Championship fight at UFC 148. The Ultimate Fighter Live will air 10PM Eastern on FX. Read More »
White blasts UFC on FOX ratings critics; Meltzer responds
UFC President Dana White used his video blog this week to fire back at certain members of the MMA media who had been critical of the May 5th UFC on FOX 3 broadcast that saw Nate Diaz take on Jim Miller in the main event. Read More »
Jon Jones vs. Dan Henderson title fight official for UFC 151
UFC President Dana White told the media at the UFC on FOX 3 Prefight press conference that September 1st was the planned date for Jon Jones to defend his light-heavyweight championship against number one contender Dan Henderson. Read More »