📰 Dana White Details UFC's Media Clout, New Ranking System

Dana White outlined a revised UFC ranking system driven by viewership metrics and market performance, signaling a shift in how the promotion measures contender value beyond wins and losses.

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❗️Dana White absent as Saudi power broker Turki Alalshikh hosts major boxing summit in London

UFC and Zuffa Boxing chief Dana White was notably absent from a major boxing strategy meeting hosted by Saudi power broker Turki Alalshikh in London. Promoters Eddie Hearn and Frank Warren attended the four-hour talks, which centered on the Anthony Joshua vs. Tyson Fury fight. TKO Group board member Nick Khan met with Alalshikh separately, but was not in the main group photo with the boxing promoters.

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❗️Bruce Buffer wants UFC events in Italy, Hawaii, French Riviera and South Africa

UFC announcer Bruce Buffer named Italy, Hawaii, the French Riviera and South Africa as his top locations for future UFC events. He expressed concerns about the logistical safety of using Rome's ancient Colosseum, despite Dana White previously floating the idea. Buffer's picks mix personal preference with untapped markets, highlighting South Africa as a key expansion target for the promotion.

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❗️Dana White says he's hunting for the 1-of-1 Trump Freedom 250 patch autograph card and may put a bounty on it.

The UFC executive has identified the card featuring the patch Donald Trump wore at the Freedom 250 event as his next target. White says he may place a bounty on the unique collectible when the Topps set is released, creating a potential direct payout for the fan who pulls it. The card would combine the custom patch worn at the White House event with an autograph.

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❗️Dana White recalls massive 2009 offer for Fedor vs. Brock Lesnar, says 'thank god they said no'.

Dana White revealed the UFC made its biggest offer ever at the time to sign Fedor Emelianenko in 2009, aiming for a stadium fight against heavyweight champion Brock Lesnar. White said he and Lorenzo Fertitta looked at each other after the meeting and said, 'thank god they said no' due to the huge sum offered. The proposed superfight between Emelianenko and Lesnar remains one of MMA's greatest missed matchups.

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❗️Dana White says Conor McGregor is a unicorn; there will never be another like him

UFC CEO Dana White told The Pivot podcast that Conor McGregor's rise was a one-of-one phenomenon that cannot be recreated. He stated the Irish star's arrival, dual-division titles, record gates, and pay-per-view sales belonged to a unique moment in time. White believes a different superstar will emerge but will follow a completely separate path, not McGregor's.

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❗️Dana White draws scrutiny in Belgrade after failing to name his most anticipated UFC Serbia fight

During a press conference for UFC Serbia, a reporter asked Dana White which fight he was most excited for on the card. White could not provide an answer, leaving the promotional question unresolved. The event marked the UFC's first show in Serbia, headlined by Daniel Rodriguez vs. Uros Medic at Belgrade Arena.

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❗️Dana White smiles, says 'Sure' when asked about UFC interest in free agent Usman Nurmagomedov

UFC CEO Dana White gave a one-word answer when asked about signing PFL lightweight champion Usman Nurmagomedov. White smiled and said 'Sure' at the UFC Belgrade press conference after Nurmagomedov's contract ended. Khabib Nurmagomedov said negotiations for his cousin's next promotion will be held next month.

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❗️Dana White says one 2015 loss clouds Islam Makhachev's claim to UFC GOAT status ahead of UFC 330.

Dana White told TMZ Sports that Islam Makhachev would likely already be considered the UFC's all-time greatest without his lone loss to Adriano Martins in 2015. White described Makhachev's accomplishments as surpassing those of his friend Khabib Nurmagomedov in duration. Makhachev can set a new UFC winning-streak record with a 17th consecutive victory when he defends his welterweight title against Ian Machado Garry at UFC 330.

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❗️Dana White praises Sacramento's electric crowd, says UFC is revisiting pandemic-affected markets.

The UFC president highlighted the incredible atmosphere at Golden 1 Center, saying it felt like a main event from the third fight onward. He framed the event as part of a broader effort to reconnect with key markets like Philadelphia and Sacramento after long absences. White also praised retired fighters like Chris Leben and Frank Trigg for staying involved as officials.

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❗️Kevin Holland says he is NOT the unnamed Contender Series fighter Dana White said earned over $11M in UFC.

Kevin Holland has denied being the fighter Dana White credited with earning more than $11 million in the UFC. White used the unnamed example to defend the opportunities created by the Contender Series. Holland, a 2018 Contender Series graduate with 29 UFC fights and 10 bonuses, says the figure does not describe his own earnings.

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❗️Dana White shuts down rumors: Tom Aspinall is not leaving the UFC

Dana White dismissed speculation that heavyweight champion Tom Aspinall wants to leave the promotion. White stated Aspinall will return when fully recovered from the eye injury he suffered against Ciryl Gane at UFC 321. The UFC boss confirmed the company and champion are in a good place, with no departure planned.

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❗️Dana White says new Hawaii arena could allow UFC's first event there by 2028-2029.

Dana White has named a new arena project in Hawaii as the key to finally staging a UFC event in the state. The venue is expected to be completed in 2028 or 2029. No date, venue booking, fight card, or participating athletes have been confirmed.

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