On May 4, 2025, Turki Alalshikh, chairman of Saudi Arabia’s General Entertainment Authority, announced the launch of TKO Boxing under TKO Group Holdings, with UFC CEO Dana White as a key promoter. The debut event, set for September 12, 2025, at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, will feature undisputed super middleweight champion Canelo Alvarez defending
Dana White, the UFC president, firmly rejected the idea of hosting UFC events in stadiums during a press conference in Kansas City on April 26 2025. Speaking after a UFC Fight Night at T-Mobile Center, White said attending WrestleMania 41 in Las Vegas did not sway him. He praised the vibrant energy of arenas, pointing
Dana White, the UFC president, shared his role in securing the release of Ksenia Karelina, a Russian-American ballerina detained in Russia, during a press conference in Kansas City on April 26 2025. White explained how a friend’s request led to a phone call with then-President-elect Donald Trump, who worked with Russian President Vladimir Putin to
Kamaru Usman, the former UFC welterweight champion, is set to return after an 18-month hiatus, headlining UFC Fight Night Atlanta on June 14 2025 against rising star Joaquin Buckley. UFC President Dana White announced the matchup via Instagram Live, prompting an enthusiastic response from Usman on the Pound 4 Pound podcast. The event at State
Mark Hunt’s long legal battle with the UFC, its CEO Dana White, and fighter Brock Lesnar has finally ended. On April 22 2025, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals upheld a previous ruling, dismissing all of Hunt’s claims. This lawsuit began after Hunt fought Lesnar at UFC 200 in July 2016, a fight that stirred
Dana White, the UFC’s bold CEO, shared his straightforward views on cancel culture during a candid conversation on Khloe Kardashian’s podcast, Khloe in Wonder Land, posted on April 16, 2025. Speaking with the reality TV star, White dismissed the concept of being “canceled” online, stressing that only the opinions of family and close friends matter.
Dana White lit up the post-fight press conference after UFC 314 at Miami’s Kaseya Center on April 12, 2025. Paddy Pimblett scored a third-round TKO over Michael Chandler in the co-main event, keeping his UFC record spotless. White lauded Chandler’s relentless style and Pimblett’s ability to quiet critics, making their lightweight battle a standout moment.
The UFC revealed plans for a new movie called Brawler on March 31, 2025, through a press release shared by Ring Magazine. Dana White, the UFC president, is joining forces with director Zack Snyder and Saudi entertainment leader Turki Alalshikh. The film follows a young fighter from Los Angeles chasing a UFC title shot. Filming
Dana White is making big promises about Jon Jones and Tom Aspinall. On March 21, 2025, the UFC boss told TNT Sports this heavyweight title fight is on its way. Talks have been brewing for months between the champ Jones and interim champ Aspinall. White’s latest words show it’s nearly locked in. White Locks It
Conor McGregor and Dana White have a history of big wins together. On March 18, 2025, McGregor gave a shoutout to the UFC boss for landing on the cover of Forbes magazine. He also thanked White for helping him reach the top of the Forbes Highest Paid Athlete list in 2021. This moment shows their
Andrew Tate made a notable appearance at Power Slap 12, an event that is rapidly gaining attention in the combat sports world. The controversial internet personality arrived at the event and was immediately greeted by Dana White, the UFC president and Power Slap founder. The two were seen exchanging words in a friendly manner, with
Paige VanZant beat her opponent at Power Slap 12 via unanimous decision “12 Gauge” wants to fight for a Power Slap title next Paige VanZant secured a spectacular win at Power Slap 12 and now wants to fight for the title. VanZant bounced back Things did not go as VanZant planned early in the match
Dana White and Turki Alalshikh are set to launch a new boxing league under TKO The group is expected to organize two major cards in the near future UFC president Dana White and Turki Alalshikh have agreed to create a new boxing league which will be under TKO. A big partnership White, Alalshikh and TKO
Ronda Rousey’s former coach Edmond Tarverdyan remembered the moment “Rowdy” agreed to fight Holly Holm in less than a month after Dana White allegedly offered her $4.5 million payout Tarverdyan is still hurt by what transpired at the time Ronda Rousey’s former coach lamented how an alleged offer from UFC president Dana White prompted the
Ilia Topuria’s reign as featherweight champ is history, and UFC boss Dana White’s spilling the details on why he walked away. Topuria surprised everyone by handing over his 145-pound belt, itching to test himself up at lightweight. But don’t bet on him facing lightweight king Islam Makhachev right away—White’s keeping it mysterious. “There’s still other
Chael Sonnen, the former UFC fighter and current MMA analyst, has stepped in to clear up the confusion around the much-discussed superfight between Jon Jones and Francis Ngannou. Despite popular belief, Sonnen says the blame for the fight not happening doesn’t lie with UFC President Dana White, but rather with Ngannou himself. After leaving the