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UFC CEO Dana White joins Meta’s board

Dana White, the CEO and president of the Ultimate Fighting Championship, is picking up some new responsibilities as a board member of Meta, parent company of Facebook and Instagram.

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Kevin Lee hints at Tony Ferguson rematch in newly-founded GFL

Kevin Lee is seeking revenge for his only UFC title fight defeat by calling for a rematch with Tony Ferguson, as his new employers at the GFL have given him the green light.

MMA News / MyMMANews / January 7

UFC Seattle headlined by Henry Cejudo vs Song Yadong

UFC Seattle is set for February 22 The UFC returns to Seattle for the first The post UFC Seattle headlined by Henry Cejudo vs Song Yadong first appeared on MyMMANews.

Mackenzie Dern News / MyMMANews / January 7

Now or never for Mackenzie Dern

Mackenzie Dern is at a breaking point in her career. Ranked sixth in the UFC’s The post Now or never for Mackenzie Dern first appeared on MyMMANews.

Vadim Nemkov News / MMA on SI / January 7

Vadim Nemkov Added to Road to Dubai Champions Series, Nathan Kelly Gets New Opponent

The PFL/Bellator Road to Dubai Champions Series card scheduled to take place on January 25 has undergone a couple of changes just weeks out from the event.

Eddie Alvarez News / MMA Weekly / January 7

Eddie Alvarez wants Michael Chandler trilogy in BKFC

Bare-knuckle boxing is on the rise and Eddie Alvarez wants to give fans an all-time showcase with his latest proposal. BKFC is the standout bare-knuckle boxing promotion and is heavily backed by several huge names in combat sports—with Conor McGregor playing a major role in the company's recent surge.

MMA News / MMA Weekly / January 7

Amanda Ribas expects a different Mackenzie Dern in UFC Vegas 101 rematch

A women's strawweight bout headlines the fight UFC event of 2025 at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas on Saturday. Sixth ranked Mackenzie Dern (14-5) takes on eighth ranked Amanda Ribas (13-5) in a rematch.

Kimbo Slice News / MMA on SI / January 7

BKFC Loses Crossover Fight: ‘Kimbo Slice Jr. Is Afraid of TikTok Dancing Bryce Hall'

Bryce Hall's return to the BKFC has been cancelled. BKFC Announces Two Massive Fights for KnuckleMania 5, Including Bryce Hall A TikToker with over 23M followers, Hall is 1-0 as a bareknuckle boxer, winning his debut by TKO in 2023.

MMA News / CBSSPorts.com / January 7

UFC CEO Dana White joins Meta Board of Directors; Henry Cejudo vs. Song Yadong set

White is one of three names to join Meta's Board of Directors this week

MMA News / CBSSPorts.com / January 7

UFC fights to make in 2025: Jon Jones vs. Tom Aspinall, Khamzat Chimaev title shot and Conor McGregor's return

UFC has some goodies lined up in 2025 but there is a lot left on the table

MMA News / Empire Sports Media / January 7

Who will be UFC champion at the end of 2025? (Welterweight – Heavyweight)

The UFC is gearing up for a massive 2025 and we are just about a week away from their first PPV of the year which will feature title fights in the lightweight and bantamweight divisions.

MMA News / Empire Sports Media / January 7

Who will be UFC champion at the end of 2025? (Flyweight – Lightweight)

The UFC is gearing up for a massive 2025 and we are just about a week away from their first PPV of the year which will feature title fights in the lightweight and bantamweight divisions.

MMA News / MMA on SI / January 7

Eddie Alvarez Deems Dustin Poirier ‘Most Violent’ of UFC Lightweight Stars

"Tell me, who's the most violent?" - Eddie Alvarez, 2017. Eddie Alvarez Says Team 2-0 vs. Jeremy Stephens: ‘We Know What Needs to Be Done' Following a jaw-dropping knockout over the undefeated Justin Gaethje, it was hard to deny Alvarez as the most violent fighter on the UFC roster back then.

MMA News / Empire Sports Media / January 7

UFC Seattle adds Dominick Cruz – Rob Font

The UFC is heading to Seattle on February 22nd and yesterday we learned that a couple of bantamweight matchups will headline the card. Henry Cejudo and Song Yadong will be headlining the card.

MMA News / MMA on SI / January 7

Dana White Unveils Stacked UFC Seattle Card Featuring Dominick Cruz, Henry Cejudo

Former champions co-headline the UFC's long-awaited return to Seattle. It's been 12 years since the UFC touched down in the Emerald City, but not to worry - they're getting a Fight Night of the ages on Feb.

MMA News / FirstSportz / January 7

Team Khabib predicts Islam Makahchev to deliver a more vicious performance at UFC 311: 'The fight won’t go five rounds'

Islam Makhachev vs. Arman Tsarukyan at UFC 311 is the most anticipated UFC bout in recent months. The lightweight battle has been in the making for a year, and fans are excited to experience it.

Merab Dvalishvili News / FirstSportz / January 7

Sean O’Malley’s team advises arch-rival Merab Dvalishvili to go after Team Khabib’s rumored broken arm at UFC 311: 'Break that thing early on…'

In the highly anticipated co-main event of UFC 311, Umar Nurmagomedov will challenge Merab Dvalishvili for the bantamweight title. As the fight approaches, fans and analysts have been actively speculating about the potential outcome of this intriguing matchup.

Dana White News / MMA on SI / January 7

UFC CEO Dana White to Join Mark Zuckerberg on Meta Board of Directors

UFC CEO Dana White made his first big announcement of the year on Monday afternoon, and a good friend is set to be there alongside him: Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg.

MMA News / MMA Weekly / January 7

UFC CEO Dana White joins Meta Board of Directors

UFC president and CEO Dana White is now part of the Meta Board of Directors. White joins John Elkann and Charlie Songhurst as newly elected board members.

MMA News / Empire Sports Media / January 6

UFC Seattle adding Henry Cejudo – Song Yadong

The UFC is heading to Seattle on February 22nd and today we learned of a big time bantamweight matchup that’ll be on the card. Krazy Kev MMA first reported earlier today and it’s since been confirmed that former two-division UFC champion Henry Cejudo (16-4) will be taking on Song Yadong (21-8-1).

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / January 6

Ankalaev Will ‘Fight’ Pereira Next

Magomed Ankalaev’s manager, Ali Abdelaziz, said that his fighter would face off against Alex Pereira next. Pereira, who is the UFC Light Heavyweight Champion, has been accused of ducking Ankalaev.

MMA News / Athlon Sports / January 5

Joe Rogan Reveals Jon Jones' Demand to Fight Tom Aspinall: 'I Hope They Pay It'

UFC commentator Joe Rogan has added fuel to the excitement surrounding the heavyweight title unification fight between Jon Jones and Tom Aspinall. UFC CEO Dana White confirmed the fight after Fight Night on Dec.

MMA News / Fights Around The World / January 2

Conor McGregor Might Get Messed Up By Logan Paul

Logan Paul (1-1, 0 KOs) might end up messing up Conor McGregor (0-1). ‘Notorious’ recently quashed rumors about a fight with Ilia Topuria and revealed that he was in preliminary talks with India’s wealthiest family, the Ambanis, for an exhibition showdown against Paul in the country.