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Dana White Shares Fighter’s Gnarly Cut after “Incredible” UFC Fight Night Event

It looks like UFC CEO Dana White is thrilled with how the promotion’s first event of 2025 played out in Las Vegas. The world’s leading MMA organization returned on Saturday with UFC Fight Night: Mackenzie Dern vs.

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Mackenzie Dern earns win, revenge at UFC Fight Night 249

Mackenzie Dern exacted revenge on Amanda Ribas on Saturday night, winning with an armbar submission in the closing seconds of the third round in the main event of UFC Fight Night 249 in Las Vegas -- the organization's first event of 2025.

Dana White News / MMA on SI / January 11

Jaw-Dropping UFC Fight Night Knockout Brings Dana White to His Feet in Las Vegas

One of the most highly-anticipated matchups at the first UFC Fight Night of the year ended in an absolutely jaw-dropping knockout. The UFC's nearly month-long break came to an end this weekend when the promotion returned with UFC Fight Night: Mackenzie Dern vs.

MMA News / MMA on SI / January 11

Incredible UFC Fight Night War Ends in Controversial Buzzer-Beater TKO

Middleweights Roman Kopylov and Chris Curtis left it all in the cage when they met on the main card of UFC Fight Night: Mackenzie Dern vs. Amanda Ribas 2.

MMA News / CBSSPorts.com / January 11

UFC fighter Viktoriia Dudakova slaps her coach after he tried to console her following TKO loss

The Russian fighter was not happy with her team at UFC Fight Night

MMA News / F4WOnline.com / January 11

UFC on ESPN+ 107 live results: Mackenzie Dern vs. Amanda Ribas 2

The UFC kicks off their 2025 schedule with the Octagon inside of the UFC Apex in Las Vegas for UFC on ESPN+ 107. The main event is a five-round rematch in the women’s strawweight division as Mackenzie Dern takes on Amanda Ribas.

Dana White News / MMA Weekly / January 11

Dana White in serious talks to start Saudi Boxing League

Dana White could play a huge role in the advancement of boxing, with Turki Alalshikh's help. White has long held a passion for boxing but has claimed that the sport is in need of dire help if it wants to reach the heights it once did.

Kimbo Slice News / MMA on SI / January 11

(Exclusive) BKFC Boss Reveals Why Bryce Hall vs. Kimbo Slice Jr. Got Postponed

BKFC President David Feldman has addressed why the crossover fight between TikTok's Bryce Hall and Kimbo Slice Jr. isn't happening at Knuckle Mania 5. Having booked his bareknuckle boxing debut in December, the son of the legendary street fighter Kimbo Slice was set to share the Squared Circle with Hall on Jan.

MMA News / MMA on SI / January 11

UFC Fight Night Live Results & Highlights – Mackenzie Dern vs. Amanda Ribas 2

The UFC makes its long-awaited return tonight (January 11) with a UFC Fight Night card headlined by top strawweight contenders at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas, NV.

Alex Pereira News / MMA on SI / January 11

Rumor Killer on Alex Pereira’s Next UFC Opponent, Potential Heavyweight Future

Hold your horses on Alex Pereira's heavyweight debut. On Friday, rumors started to circulate that the UFC Light Heavyweight Champion would be facing top heavyweight contender Alexander Volkov next, in a weight class above his current one.

Jon Jones News / Dice City Sports / January 11

UFC Insider Thinks Jon Jones Will Get $30 Million

UFC CEO Dana White is dead set on arranging a fight between heavyweight champion Jon ‘Bones’ Jones and heavyweight interim champion Tom Aspinall this year, MMA Weekly reports.

Steve Erceg News / Empire Sports Media / January 10

UFC Vegas 103 adds Steve Erceg – Asu Almabayev

The UFC officially announced their fight night on March 1st from The APEX in Las Vegas and there are some tremendous fights on the card. One of the fights that was announced is a flyweight showcase between former title challenger Steve Erceg (12-3) and eighth ranked flyweight contender Asu Almabayev (21-2).

Roman Kopylov News / Empire Sports Media / January 10

UFC Vegas 101 Preview and Prediction: Chris Curtis – Roman Kopylov

On the main card tomorrow night at UFC Vegas 101, we are going to see a very intriguing matchup between two middleweight contenders just outside the top fifteen.

MMA News / MMA Weekly / January 9

Top 20 Undefeated MMA Fighters – Part Two

In part one of this two-part series, I gave my list of undefeated fighters, 11 through 20. Here, in part two, you will see my list of top 10 undefeated fighters, which consists of many champions and title contenders.

MMA News / Athlon Sports / January 9

Joe Rogan Walks Back Jon Jones Statement After Talking to Dana White

Joe Rogan has clarified a statement he made on New Year's Eve about UFC heavyweight champion Jon Jones, retracting his claim that Jones was seeking $30 million to fight interim champion Tom Aspinall. On Wednesday's episode of "The Joe Rogan Experience," Rogan revealed that UFC CEO Dana White personally contacted him to debunk the rumor.

Conor McGregor News / BoxingNews.com / January 9

Irish Soccer Team Distances Themselves From Conor McGregor

Irish soccer team Drogheda United has distanced themselves from Conor McGregor. McGregor has not had the best reputation of late. He was found liable for sexually assaulting Nikita Hand after the latter filed a lawsuit.