UFC President Dana White revealed Wednesday that he has tested positive for COVID-19 and is currently in quarantine. White announced his recent case of COVID-19 on "The Jim Rome Podcast." White mentioned that he suspects he contracted the virus after attending a family Thanksgiving event over the weekend in Maine, USA. "Somebody [there] had it, … Continue reading UFC President Dana White Tests Positive For COVID-19 Following Thanksgiving Get-Together
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Trey Ogden Puts JJ Okanovich To Sleep With Choke, Secures Fury FC Belt In Front of UFC President Dana White
Trey Ogden made a case for a spot on the UFC roster Sunday, defeating JJ Okanovich in front of UFC President Dana White to become the new Fury FC Lightweight Champion. The title fight headlined Fury FC 53, which took place at the Western National Complex in Denver, Colorado, USA. Ogden closed out a strong … Continue reading Trey Ogden Puts JJ Okanovich To Sleep With Choke, Secures Fury FC Belt In Front of UFC President Dana White
Dana White: Announcer Bruce Buffer Is Recovering From COVID-19, Won’t Be At UFC 267
MMA ring announcer Bruce Buffer won't appear at this weekend's UFC event, as he is currently recovering from a recent case of COVID-19. UFC President Dana White revealed the news during a press conference Thursday. "He didn't wanna make this trip. He's home, relaxing and recovering from COVID[-19]," said White. Joe Martinez, a frequent alternate … Continue reading Dana White: Announcer Bruce Buffer Is Recovering From COVID-19, Won’t Be At UFC 267
Khamzat Chimaev Seemingly Retires, Leaves UFC President Skeptical
Rising welterweight Khamzat Chimaev has appeared to announce his retirement following months dealing with the long-term effects of COVID-19. Chimaev released a statement Monday that vaguely suggested he is leaving the sport. "I want to thank you all so much for supporting me in my journey in this sport. I think I’m done," said Chimaev … Continue reading Khamzat Chimaev Seemingly Retires, Leaves UFC President Skeptical
UFC President Dana White Warns ‘Serious Cuts’ Will Happen To UFC Roster In December
UFC President Dana White warned that the promotion will be going through major cuts of talent in the upcoming days, losing up to 60 fighters in total. The statement came a day after news broke that former interim UFC Middleweight Champion Yoel Romero parted ways with the promotion. "We're gonna go through some serious cuts … Continue reading UFC President Dana White Warns ‘Serious Cuts’ Will Happen To UFC Roster In December
UFC President Dana White On Letting Anderson Silva Fight on Saturday: ‘I Made A Big Mistake’
UFC President Dana White was regretful on booking Saturday's main event between Uriah Hall and Anderson Silva following its result from the UFC APEX in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. White considered the fight a "mistake" at the post-fight press conference, also saying he will not let Silva fight again. "I think that we've treated him … Continue reading UFC President Dana White On Letting Anderson Silva Fight on Saturday: ‘I Made A Big Mistake’
UFC President Dana White Appears At Republican National Convention, Endorses Re-Election of Donald Trump
UFC President Dana White appeared on the broadcast of the United States Republican National Convention Thursday, endorsing the re-election of current President Donald Trump in the upcoming Fall election. The speech from White hit many of the talking points Trump often hammers home to his fanbase. White downplayed the severity of COVID-19 under Trump's leadership, … Continue reading UFC President Dana White Appears At Republican National Convention, Endorses Re-Election of Donald Trump
The UFC Welcomes Another Family Into Their Promotion
Despite MMA not being a team sport, the relationships that fighters form in their careers are crucial. Working with other fighters, coaches and gyms are a fundamental part of the process in crafting someone's talent in the sport. But sometimes it's not an alliance formed through the sport, but an alliance brought into a sport … Continue reading The UFC Welcomes Another Family Into Their Promotion
Conor McGregor Announces Retirement From ‘Fighting’ Via Twitter
Late Saturday night, former UFC lightweight and middleweight champion Conor McGregor announced his retirement from MMA on Twitter. The announcement is the third time McGregor has claimed retirement. "Hey guys I’ve decided to retire from fighting. Thank you all for the amazing memories! What a ride it’s been," said McGregor on Twitter. He continued, mentioning … Continue reading Conor McGregor Announces Retirement From ‘Fighting’ Via Twitter
UFC’s Next Three Shows Postponed Due To COVID-19
UFC has postponed their next three events, per report from Michael Carroll on Monday. The shows were scheduled for March 21st, March 28th and April 11th. A letter was sent out to UFC staff on Monday from UFC President Dana White. We did everything we could to relocate our next three events ... But every … Continue reading UFC’s Next Three Shows Postponed Due To COVID-19
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