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Dana White

The CEO and president of UFC, shaping the future of mixed martial arts with blockbuster fights and global expansion

UFC CEO and President Dana White. Chris Whiteoak / The National

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Abu Dhabi isn't just about fights – it's part of our DNA, says UFC's Dana White

Combat SportsOctober 24, 2025

The fight between Anderson Silva, left, and Demian Maia was the headline act of the first UFC event in Abu Dhabi in 2010. Getty Images

When UFC landed in the UAE - and Anderson Silva got booed

Combat SportsJuly 25, 2025

UFC president Dana White is a co-founder of Power Slap. Chris Whiteoak / The National

Power Slap to make international debut in Abu Dhabi

Combat SportsAugust 18, 2024

Dana White arrives at the ceremonial weigh in before UFC 280 in Abu Dhabi. Chris Whiteoak / The National

White 'excited' to continue Abu Dhabi love affair as future UFC plans take shape

UFCOctober 22, 2022

UFC President Dana White took to Twitter to refute claims that the reason fans and media would not be in attendance at this weekend's Las Vegas show was because of Mark Zuckerberg. AP Photo

UFC mysteriously closes show at Las Vegas campus to fans and media

UFCSeptember 30, 2022

UFC president Dana White believes 17-year-old MMA prospect Raul Rosas Jr is ready to fight in the promotion now. AFP

White signs up 'absolutely special' 17-year-old Raul Rosas Jr to UFC roster

UFCSeptember 21, 2022

Sean O'Malley is ranked the No 13 contender in the bantamweight division. USA TODAY Sports

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'How superstars are created': O'Malley on facing Yan at UFC 280

UFCJuly 29, 2022

UFC President Dana White says he will fly to Abu Dhabi next week. Getty Images

White: UFC Fight Island will be 'hopping again' after US vaccine mandate

UFCOctober 20, 2021

Jan Blachowicz, left, puts his light-heavyweight title on the line against Glover Teixeira at UFC 267 in Abu Dhabi. Zuffa LLC

UFC 267: Tickets for UFC's return to Abu Dhabi go on sale

UFCSeptember 01, 2021

Jan Blachowicz won the light heavyweight title after beating Dominick Reyes at UFC 253 in Abu Dhabi. Zuffa LLC

Blachowicz v Teixeira to headline UFC's return to Abu Dhabi

UFCAugust 25, 2021

ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - SEPTEMBER 27: (L-R) Jan Blachowicz of Poland punches Dominick Reyes in their light heavyweight championship bout during UFC 253 inside Flash Forum on UFC Fight Island on September 27, 2020 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC)

17:48:48

UFC returns to Abu Dhabi in October with second Showdown Week

UFCAugust 10, 2021

UFC President Says Abu Dhabi Might Become “Fight Capital of the World” Dana White hails Abu Dhabi as “perfect” at the weigh-in ahead of third UFC Fight Island event, set to take place Sunday, July 19 UFC Fight IslandTM marks the first step in Abu Dhabi’s return to welcoming events and international tourists back, in a COVID-19-impacted world. Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, July 20, 2020: UFC President Dana White praised Abu Dhabi for its “perfect” handling and hospitality at the weigh-in for the third event on UFC Fight IslandTM in the UAE capital, which is set to take place on Sunday July 19. Photo shows: Dana White attends beach octagon during UFC Fight Island.jpg

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UFC president hopes to reveal 'massive, major' long-term plans for Abu Dhabi

UFCAugust 04, 2021

Conor McGregor yells as he sits on the mat after an injury during his lightweight mixed martial arts bout with Dustin Poirier at UFC 264 on Saturday, July 10, 2021, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo / John Locher)

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McGregor has 'chronic arthritis in ankles', says White

UFCJuly 20, 2021

Jul 10, 2021; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Conor McGregor is carried off a stretcher following an injury suffered against Dustin Poirier during UFC 264 at T-Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports

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UFC 264: Poirier-McGregor 4 on the cards after brutal defeat for Irishman

UFCJuly 11, 2021

Conor McGregor celebrates his first round TKO victory againt Donald Cerrone in a welterweight bout during UFC246 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. AFP

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'The real Conor is here': White says McGregor can't wait to return to UFC

Other SportJanuary 12, 2021

FILE PHOTO: MMA Mixed Martial Arts - Conor McGregor celebrates his win against Donald Cerrone, T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas, United States, January 18, 2020 REUTERS/Mike Blake/File Photo

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White reaffirms plans to hold McGregor-Poirier fight in Abu Dhabi

Other SportNovember 18, 2020

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