Dana White has dismissed speculation around one proposed fight for the UFC’s mooted White House card, branding the idea “goofy s***” and pouring cold water on a rumour that gathered pace this week.
Speaking during an interview ahead of UFC 324, the UFC president made it clear that much of what circulates online about the promotion never reaches his desk. He treated this particular suggestion the same way.
“Almost everything you see on the internet about our sport is wrong,” White said. “It’s all wrong.”
The rumour gained traction after one fighter publicly suggested the matchup had a realistic chance of landing at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue later this year. White said the talk came as news to him.
Focus on UFC 324, new broadcast era
White made the comments as he continues preparations for a busy stretch for the promotion, starting with UFC 324 this weekend. The event marks the UFC’s first card streaming on Paramount+ following a new multi-billion dollar broadcast deal.
White downplayed the financial aspect of the agreement, insisting the focus now shifts to delivery rather than celebrating the numbers.
“All the things that we did to get here is what got us the money,” he said. “Now the slate is wiped clean. We have to go in and we have to deliver.”
He called the new setup a win for fans, pointing to year-round access at a lower cost than a traditional pay-per-view, with the added benefit that subscribers can binge-watch old cards.
McGregor talk fuels ‘goofy s***’ speculation
White reacted to claims that Conor McGregor could headline the White House card against Jorge Masvidal.
The chatter escalated this week after Masvidal suggested publicly that the chances of the fight taking place were “not looking bad.” Those comments fueled speculation around the UFC’s plans for a White House event later this year.
White said he knew nothing about the matchup and dismissed the idea outright when asked about it.
“I don’t listen to any of the goofy s***,” White said. “The MMA world, I don’t listen to any of that s***.”
He said online speculation often builds momentum without any grounding in reality, especially when high-profile names drive the conversation.
White acknowledged that McGregor has made no secret of his desire to return, but he said nobody has discussed or agreed any bouts for the White House card at this stage.
