10 More Fights That Pissed Off Dana White
If there’s one thing UFC President Dana White is known for — besides dropping F-bombs and making billion-dollar business moves — it’s his unfiltered honesty. He’ll hype up a fight one minute and trash it the next if things go sideways. And over the years, plenty of fights have seriously ticked him off.
From boring performances to diva behavior and last-minute drama, here are 10 more fights that pissed off Dana White — and maybe even made him consider throwing a chair.
Francis Ngannou vs. Derrick Lewis (UFC 226)
Why Dana was pissed:
Two of the heaviest hitters in MMA history… threw fewer punches than a chess match. Dana famously called it “the most boring heavyweight fight of all time.”
Israel Adesanya vs. Yoel Romero (UFC 248)
Why Dana was pissed:
This one had the hype of a superhero movie — and the pace of a funeral march. Dana called Romero’s performance “weird” and said fans were “robbed of what could’ve been a war.”
Tyron Woodley vs. Demian Maia (UFC 214)
Why Dana was pissed:
Woodley defended the title, but the fight had zero fireworks. Dana blasted Woodley post-fight for “playing it safe” and said the fans deserved better. Ouch.
Nate Diaz vs. Leon Edwards (UFC 263)
Why Dana was pissed:
Despite a mostly one-sided fight by Leon, Nate nearly stole it in the last minute. Dana was reportedly frustrated that Leon didn’t “put him away” earlier and called the performance “dangerous to his stock.”
Anderson Silva vs. Thales Leites (UFC 97)
Why Dana was pissed:
A prime Silva, but a painfully slow and awkward fight. Dana was visibly fuming cage-side and later said it was “an embarrassment for the fans and the sport.”
Colby Covington vs. Jorge Masvidal (UFC 272)
Why Dana was pissed:
Not because of the fight itself, but the post-fight chaos. Months of trash talk, and then the infamous Miami restaurant brawl. Dana hates when business spills into courtrooms.
Jon Jones vs. Ovince Saint Preux (UFC 197)
Why Dana was pissed:
Jones returned after a long layoff, and while he won, it was a lackluster performance. Dana said Jon looked “off” and “like he didn’t want to be there.”
Paulo Costa’s Weight Issues vs. Marvin Vettori (UFC Vegas 41)
Why Dana was pissed:
Costa came in 20 pounds over the limit. The fight had to be moved up to light heavyweight at the last second. Dana called it “unprofessional and ridiculous.”
Nick Diaz vs. Robbie Lawler II (UFC 266)
Why Dana was pissed:
Fans were hyped, but the fight felt off. Nick didn’t look ready, and when he essentially quit mid-fight, Dana later questioned whether Diaz “really wanted to be there.”
Aljamain Sterling vs. Petr Yan I (UFC 259)
Why Dana was pissed:
A title fight ended with a DQ due to an illegal knee, and Sterling won the belt on a technicality. Dana was clearly irritated and didn’t even put the belt around Aljo post-fight — a rare moment of visible tension.
Final Thoughts
The UFC thrives on drama — inside and outside the Octagon. But when fights fall short, or chaos overshadows the event, you can bet Dana White isn’t smiling backstage.
Whether it’s a snoozefest, a weight debacle, or fighters acting like celebrities instead of competitors, these are the moments that make Dana reach for his phone and say, “Don’t ever book that again.”
