UFC President Dana White recently disclosed the reason behind his decision to block all media outlets that report on the UFC. At 57 years old, White expressed that most of the content produced by MMA news sites and social media accounts is inaccurate, making it a waste of his time to follow.
He shared these thoughts during an interview with Steven Bartlett:
“Everything they f**king say is wrong… It’s a waste of my time to even listen to it… Anybody with a f*cking phone can consider themselves an expert… I don’t wanna hear what these guys trying to start a podcast, website, or a f*cking Instagram account think.”
See Dana White’s remarks below:
Dana White says he blocked everyone that covers the UFC on social media 😬
“Everything they f*cking say is wrong. It’s a waste of my time to even listen to it.
Anybody with a f*cking phone can consider themselves an expert. I don’t wanna hear what these guys trying to start a… pic.twitter.com/8VfwFLSobg— Happy Punch (@HappyPunch) October 5, 2026
White also clarified that he doesn’t view MMA journalists as “haters” but believes that no one covering the sport can truly understand his mindset or what the future holds. He blocks all outlets covering MMA because he prefers to listen directly to what fans have to say.
He has repeatedly mentioned at press conferences that he avoids MMA-related content on his social media feeds, so he is generally unaware of fight rumors or trash talk between fighters unless his assistant informs him.
Nevertheless, many fans have reacted negatively to White’s statements. Critics argue that MMA media plays a crucial role in promoting the sport, and some mocked White for confusing fighters’ records. Additionally, some have speculated that White’s apparent detachment from the sport could indicate that this might be his final year as UFC president.
One fan commented:
“Maybe that’s part of the reason you thought Wang Cong beat Grasso/Rose/Andrade, @danawhite. Give actually following your sport a try, might embarrass yourself less.”
Maybe that’s part of the reason you thought Wang Cong beat Grasso/Rose/Andrade, @danawhite. Give actually following your sport a try, might embarrass yourself less.
— MayeTheForce (@FightGameIsLife) October 5, 2026
Another fan added:
“I stand by the prediction I made over 6 months ago that this will be Dana’s last year as UFC prez.”
I stand by the prediction I made over 6 months ago that this will be Dana’s last year as UFC prez
— PinkyF🇦🇺 (@markash98336524) October 6, 2026
Fan Take: Dana White’s move to block MMA media highlights a growing tension between the sport’s leadership and its coverage, which could impact how fans stay informed and engaged. This dynamic raises important questions about transparency and the role media plays in the growth and credibility of MMA.
Source: www.lowkickmma.com
