Dana White
ON THE RECORD · 6 verbatim quotes · every quote source-verified
“I think we should talk about this Saturday night after the fight and see what we all thing based on his performance on Saturday and breaking the record.”
Dana White · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-12
White suggested revisiting the GOAT conversation after Makhachev's Saturday night performance and potential record-breaking win.
“He’s got all the things there to be the guy,”
Dana White · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-12
White acknowledged Makhachev has what it takes to be the GOAT but preferred to wait until after the UFC 330 fight to discuss it further.
“I don’t think about that stuff until the fight happens,”
Dana White · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-12
White said he doesn't think about accolades until a fight happens, speaking ahead of Makhachev's UFC 330 main event against Ian Machado Garry.
“When we see his performance on Saturday, let’s see how it plays out, but obviously breaking [Anderson Silva’s] record, you keep grinding, you keep fighting, you put your head down and just keep f*cking knocking guys down left and right, by the time you say ‘you know what? I’m done,’ then we all figure out where he ends up in the big pictures. He’s on the right path, that’s for sure.”
Dana White · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-12
White discussed Makhachev potentially breaking Anderson Silva's consecutive wins record during the Contender Series post-fight press conference.
“No, not at all. The UFC Hawaii card is a challenge. Believe me, nobody would rather go to Hawaii than me and pull off an event. I would love to do it, it’s just been very challenging over the last however many years.”
Dana White · said date not stated · reported 2025-07-16
Dana White addressed whether the UFC would commit to a future event in Hawaii for Max Holloway.
“I don’t know if Max is going into enemy territory. Both of these guys are so beloved by everybody. This is one of those fights, you know is going to be a bada– fight and you’re bummed out that somebody has to lose it… I’ve never come across an MMA fan that didn’t love Max Holloway.”
Dana White · said date not stated · reported 2025-07-16
Dana White disputed the notion that Max Holloway is stepping into enemy territory by facing Dustin Poirier in Louisiana.