Makhachev is already the UFC’s No. 1 pound-for-pound fighter, a decision UFC CEO Dana White lambasted. White has reiterated that UFC heavyweight champion Jon Jones should be No. 1, but when asked if Makhachev’s willingness to fight anyone at anytime has changed his mind, he finally caved.

Islam Makhachev’s dominant performance at UFC 311 left no room for debate. Dana White, who had previously favored Jon Jones as the best pound-for-pound fighter in MMA, officially crowned Makhachev the top fighter in the sport.

Donald Trump’s presidential inauguration has a heavy UFC presence with Dana White, Joe Rogan, Conor McGregor and more in Washington.

UFC CEO Dana White bolted out of California to attend Donald Trump's inauguration as the 47th U.S. President. UFC CEO Dana White made a pitstop in Washington, D.C., after UFC 311 to support his friend, Donald Trump.

Following UFC 311, Dana White was speaking to reporters and was asked if Chimaev would get a title shot following the match between Dricuss Du Plessis and Sean Strickland. "Yeah, I think he probably gets the next shot," White responded to the question about Chimaev getting the next middleweight title shot.

Dana White says Arman Tsarukyan has missed out on his chance at UFC gold following his UFC 311 removal due to an injury.

Makhachev was ultimately too much, earning a record-setting fourth successful lightweight title defense by submitting Moicano with a first-round D'arce choke. Afterward, UFC CEO Dana White said Tsarukyan will need to re-earn his Makhachev rematch.