Dana White on Khabib, Nate Diaz vs Masvidal and Darren Till's move to middleweight | UFC 242 preview

Click here to buy Fury v Wallin live on BT Sport Box Office on September 14th ➡️po.st/BuyFuryWallin Dan Hardy and Dana White broke down the current state of the UFC with a huge winter period coming up, including the massive show at MSG in November with Briton's Darren Till moving to middleweight.
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[@PENGAppolozZ]

Diaz vs masvidal and ferguson vs khabib on the same card would be electric

[@855FIGHTER]

PENG AppolozZ khabib vs Ferguson can carry a card on itself the same with nate

[@pawlo669]

Khabib v Tony Diaz v Masvidal Usman v Colby gimme gimme

[@Costello77]

Will never happen unfortunately

[@JRMagro]

I rather see diaz/ masvidal co main and #1 contender shot for main event convington/ usman .

[@shanebrennan9322]

PENG AppolozZ and Conor be Dustin

[@1234abcd12344]

Top 3 future fights starting from the bottom. 3. Robert Whittaker vs. Israel Adesanya 2. Jorge masvidal vs Nate Diaz 1. Khabib Nurmagomedov vs Tony Ferguson (this fight is the most important one!).

[@247HALOMASTER]

Let's see if he gets past the Diamond first

[@UncleDana729]

And jones vs stipe

[@rainbowgg___]

100% if khabib wins

[@joshh8430]

Riley Brown Jones vs stipe? That’s not a big fight at all, dc stipe 3 makes much more sense and if not then it’s stipe vs ngannou 2. Jones doesn’t fit into the hw title picture at this point

[@mrShade-sb1th]

@@UncleDana729 beat me to it. banger of a fight

[@workout.matter790]

Dana says he he reads comments and that people want to see Conor? Dude. Make the Diaz v. Masvidal fight already.

[@JointFive]

its on 244

[@jaych6332]

Bang on Robert Diaz vs masvidal.....n khabib vs fergusson

[@zachm6832]

Nobody wants to see Connor vs Khabib 2 besides Connor

[@sford2044]

I want to see Porrier too. Hands versus wrestling, good fight.

[@baltimorefan5642]

Stfu Diaz just fought and he's been out of the country I'm sure I'll meet with them

[@thefootboy20]

Dan needs to become a permanent UFC announcer/analyst...the guy asks great questions, sharp insight..

[@micah7249]

He thought Felder Barboza winner gets title shot next..

[@ryanvink4565]

@@micah7249 Wtf was he smoking when he asked that? Brain fart

[@sgm741]

Must have had flashbacks of a Condit left hook.

[@BodilessVoice]

Khabib is the greatest professional MMA fighter alive.

[@BobbyTMF]

He is permanent. He does all the fight nights in the U.K., Europe etc. He also works for BT sport whose a ufc partner as an reporter and he does analysis for the ufc.

[@zachm6832]

Literally nobody wants to see Connor vs Khabib besides Connor

[@scottjohns9993]

I'd watch it again.

[@chamanHashira]

Zach M i want to

[@scottjohns9993]

@David vazquez why

[@seanwxl14]

Because it’s bullshit he doesn’t deserve it and he got smashed let’s be honest it wasn’t even close we all know the outcome if they fought again but we dont know the outcome against tony , that’s the fight

[@thebatman4392]

I’d like to see it again after Poirier and Ferguson get a shot

[@menobeast1227]

Khabib vs Ferguson Colby vs Usman Diaz vs Masvidal Conor vs Cowboy Cejudo vs Cruz Stipe vs Francis Jones vs Walker

[@jaymed9345]

Meno Beast I like it but I rather do cejudo vs cruz DC vs stipe3 or Jones 3

[@998clan]

@@jaymed9345 Cruz's body will fall apart before he makes it to the octagon but it'd be a class fight.

[@joeroganpodcastdotcom]

Cejudo vs faber?

[@raulpulido9147]

Where would we all fit lol

[@thedebaitingmasters]

Cejudo vs Cruz baby boy!

[@TheInfiltrator101]

Khabib vs Tony Ferguson is the fight to make ffs!!!

[@ProGamer___]

@Amir Pasic the first one

[@justafan222]

why? Tony should win one or two more fights to get title shot also khabib has a big test tomorrow am rooting for him but am worried that he'll lose

[@ivxx1106]

@@justafan222 one or 2 more fights? The dude won an interim belt and didn't get his rightful shot, not to mention the fans have been screaming for years for khabib vs Tony

[@virtualsnake1994]

@@justafan222 dude has a 12 fight win streak or something... tony should have fought khabib decades ago

[@haraldharam9334]

@UC3lY8ynLNrelEbnu757CX6w Max isn't Khalabib

[@mmacore674]

Khabib vs Tony Ferguson and Nate vs Masvidal as the co main event, that would be the biggest event of the year 👊 Make it happen Dana

[@jamesnm21]

Nate vs masvidal 5 rounds for baddest mofo belt.

[@oleg3913]

Even if Poirier hypothetically pulls off the upset win?

[@JustMeELC]

Underestimate Poirier like this at your own risk lol

[@jonjonrodriguez4484]

Ultimate J Khabid only fights once a year.

[@Amanueel]

add JJ Vs Stipe for HW belt omg epic

[@mrhussain8098]

Masvidal vs diaz for the no.1 gangster title

[@brianhickey666]

💯

[@hognuts1469]

Dana will not pay so never gonna happen . For a bonus it's going to be Nate's fault remember he doesn't want to fight

[@OfficialMacTheDrummer]

Mr Hussain that’s a weird way to spell journey man title

[@peegeezee1604]

Diaz has already won that.

[@chrisohagan5907]

Gangster rap made me do it .. 🖕🏻🤣

[@Amzyy]

Dana White must be mad Conor is irrelevant nowadays. Khabib and Nate doing their own thing. Conor is out of the picture

[@MarleyGHaHa]

He probably doesn't care as long as there is a star bringing in the numbers be it khabib, Conor, Ronda, Jon

[@ProGamer___]

conor brings huge numbers tho

[@leno7492]

Hes so irrelevant that in every ufc video promoting other fighters, conor is always to top commenr

[@nickdiazarmy5493]

Dagi Rat sort your life out

[@fightiq2367]

Just WAIT lmfao

[@TonyM962]

"Nate diaz is a nightmare to deal with, cos I can't pay him peanuts anymore" - Dana Pink

[@MichaelP-ke1tm]

Jorge, Nate and Colby all want big money per Ariel Helwani

[@dana1989ktk]

lol, brilliant

[@fondofthebonds4914]

It's ridiculous to think only a few fights ago nate was only getting paid 15k to show 15k for win.

[@Jordan-ln9rp]

1:15 what? Who the fook wants to see Conor lol Tony Ferguson is the ONLY person we want to see fight Khabib after Dustin.

[@yakayakproductions1014]

2.4 million ppv buys would suggest there r people out there that do.

[@855FIGHTER]

Merrick Sharma mctapout is irrelevant

[@berserker13ful1]

But not after his loss lol

[@855FIGHTER]

Merrick Sharma irrelevant and like an ex girlfriend like Tony said

[@yakayakproductions1014]

@@855FIGHTER Really? U telling me if conor comes back he wont get paid the highest, the fans wont go mad about his return, he wont sell 1.5 million ppvs?. Cmon bro. Stop supporting someome just because he is from ur religion

[@guychi-chifly950]

That red microphone is camouflaging into Dana's chin(s)

[@oceanwaves83]

Lmao

[@vincebernau127]

Hahahaha

[@The___Great]

i m dying ahhahaha

[@hermit6208]

Dana looks like he's one Cheesesteak away from a heart attack

[@WhatChaMaCalum]

@@hermit6208 Roids lol

[@TheJordan1960]

Nate vs Gamebred....that’s a buy all day 🤑🤑🤑🤑🤑🤑

[@bigjmma6797]

What's Dan smoking talking about the co main winner fighting the winner of Khabib Porier ?

[@omarelzamouri6413]

Hahahahaha was thinking the same thing

[@jamesnm21]

Yeah i think he either hasn't been keeping up or he was just baiting Dana into having to answer the Tony Ferguson question.

[@wjat1278]

Lol ikr even dana a little bit confused and think what to answer😂

[@adamharrak2831]

He meant the winner of barbosa and felder will fight the winner of khabib and poirier

[@MichaelP-ke1tm]

@@adamharrak2831 Yes and it's a stupid question. Barboza has lost his last like 3 out of 4 fights and got mauled by Khabib. Paul Felder is an average fighter. Next in line are: 1. Tony Ferguson 2. Justin Gaethje 3. GSP

[@austinarnold3011]

Dana, for the the last time... nobody wants to see khabib and Conor again.

[@MrPixeltvos]

Everyone says it in the comments but one Dana knows EVERYONE will tune in to see Conor get smashed again.

[@thechamp7513]

Unless Conor gets a few wins under his belt

[@mr5timewcwchamp]

It'll do over 1 million buys

[@outlawpugilist]

Forget Conor no one wants to see that fight again he’d get absolutely mauled again we the fans want Tony Ferguson vs Khabib Nurmagomedov that’s the fight

[@RussianBotLvl]

Don’t sleep on Poirier...

[@JustMeELC]

RussianBot [Lvl 9001] Exactly! I hope Dustin teaches everyone that exact lesson!

[@siddhanttyagi5104]

@Hue Wong i want Conor to go back to 145 and beat the brakes off Max. That would get him a title and solidify him as the FW GOAT. Maybe then if he goes back for his LW title, the promotion(champ Vs champ)would be great like UFC 205.

[@ismaililmi7763]

@@siddhanttyagi5104 McTapper doesn't have the cardio Max has and Mac has a chin. Max wins unless McTapper gets that lucky flush KO

[@siddhanttyagi5104]

@@ismaililmi7763 he beat him without dropping a sweat the first time, yall underestimate Conor way too much. Max has 0 KO power and no wrestling which are the essentials to beat Conor.

[@leanne3088]

Nate vs Jorge is the fight I want to see the most.

[@fabriziogarreta7160]

Same

[@kscratch9023]

Same

[@doyouevennaturebro4593]

More than Khabib Tony? I don’t understand. Khabib Tony on paper is the most competitive fight in mma history.

[@fabriziogarreta7160]

DoYouEven NatureBro people said that about khabib vs Conor and look what happened

[@Hugo-and-Persia]

@@doyouevennaturebro4593 God I hope they fight soon too

[@vincebernau127]

1:18 Dana White the type of guy to not mention Eddie Alvarez hahahaha

[@MindfulMilitant]

Lol u a true fan.

[@BlackwingsProphet]

The Underground King is still underrated

[@temasek65]

Catpain Capslock Eddie who?

[@gdarippa69]

Catpain Capslock - 3:32 he forgot Holloway here

[@gdarippa69]

SWP 215 - He’s American and Polynesian Jones is American Cejudo is Mexican American

[@fabriziogarreta7160]

Nate Diaz vs masvidal is the fight to make

[@colbychaos9713]

10:00 wtf is dan hardy talking about lmao is he on drugs Even Barboza was like do u want me to get smashed again

[@shade4520]

even dana was like

[@benz431]

Colby Chaos I know right, I just got to that part, I mean hahaha wtf, barboza is no where near a title shot, I mean what’s up with all this over shadowing Tony not being next in line, I only see support on him getting the next title shot from the fans, but not from the journalists, mma media I mean what is going on, I get the focus is on Dustin vs Khabib, but give Tony respect, I also still see journalist saying Conor could be next if Khabib wins. It’s insane

[@benz431]

Colby Chaos O hope after this fight the focus shifts completely toward Tony vs the winner because this is the fight where there should be an affirmative answer, Tony is next, no matter who wins.

[@tzsrocks]

Dana answered him well.. this guy dan is just a sore loser. Tony vs Khabib is the only fight to make.

[@youtubeconnollyfamily]

Till fighting kelvin is crazy man. I respect till he’s like cowboy tony Nate and Conor.. fighters that will fight anyone I respect so much

[@saidynwa1423]

Can't wait for Nate diaz v Masvidal fight 🔥

[@alexmackay8617]

All the video's I've seen during the lead up have been fantastic. Seeing Dustin get such great treatmeant from the locals and fans is brilliant!

[@arnopisspot5115]

They welcome him with open arms because they know he is harmless for their guy. Boring fight

[@Exposing21]

Arno Pisspot or... their just respectful people...

[@bendu3359]

Agree but they booed him all the time

[@PokerFace837]

Correction *NOBODY WANTS TO SEE CONOR*

[@josho8888]

i do just not khabib

[@siddhanttyagi5104]

speak for yourself mate.

[@PokerFace837]

Well I don’t. And everyone I know doesn’t either

[@firedycan2523]

His finished

[@mohammedimran-ow6je]

Yes dude...

[@o1h823]

Tony vs khabib next!

[@caspar_gomez]

Dan Hardy killing it, asking the questions the fans want to know, company man without shilling or selling his soul too much

[@sergey94102]

Is Dan Hardy stupid? Did he really just ask if Barbosa or Felder would get the next shot at the Lightweight championship...?

[@colgrey438]

Too much ayahuasca. He even mentioned that Dana previously said the winner would get the next title shot. Hardy lost his mind.

[@ElliotPlays135]

I’m a Connor fan but even I think that he should work his way up again and prove he’s serious before getting a big fight

[@FuryLobo]

Tony vs Khabib Masvidal vs Nate Conor vs anyone in the world. Guess who carries the card?

[@goldeneyeforevercom]

Way to bring it Dan. Wow! Great interview!

[@t.j.watson7112]

No dana NOBODY wants to see mctapper fight,,unless its footage of a jail/prison fight

[@lunarsurface7013]

Speak for yourself

[@KO-wu4vv]

Give him a striker to see if he's still got it, maybe winner of Cowboy vs Gaethje

[@haraldharam9334]

No more Conor talk, he is irrelevant

[@liquidsnowy1410]

All these title fights yet all I wanna see is Diaz Vs Masvidal

[@Dscumpy]

Liquid Snowy haha they announced that today

[@P0ETICsin]

This was a great interview 👍 Hardy didn't skip a beat !

[@awiabubakar1873]

Yes bringing to Vancouver

[@devashishrakshit1]

10:10 Dana: "Tony Ferguson is next in line" Thanks Uncle Dana

[@hectorescobar9450]

Don’t think Dana realises how much people are loving Masvidal. Conor is no longer anyone that many people want to see at least compared to what the Walter weight has to offer. Nate vs Jorge is the fight that would destroy sales.

[@leethalmodz313]

Dan hardy is a beast at what he does...

[@eriknilsson6640]

Excellent interview Dan Hardy🤘

[@uncledanapink4954]

Valentina isn't Russian bro 😅

[@KenTronico]

Uncle Dana Pink what is she

[@wjat1278]

She speaks russian right?

[@sparrobey7068]

She is ethnic russian

[@uncledanapink4954]

@@KenTronico She was born in Kyrgyzstan, but is of Ukrainian origin

[@uncledanapink4954]

​@@sparrobey7068 Looks Ukrainian. Has a Ukrainian last name. She's Ukrainian.

[@Exposing21]

10:05 tony Ferguson is next, from Dana himself!!

[@DontBeAPussy57]

Now that's a proper interview. Thanks Raptor Dan

[@abdirahimabdullahi6095]

props to the interviewer, amazing question and very engaging.

[@khizarrehman6021]

Khabib vs Tony ferguson Diaz vs masvidal co main.

[@skyedge3407]

I like your style

[@heneedsomemeeelk]

add Usman and Colby also, 2 title fights

[@m.u.b.u4l50]

Conor vs old guy...3 title fight

[@Mikee-br6rr]

Tony’s the kind of guy that’d fight on the undercard and the main event

[@conormac9437]

That would be the best card ever never to be topped

[@bluntedcorleone3628]

Dan Hardy's response to Jan vs Jones is everybody's response. 8:40

[@shinmonbenimaru91]

😂 True

[@jacquesmesrine2484]

Khabib is KING!

[@Dr_Lad]

“Out in the middle of the Desert” ...umm Dubai is one of the most advanced places, especially in comparison to Las Vegas.

[@kiwitalkspodcast]

Khabib Nurmagomedov 27-0-0 Tony Ferguson 25-3-0 Conor McGregor 21-4-0 Justin Gaethje 20-2-0

[@BjorsN]

Make conor fight the winner of cowboy gaethje!

[@kiwitalkspodcast]

@@BjorsN great logic but not for a title eliminator or anything just a normal fight

[@foreverblessed7461]

BjorsN Conor ain't gonna take that fight. If Poirer loses I bet Conor wants to rematch Poirer because it sets him up closer to a title shot and Poirer has wins over Alvarez, Gaethje and Holloway. It makes perfect sense and I know Dustin wants that one back. Conor is being smart.

[@josho8888]

@@BjorsN i like that fight

[@israelasimon423]

Tony is 26-3-0

[@geolocx]

Masvidal vs Diaz = money fight. Give each their rightful cut, stop with these cheap negotiations. Idgf about the title.

[@fvgc454ss]

Dan Hardy's mma IQ is one of the best in the game. His breakdowns are on point. Love all of his interviews with the other fighters.

[@mrobinh8]

Dan hardy should do even more in the ufc organization than he is already doing. Love that Guy. Badass and super professional.

[@markos8764]

Stipe the croatian heavyweight champion 🇭🇷

[@m.u.b.u4l50]

Notice he comes out with American flag. He speaks of Cleveland, Ohio. He doesn't represent Croatia

[@WhySoBroken]

He is Croatian...

[@alyberop1]

I think his Croatian might be easier to understand than his English

[@paulmaster812]

Dude he is American. He has a European past like almost every American ...

[@tedmcgee6825]

Immigrant mentality

[@slimspen7560]

People want to see Nate Diaz man. I thought we were over not promoting him. I really wish the UFC would just release the Diaz brothers so they could finish their careers elsewhere at this point. So sad...

[@nicolasn.kaminsky5232]

May the best man win! Absolutely love both fighters, great human beings both of them! Let's do this!

[@samkells3807]

Dan's good at his job; knows the game inside out and is very personable.

[@billzon4]

Who the f*** wants to see conor😂😂😂😂

[@GKSDB131215]

I wanna see him fight the old man

[@abhijitkulkarni1813]

A lot of fans

[@immunegarden5104]

@@GKSDB131215 does the old man get weapons?

[@tedmcgee6825]

@@immunegarden5104 old man gets brass knuckles and a helmet

[@josho8888]

i do. just not against khabib

[@immunegarden5104]

Khabib and tony are the best fighters . even if Khabib lost to Dustin I still feel Khabib is the better fighter.

[@yosoyalexlucero7137]

Psychic Bubblegum Man khabib won't lost against Dustin not going to happen,..

[@immunegarden5104]

@@yosoyalexlucero7137 hope your right

[@safah202]

Lost?

[@rockclimbingskills]

I could listen to these two talk all day.

[@MoralMonster]

Dan hardy is a great interviewer 👍 Good to see Dana talk very well of Nate and that besides negotiating they get along👍

[@Fernand00T]

Make Tony vs Khabib and Masvidal vs Nate and of course the Winner of Whittaker vs Adesanya Against Paulo Costa!!!!!!!

[@revysledbum]

Rogan Vs Dana is the fight to make

[@jakuchuito5107]

Good interview by Dan Hardy

[@philosophyexplained]

Early on I wasnt sure about Hardys style when commentating, but hes really grown and is exceptional now. Great work.

[@spacealien1973]

Damn please send me to a ufc event....

[@slugemonkey313]

“Dan Hardy got a set of teeth on em” - Brandon Schawlb

[@anthonyhnein7617]

We WANT TO SEE 💎

[@timandmonica]

3:07 That was really cool to hear him list the ethnicities of each champion. If I could go back to my teenage self who loved the idea of the Bloodsport movie being a real thing that I could actually watch, I'd tell him what his future holds. So many people from all over the world, fighting in their own way. Too cool!!!

[@brendanoconnor8545]

28-0

[@DeFiLeRs]

Dana looking extra tomato today.

[@aviozstudio4903]

His head color getting red :D

[@MMA_CAT]

Playing with Conor in the Desert

[@tdyerwestfield]

Diaz V Masvidal could be one of the top 5 biggest fights in UFC if promoted well.

[@cjcalhoun82]

Dustin definitely belongs there. He has a great gas tank, and powerful strikes. He's training at ATT, with Masvidal, who did something spectacular against a top level undefeated wrestler. Let's see if there's something planned for the opening of the 1st round. Looking forward to this one.

[@JackSparrow-yf7pk]

Dana still sticking with his boy. Mentioned Khabib lost 3rd round to conor. I don't think so

[@lukekavanagh6030]

He did lose the third though

[@highgaingain5175]

Dana said Russian female champion obviously means Valentina Shevchenko but she's from Kyrgyzstan

[@Argail8137]

Who cares 😆

[@2400N0RDV35T]

Ukrainian origin*

[@fenp77]

Good job Dan.

[@flava82]

Hardy "it's ridiculously hot out here" Dana "no this is cool" Dana's head looks like a volcanic eruption

[@jasonrobbins7143]

Told u guys his little comment about Nate being a needle mover wouldn't last... That he would be back to his usual hating on Nate Diaz mode

[@lashadow8]

Let me correct Dana White. NO ONE wants to see Conor. WE ALL WANT to see TONY FERGUSON!

[@juicydumpling7865]

We want to see Tony and we want Nate

[@nfnc1312]

lashadow8 Speak for yourself bud, even his haters will watch his “potential” next fight.

[@ajalhashem4670]

Love and respect to Dana White. He’s taking UFC to a whole new level

[@TheeFitnessEnthusiast]

Dan Hardy is the best in the business, an immense amount of respect for this man!

[@---nv4fz]

Dana the type of guy to make Tony vs Usman for the WW belt and give his son another title shot against khabib

[@r.b5496]

Who is his son?

[@conormcgregor8451]

David Tony will die to Usman and that’s facts he hits hard and would probably knock out at couple of people at 170 but not Usman.

[@HasanAli-bl3dj]

Conor Mcgregor that’s nice coming from the name Of the account rarely see this

[@oceanwaves83]

@@r.b5496 Who is Dana McWhite's son??? Really???

[@Mikee-br6rr]

The Ace mcgregor mate

[@kevinsnyder1390]

3:30 Dana was going down the list in each division, and For a second I thought he was calling Max Holloway a Mexican. He skipped FW champ Max and went down to bantam weight/flyweight . Forgot all about Cejudo. Lmao

[@ultimatewall-crawler5292]

Kevin Snyder Haha I thought the same thing, I was like wtf.

[@sukisuzuki10]

Dan Hardy is an awesome interviewer and presenter, does his work like a professional

[@JoshM-zp8xx]

I think now is the perfect time for Mcgregor VS Diaz..both guys coming back to the sport plus I want to see the tie breaker..

[@Shootskas]

UFC needs to redefine what a "significant strike" is. In a fight, only a few significant strikes can be landed. That's what makes them significant. Counting jabs and leg kicks as significant strikes is silly.

[@robertg305]

Kamaru Usman needs to fight!

[@UnclePhillyMyAss]

'Every time I come here these people blow me away'

[@FrZeshh]

Win or lose Darren Till already has my respect, came to the UFC to fight the best and doesn’t back down !

[@ag8370]

1:10 Dana purposely not mentioning Eddie Alvarez

[@LJ-MMA]

Eddie is Dana's boy he threw the conor fight for the company Dana paid him well and wanted him to make as much money over in one

[@funguy1453]

Luis Hyde 😂😂

[@ftf2938]

💯

[@muhammadsakib3473]

jam brapa ya tayangnya?

[@michaelharrison5564]

What is Dan on about in regards to winner of feldor and barboza fighting for title???

[@lolade_akinola]

Ferguson is the type of guy that goes to Abu Dabi just to check his weight

[@MichaelP-ke1tm]

Is Dan Hardy drinking Proper 12??? 9:50

[@dannykemp2451]

Dan Hardy has literally evolved into one of the best MMA commentators/interviewers out there

[@jamesnm21]

Yes. Dana named Jan as a potential next challenger for Jones. I want to see that fight.

[@thanos9327]

If khabib don’t win it won’t put a smile on my face

[@KYS0824]

NOBODY WANTS TO SEE CONNER JESUS CHRIST WE WANT TONY!!!

[@bendu3359]

To the top 👆🏻

[@thomasdewitmundoincrivel]

The mic is the focal point of this entire conversation.

[@ralphdejesus9732]

When Dan Speaks I listen, Lately when Dana speaks I listen too. good interview.