Dana White Plans to 'Get Out' of UFC Apex,' Confirms $20 Million Gate for Conor McGregor Return

UFC CEO Dana White spoke to reporters at the UFC on ESPN 56 post-fight press conference and talked the top storylines from Saturday's event in St. Louis.
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[@SimonLopez3312]

Dana said $20,000,000 because nose bleeds are $2099

[@mitchellhooper6234]

Ikr 🤣 thinking the same thing

[@tjwinsdawgs]

The nosebleeds for Pierera vs Izzy were $500. Bigger fight overall imo

[@thenarrator1984]

2 million gate 18000 tickets sold. 110$ average ticket price..... Are you stupid or just can't math?

[@MMAEventsVlog]

Tix prices are ridiculous 👎🏼

[@kylewade8704]

@@tjwinsdawgsConor and chandler are both more popular so no that wouldn’t be a bigger fight😂

[@user-om9bj4rc1g]

Who invites these illiterate people to ask questions? 🤦‍♂️

[@PrimeTonysElbows]

i'll brand you

[@lonnieD542]

The UFC

[@JackMehoffZaddy]

Dana hand picks these losers

[@thehackmusician]

No writing involved

[@kylewade8704]

@@JackMehoffZaddywho told u that? He’s complained for years about how much he hates their media and that he doesn’t control any of who gets to come, what’s the point of lying?

[@8ka948]

wtf Esteban ribovics gets no bonus

[@BobJeff-wk7ht]

Right!? That’s some bs right there

[@PiglipsMaximus]

I hate Dana ​@@BobJeff-wk7ht

[@fourvetperrie457]

Dana doing Dana things there are certain pen15 he likes to munch on

[@sayville_silver]

They usually take care of these guys back stage. They always cut checks for guys that perform.

[@fourvetperrie457]

@sayville_silver interesting can you show us proof? Do you work for the ufc?

[@CaptainBuggyTheClown]

They should unban Ariel so he can actually bust Dana's balls. The media now feels so... controlled.

[@olbapoli4074]

Yeah I mean who can forget Ariel's highly critical in depth question to Conor "did you get your teeth whitened?" Smh

[@MrWickHaHaBobayega]

facts bro they're all shit scared of Dana and Dana's skin is softer than baby shit

[@danielmma1875]

That’s why Dana hates Ariel lol

[@user-cr8wv4es2f]

@@olbapoli4074 I think it's a legit question. It's pretty weird imo. Should be asked. Keep hating on the O'G.

[@CaptainBuggyTheClown]

@@olbapoli4074 You getting paid to make stupid comments or u doing it for free?

[@dobledekersoulwrekr]

Usually the reporters ask dumb crap but this week takes the cake

[@bobbyhepfl3417]

Nina drama walked so these ppl could run

[@alrightgeeze]

​@@bobbyhepfl3417Exactly, if they kept her separate, leave her on social media with the rest of em. They can bitch and moan about Ariel as much as they want, there's a reason he's the No1 MMA journalist, there's slim pickings

[@acecool72]

@@alrightgeezeit would be funny if Nina asked that question

[@kylewade8704]

@@alrightgeezewhat even determines if he’s #1 journalist or not?😂😂the award is decided by 100 journalists who vote

[@alrightgeeze]

@@kylewade8704 well he quite clearly is, if not who's the census better journalist

[@nico348]

Do they just let anyone ask questions? Where do we sign up for that? I got some dumb questions?

[@OldYG3]

😂😂

[@maded1988]

Always, when you coming back to Mexico lol. When are you coming back questions should be banned

[@mujokrndic8887]

00:02 UFC Apex attendance broke record, winners rewarded 02:00 Dana White plans to get out of UFC Apex and focus on more events in different cities 03:43 Discussion on Jon Jones potentially interested in fighting Stipe. 05:49 Dana White confirms $20 million gate for Conor McGregor return 07:43 Conor McGregor plans to have cowboy brand him 09:48 Buckley called out a dangerous fighter and impressed Dana White 11:48 Dana White has big plans for a unique live event at UFC Apex 13:43 Dana White plans to have Power Slap and UFC events in the same weekend and city 15:47 Discussion on a lackluster fight opening the show at UFC event 17:47 Dana White plans to leave UFC Apex after hosting a $20 million gate event for Conor McGregor's return. 19:36 Dana White rules out being a special guest referee 21:28 Dana White is planning to 'Get Out' of UFC Apex

[@Kink-Panther]

It wasn't conor mcgregor it was a lady whom wanted to get branded

[@michaelj1552]

Yeah I never once heard Connor’s name

[@kolesteele4242]

I love you

[@evilkhamzat]

That woman is a freak 😂

[@Fantasy_GAINS]

They need to start showing the ppl asking the questions. That had me intrigued to see her 😂

[@Kiddlow2x]

yes sir

[@user-qj4hn4wj1j]

Who's she? Name drop please

[@patogordo1385]

@@user-qj4hn4wj1j D’Arude Sandstorm

[@CaptainBuggyTheClown]

LMAOOOOO Even dana had to take a second to process what she said

[@hoochrussell3126]

😂...I've never seen Danna lost for words before...when the lady asked to be branded... she's definitely into some heavy shit...ride em cowboy...😂

[@Hmmmm13579]

I think of Bam Margera with the penis brand!

[@ericl1555]

Why they bringing up power slap and nelk boys?

[@valdovinosjonathan]

Because if you ask a real question you get kicked out.

[@vladdorian..]

“Clout” she actually said that word? Hf. Wait, How old is she ?

[@ScribblesOfOwls]

Tik-Tok brain is real

[@dv2033]

Shes been brainwashed by social media. Back when i heard Tupac first using the word clout in the 90s it was something you didn't want. Today it means the opposite.

[@mighthookya2637]

She needs to be banned

[@TheAftashockzz]

No mention of carlos ulberg . Get some better reporters who actualy talk about the fights that won bonuses .

[@EmEmAce]

It's a dirty cup, not a fucking homerun ball...

[@shawnwenzel6074]

You think drunk fans care, I bet they sell that shit in 20 years. Can’t assume everyone thinks like u

[@SB-SB]

Call me Darth Vader because I'm putting that shit on like a mask!

[@JWendel12]

A lot more rare than a homerun ball though. I've got a random homerun ball in my closet that wouldn't sell for anything. I wouldn't be surprised if that cup sold on ebay for $500+ right now.

[@DonPeppinoo]

he got herpes too lol

[@SlipperyMooseCakes]

What a unique group of reporters lmao

[@ethanrichards6916]

“Yeah like I’m really good friends with Buckley” he don’t know you lil bro 😭😭😭😂😂😂

[@valdovinosjonathan]

Not against Jared Gordon.

[@OldYG3]

8:01 Danas face😂😅

[@ethanrichards6916]

That women should never be allowed to be in a UFC media room ever again.. it’s insane how these people get credentials

[@Kink-Panther]

I thought it was brilliant . She shootout dana bull and created a soundbite

[@unsub6737]

Dude will now become a collector, of fighter cups.

[@Gryphon129]

UFC press is so problematic, filled with fans of Dana white who don’t ask tough questions for fear of losing their access.

[@cattalkbmx]

One of the reporters took the Bud Light challenge?

[@alvarovargasbang-wutang8461]

So many good points that I started and still loved Dana White he did a Bill Belichick from last Sunday. He is a great president tonight he shinde tonight he was great in his post fight interview. When he said I would do anything for Derrick Lewis even when he wanted to join the WWE

[@beardineric6558]

I’m down for it. Apex is cool, and it’s great for TUF and the DWCS. But the fight nights and PPV’s they need big crowds. And this means more live events for the fans to enjoy. I’m hyped.

[@mattmatthews4274]

That's what UFC and Jones want is an old Stipe but we want him to fight Aspinall

[@pb12661]

you can tell Dana loves Lewis. Lewis will have a "gig" doing something for a nice paycheck as long as Dana is around.

[@erickbolden2584]

Happy for Buckley. Dude has been putting in the work and it’s finally paying off. Hilarious Dana said St Louis has great weather. Maybe this weekend lol

[@PJ-po6xy]

Buckley already getting his character in UFC game in June

[@samspence1695]

“Sign the cup Dana” 😂

[@DaRealBenRichards]

Cant wait to see the sphere event.

[@11onejay]

They ahoukd start doing fight nights in those smaller arenas around the country.

[@TheRealKoolaid]

No bonus for Ribovics is kinda wild but whatever

[@abudujana13]

Thanks for the video, MMA JUNKIE

[@Fantasy_GAINS]

15:00. WHO’s WALDO?? 🤣

[@rogerbrandt6678]

I’m surprised he ever gave someone the keys.

[@Smashpatate]

Love listening to Dana, I regard him as a true mentor, I am sure I am not the only one 🙏 god bless Dana

[@jpthagawdd8073]

I mean when your throwing events in the apex every other week ofc these types of shows will go insane, no matter who’s fighting or where it’s at.

[@eisleywelsch]

Imagine UFC at the Sphere goes like this; Topuria Holloway Main Event O’Malley Dvalishvilli Co-Main Grasso Shevchenko 3 and they have the fights playing on the giant screen inside the Sphere with what I imagine will be sick visuals for entrances and if they broadcast the fights on the outside of the Sphere for everyone in Vegas to see. Imagine you’re on a balcony at a Vegas hotel looking at the Sphere watching the fight playing. That’d be what dreams are made of.

[@Fony_turgeson]

he didnt give esteban for that ko......dam dana w t f

[@peanutbutterpirate314]

St.louis ain’t clean

[@patrickalred2839]

That chick that wants to get branded is nuts😂

[@rezsurfer2808]

Well all you have to do is raise prices to get a much bigger gate. Not hard.. just say someone who is popular then raise prices. Boom make more money.

[@najboljitito3684]

Dana get a Bosnian fighter on the next card!!

[@rg3746]

JJ will kill AP from any position, either striking or grappling...don't go there Alex unless you have a perfect take down defense.

[@Deepvisionwiki]

It smells a lot like WWE promotional "fan based choices" to justify avoiding that some none American fighters not getting a deserved title chance.

[@jaimeg819]

I hate this narrative of “it broke record for highest grossing…” of course it did all tickets are like 300% higher price than they were in the past year let alone years ago. Great event but nobody cares about these stats but the investors and owners

[@Kink-Panther]

I care and many other's, I never cared for conor he never defended a belt. And hasn't had a win in years . His only win was a wash cowboy . But yet he could sellout over price tickets. Happy for chandler tho

[@riksav809]

How the fk did Carlos Ulberg not get mentioned 🤦🏽‍♂️

[@danielmacias9725]

I can’t believe he said that waldo Cortez had a shitty performance

[@SB-SB]

Dana is SO MAD about the Acosta win because he just lost his HW Alex Pereira. The fight was not nearly as bad as Dana is saying. Everyone just lost their parlay and Dana lost his boy and will have to remarket him and feed him exclusively strikers now. Its a major headache for him. Really funny to see him pretend like he didnt even know his name and then give a whole speech about it. If you notice they didnt interview him after the fight either. Dana was very upset and you can see it on every level.

[@damaiindah8587]

No Dana No Party

[@sadatalam3687]

This has to be one of the worst press conferences after. These journalist reporters are absolutely terrible. I wish we had Ariel back

[@PiglipsMaximus]

What a terrible watch. Bad questions.

[@Hmmmm13579]

Lol The female saying she wanted to get branded didn’t seem odd to me. People do all kinds of things. Tattoos are forever so a brand will look just as cool when healed up.

[@Fightconnoisseur96]

It will not.

[@alinahart1239]

Holy shit, these questions were the worst. With all the relevant questions to ask, and not one question about the judging. Incredible. People get paid for this???

[@Gryphon129]

50k fight bonus is such a laughable joke. This is why fights bs big time boxers will always take place on boxers terms. They make 100 times more $. Most mma fans don’t understand that.

[@Fony_turgeson]

derrick lewis says anything and you love it? dude mooned the crowd and like a bunch of immature kids people actually like that? this generation is f...ked

[@brendanmills5536]

im old and i thought it was hilarious, my generation is immature at times too

[@Fony_turgeson]

@brendanmills5536 hilarious? Whats so funny about that?

[@jarrickcastle1043]

​@@Fony_turgesonhes having fun. Derrick Is V Big Lil kid. DO SOMETHING ABOUT IT.

[@Fony_turgeson]

@@jarrickcastle1043 ok tough guy. He's having fun by mooning the crowd. Bunch of mo-rons you people are

[@brendanmills5536]

@Fony_turgeson just the moment bro, i was stoked to see the big man get another win, I'm a fan and he's a character, lighten up bro you'll live longer

[@AceUpSleeve]

This was one of the shittiest cards in a while

[@thefaceoffuzz]

What? Almost the entire card was great.

[@JackMehoffZaddy]

This is a joke because there was at least , 3-5 worst cards of all time the past year

[@Big-G-man85]

Not a great card but lots of good fights.

[@stevedaddy3498]

​@@JackMehoffZaddythis is also a joke because there's way more than that this card was sold af

[@stevedaddy3498]

🤡 Main and co main event were solid there was a ko of the year worthy ko with that head kick saw a 12 second ko saw a beat down with an arguable 10-7 Rd this card is atleast a 7 definitely been 2-3 cards worse in the past 2 month alone

[@skinmanikin]

I'm here chilling watching a Dana White UFC event recap, and out of nowhere I get the information that some women want to be branded. WTF

[@BeachMoney-icu]

What's wrong with that?

[@skinmanikin]

@@BeachMoney-icu You must have a lot of bad things going on in your life if you read my comment and somehow managed to extrapolate that "something is wrong".

[@BeachMoney-icu]

@skinmanikin better than being stuck in my room all day and not getting any girls 🙄

[@Kink-Panther]

​@@skinmanikindon't see noting wrong with it. Many women i personally know got branded,

[@skinmanikin]

@@BeachMoney-icu then get out of your room and get some girls

[@boxing4life410]

Never believe these numbers

[@thenarrator1984]

Lol it's literally public knowledge.

[@prestonrutherford873]

UFC numbers are pretty reliable, boxing on the other hand...

[@alato8057]

Only 50k? Again

[@davidwagner8776]

i’m best friends with chandler. he called the other day. he is guaranteed 1.5 million to take a dive in the 3rd round. you heard it here.

[@SuperHeavyGalacticFrank]

LOL

[@majapashit666]

Jones vs stipe prediction by ufc - jones finish stipe less than 2 mins then claiming jones is the GOAT and media move him to rank #1 and subsequently make jones vs aspinal

[@cheatingscoobydoo]

First Stipe vs Jones will be very competitive Second if Jones wins he will retire

[@joshuakirchner7406]

Dana saying the sphere will be a masterpiece loool more like the ticket prices will be a masterpiece for his wallet

[@nokkprime]

Lmao. There were so many empty seats. Mf lying lol

[@stevedaddy3498]

They break records every fight 😭 sht 🧢 says that every event when I went there was also empty seats

[@meatball6930]

I get that Buckley is doing good but he putting the cart before the horse-he’s no Conor Mcgregor-I’m not talking about skill -I’m talking about persona and popularity. People just need to stop with that crap. I think Dana has finally read my comments on every single Apex card. The feel of those cards suck and just feels like Covid time. I’d bitch every card. I did say why doesn’t he just build a small place that’s half the size of an arena -like 10,000 ppl. Maybe 6,000 and instead of having a small cage have a bigger cage than normal.

[@caydee2601]

Damn you just motivated tf out of cowboy

[@andrewbonczyk8211]

How is slap doing?

[@Sinkorswim317]

DEI journalist? 😂😂😂

[@Amar-cb6sh]

No more apex

[@Otisbear480]

St Louis is great lol

[@Amar-cb6sh]

50 thousand dollars bonus only still in 2024

[@OmC36]

I don’t think I’ve ever seen Dana at a COMPLETE loss for words 😂…branding…

[@JaronMoe]

😂😂😂 tornadoes

[@user-cc2tu9gm6e]

NOBODY wants to see Jones Stipe!!!!! Come on Dana. Your a smart guy. Stipe. Jesus

[@Gryphon129]

He can hate espenosa all he wants he stated facts. UFC has never done a 20M gate & espenoza has put on dozens of them in boxing. I do think ufc is a better sport for the fans but ufc events do not even compare to the $ boxing generates at the gate. It’s not even a comparison.

[@GeraldGruenigMedia1]

Only a select amount of fights, night in night out UFC more consistent

[@Gryphon129]

@@GeraldGruenigMedia1 even ufc PPV events have 300-400-500 dollar tickets. Try going to a boxing PPV fight. No ticket under 1000.00 dollars. So boxing will always make more at the gate

[@GeraldGruenigMedia1]

@@Gryphon129 You're picking huge boxing events, that is not close to the average boxing ticket price

[@Gryphon129]

@@GeraldGruenigMedia1 yes, that’s true & ufc fans talk about their huge events as well “ppv” UFC PPV gates do crumbs to boxing PPV gates

[@GeraldGruenigMedia1]

@@Gryphon129 and again you're talking about a select few events, a fight goes on every Friday and Saturday in boxing and it does nothing at the gate

[@Theganjaman88]

About time. Apex is shit.

[@lawrencehackett6479]

Cortez costa won not shre why hes getting beaten down like he sucked. Homie sucked . Showed zero grappling.

[@mitchellhooper6234]

Danas sad robummbis lost 🤣🤣🤣

[@mikeross111]

I just don't get it. How is Conor still so popular...

[@Fightconnoisseur96]

He has never put on a boring fight in his life win or lose, plus his fights are like the superbowl of the UFC. You get the crazy hype, a diverse mixture of fans, fog in the octagon, live performances from rock stars, crap like that. People just like having fun, man.

[@yeyo1990]

If it comes out of Dana's mouth, then it's a lie.

[@aryamanmani4025]

Tf wrong with that woman??

[@DanaOrtiz]

Sounds like my kinda woman 😅

[@ScribblesOfOwls]

Tik-Tok brain

[@nonbinarytrans]

@@DanaOrtizthey all the same

[@Insert.Name.Here.]

Who was the 'reporter' that wanted to be branded?

[@GeraldGruenigMedia1]

Abbey Wagoner

[@thecarguy4304]

Brand me 🤣

[@fourfinger540]

I have a feeling Conor vs Chandler is gonna be a shitshow between two washed legends, like Nate vs Tony

[@ChiefsWin316]

Conor wins for sure, its the easiesr doubling of your money youll ever make. Its literally hand picked for conor, chandler is very overrated, old, and waited yrs for this money fight because he knows if he fought anyone else and lost he would lose his chance.

[@babahadjimohamed9339]

How is Chandler a legend ? For losing 3 fights and wining 2 in the UFC ?

[@PiglipsMaximus]

Chandler is not a star. Kind of shocked they allowed chandler to have it after all the begging and waiting......so many other fighters should fight Mcgregor instead

[@joshnagel8819]

@@babahadjimohamed9339Bellator legend

[@babahadjimohamed9339]

@@joshnagel8819 fair enough

[@JJj-xratedgt]

Beast FAIL$ TO GRAB A BONU$?

[@williamoleary9330]

Conor still that big of a draw is mind boggling. I have some interest in watching him fight, but zero interest in ever paying to see him fight.

[@Fightconnoisseur96]

His fight is actually one of the only ones this year I'm willing to pay for.

[@williamoleary9330]

Whatever makes you happy. I’m not willing to pay for any fights because there’s really no huge stars right now. The fact that the UFC is also a huge reason. I’m not supporting a Company that makes a deal with Budweiser. You go woke you are not getting my money.@@Fightconnoisseur96

[@alvarovargasbang-wutang8461]

Who was the female that wanted to get branded by Donald Cerrone? And by the way I am definitely Googling cowboy Cerrone riding a bull after this

[@sayville_silver]

"Clout.." what clout? I think she mispronounced clown.

[@nickster3008]

Dana please no more Laura commentary.. it’s messed up to have woman crossing over to our sports and just messing things up. She said a couple of things that men would never say. Sort it out Dane the woke people are getting there way

[@dougpearson4711]

Sanko is the worst! She always interrupts the guys that actually know what they are talking about she sounds so clueless every time she opens her mouth!

[@MainCardMinute]

⬆60sec UFC bet breakdowns🔥

[@corystewart7969]

Dumb

[@StanleyYelnat5]

Derrick waving his shorts was hilarious

[@Fony_turgeson]

why is that funny to you?

[@ivan51748]

If that amazing kick ko was from Terrance, you would give Terrance a Bonus. But Esteban Rivobics is humble and not a stupid talker, so there is no bonus for him, right? Ufc sucks!

[@austinallen1797]

dont let that jew brand you wtf

[@acecool72]

Cowboy is a Jew

[@RogerERodriguez1k]

If Paddy Pimblett later on, became a serial killer or terrorist, would we all still have to call him Paddy The Baddy.

[@nonbinarytrans]

jump..

[@tomgunn]

Sounds like they rounded up some make a wish teenagers to ask dana questions 😂😂😂😂😂

[@FabricateFrog]

STL 🫡