Hopeful Quotes by Dana White

All Hopeful statements made by Dana White across interviews, press conferences, and social media.

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Dec 8, 2025 hopeful
“Is the white house ready for derrick lewis? President trump loves derrick lewis and he hasn't told me to do anything… but he will not stop talking about derrick lewis so it's a big fight for derrick coming up”

– speaking to reporters after UFC 323, strongly hinting that Derrick Lewis, who he calls President Trump's "favorite fighter," is a likely addition to the UFC White House card.
— Dana White
Nov 15, 2025 hopeful
“This will knock Ilia [Topuria] off the number one spot if he beats Jack”

– stating that Islam Makhachev's win over Jack Della Maddalena at UFC 322 will make him the new #1 Pound for Pound fighter, supplanting Ilia Topuria
— Dana White
Nov 14, 2025 hopeful
“Jack's whole life will change on Sunday if he beats Islam Makhachev”

– via FOX SPORTS AUSTRALIA, on the significance of the UFC 322 main event for Jack Della Maddalena.
— Dana White