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Dana White Ordered to Testify in UFC Antitrust Case: What You Need to Know

On December 18, 2025, U.S. District Judge Richard Boulware issued a court order that sent shockwaves through the UFC’s Las Vegas headquarters. Dana White and Tracy Long, the UFC‘s long-time Legal Department official, have been ordered to testify under oath during a spoliation hearing set for February 4-5, 2026. This development marks a significant escalation in the ongoing battle over evidence handling in multiple antitrust lawsuits against the promotion.

Dana White Ordered to Testify in UFC Antitrust Case

The hearing focuses specifically on whether the UFC has properly preserved and produced documents and communications relevant to three interconnected antitrust cases.