Demetrious Johnson: Conor Benn’s signing is 'flex' from Dana White

Demetrious Johnson: Conor Benn’s signing is 'flex' from Dana WhiteSayan NagFeb 24, 2026Demetrious Johnsonbelieves Dana White wanted to show his competitors his might by signing Conor Benn to Zuffa Boxing.Benn, who is still far from the pinnacle of boxing, recently made headlines by signing with Zuffa Boxing. Benn parted ways with longtime promoter Eddie Hearn and signed with Zuffa overnight for reportedly a $15 million one-fight deal.According to Johnson, Benn’s signing is a flex from theUFChead honcho. Johnson believes White isn’t concerned about the sustainability of deals like Benn’s. “Mighty Mouse” believes White just wanted to show his competitors what they are up against by signing Benn for $15 million.Because He Can“$15 million for one fight is crazy,” Johnson said on YouTube. “Because, what’s gonna happen after this fight? Is the $15 million worth having Conor Benn? It's the first time I've heard of him. From what everybody tells me, he is a very good boxer. But isKhamzat Chimaevmaking $15 million? IsIlia Topuriamaking $15 million? IsMerab Dvalishvilimaking $15 million? We don't know because those numbers are always hidden, but I truly believe it's a flex from Dana White paying Conor Benn $15 million… Dana White did it out of spite. Dana White did it because he can do that.”

Demetrious Johnson: Conor Benn’s signing is 'flex' from Dana WhiteSayan NagFeb 24, 2026

Demetrious Johnson: Conor Benn’s signing is 'flex' from Dana White

Demetrious Johnsonbelieves Dana White wanted to show his competitors his might by signing Conor Benn to Zuffa Boxing.Benn, who is still far from the pinnacle of boxing, recently made headlines by signing with Zuffa Boxing. Benn parted ways with longtime promoter Eddie Hearn and signed with Zuffa overnight for reportedly a $15 million one-fight deal.According to Johnson, Benn’s signing is a flex from theUFChead honcho. Johnson believes White isn’t concerned about the sustainability of deals like Benn’s. “Mighty Mouse” believes White just wanted to show his competitors what they are up against by signing Benn for $15 million.Because He Can“$15 million for one fight is crazy,” Johnson said on YouTube. “Because, what’s gonna happen after this fight? Is the $15 million worth having Conor Benn? It's the first time I've heard of him. From what everybody tells me, he is a very good boxer. But isKhamzat Chimaevmaking $15 million? IsIlia Topuriamaking $15 million? IsMerab Dvalishvilimaking $15 million? We don't know because those numbers are always hidden, but I truly believe it's a flex from Dana White paying Conor Benn $15 million… Dana White did it out of spite. Dana White did it because he can do that.”

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