Penn and Nick Diaz (UFC 137)In the aftermath of UFC president Dana White slapping his. There's much more with Dana. Once the CEO at Palms changed in 2014, White went back and won $2. May 23, 2023 12:04 pm ET. The first ban resulted in White pulling all UFC-related events from the casino. Unfortunately, the information he got back was anything other than good. 15, is the first time in six years the UFC has held an event at the Hard Rock. White acknowledged the incident while speaking with TMZ after video surfaced of White slapping a. Check out these photos through the years that highlight instances when UFC president Dana White had to step in to keep the peace. We already knew UFC president Dana White was no longer allowed to gamble at the Palms. Isis Verbeek via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27) Luis Pajuelo def. The UFC president and YouTube star turned boxer have said a lot, trading insults and. Dana White vs. Triller Co-Founder Ryan Kavanaugh says UFC President Dana White "locks up" fighters and Heavyweight Champion Francis Ngannou probably agrees, per his comments after UFC 270. Dana White announced during the UFC 286 post-fight press conference that Colby Covington will receive the next welterweight title shot. Simon Samano. 19 in Boston, which he said will be headlined by Sterling vs. UFC "Contender Series" season 7, episode 2 results, real-time streaming play-by-play updates tonight (Tues. Kennedy, Jr. White has a. White spoke at both the 2016 and 2020 Republican Conventions, and donated $1 million toward Trump’s re-election effort. Chapek — Jake Paul (@jakepaul) February 12, 2022"Suga" Sean O'Malley is already a UFC star, but Dana White says he could reach Conor McGregor-like levels of fame. PFL. PFL founder Donn Davis is sure he’s caught the attention of UFC CEO Dana White with his promotion’s latest move. They want to stack the odds so much against you that won’t play. m. Plus, White explains the UFC's "mistake" in letting Shane Burgos sign with the PFL and rants about his words being taken out of context after a GQ interview he did last week went. Dana White isn't going anywhere. By . With one last $10 million push, the Fertittas and UFC president Dana White came up with an idea along with "Survivor" co-executive producer Craig Piligian: a reality TV show. S. 5) Round 1 Jason Herzog is the referee for the evening’s first contest at flyweight. Dan Tom. Base your hand on the back of their head and reach under their arm with your other hand. Apparently, the Palms. White says the. Truth. Week 4 of Dana White’s Contender Series (2023) took place Tuesday in Las Vegas, and we’re grading the winners from the five fight card, which streamed on ESPN+ from the UFC Apex. Dana White says he's gambler non grata at the Palms Casino in Vegas -- after the UFC boss kicked the casino's ass during a $2 million run just a few weeks ago. Subreddit covering everything to do with UFC. Dana White has gone off on fighters, reporters, referees, and other businessmen when they get on his wrong side and being a fighter on Dana White's bad side usually isn't the best thing for your. UFC P resident Dana White promised to remove Peloton stationary bikes from his gym over its dispute with a comedian having Robert F. Gable grip: palm-to-palm clinch, named after wrestler Dan Gable. UFC Jake Paul presses Dana White with new proposal to fight Conor McGregor As the president of UFC, Dana White isn't short of money. UFC champ incensed by Dana White’s comments. Globally, there have been 2. Dana White gets rid of Peloton bikes for comedian Theo Von. However, White pulled his strings to surprise the UFC fans. In November of that year, Ogden fought in front of UFC president Dana White at a non-UFC fight in Denver and was awarded the UFC. Revealed: Truth behind Dana White / The Palms fall-out. If Paulo Costa sits this one out, maybe his title shot opportunity. White said he was coaxed back March 1. UFC president Dana White slammed luxury exercise bike maker Peloton for pulling ads on a podcast over the host's interview with independent presidential candidate Robert F. Not only is the brabo choke great. “Were you. Jason Owens. “Tom Nolan I shouldn’t even have to say anything,” White said when handing out his UFC contracts. His last fight was in January when an eye injury forced a doctor. The Palms casino even gifted the multi-millionaire a customised belt to commemorate the $1. White is someone who has a say in every crucial decision related to the promotion. In 2021, Dana went to Palms Casino Resort of Vegas and won $7 million in one night. The editor’s note above. PT, Dana White scheduled a live broadcast from both his and SportsCenter's Instagram accounts. nor its most important partners are. Dana White has been clamoring about wanting to pull one of the greatest sporting events ever at the sphere and now he gets to have that chance in 2024. August 12, 2022 8:45 am ET. 27, 2011 12 AM PT. m. Steven Ryan/Getty Images North America. EST. UFC CEO Dana White demanded all of the exercise equipment made by the New York-based company removed from his gyms after comedian Theo Von told him. If MMA fans around the world get to watch fights, one man who deserves the credit is UFC President Dana White. Oct 7: UFC Fight Night: Dawson vs. “It didn’t happen. On Tuesday, Endeavor - the parent company of the UFC - and the WWE completed the. Kennedy Jr. Casinos: we have to kick him out of the casino, he's playing blackjack at a 1% advantage. Appearing before media members at the UFC's Apex to answer questions about the physical altercation for the first time, White, 53, also said he did not want his situation to take the focus away. In the five years since UFC left Fox to announce a landmark, $1. 8 million cases and 195,000 deaths. The UFC president spoke to the media in advance of UFC Fight Night 217, and addressed the New Year’s Eve videotape that showed a domestic incident with. C aka Miss. 5: Derrick Lewis pulls a fast one on Dana White. 1. Add Jake Paul to the list of popular figures supporting Joe Rogan – at the expense of UFC president Dana White, of course. . Belal Muhammad, which is slated for five rounds as the new co-main event of UFC 288 on May 6. Dana White Talks O'Malley, Sterling And More After UFC 292 Elliott is a former Cage Warriors standout, traveling to Las Vegas with designs on turning in a better effort than his contemporary. MMA Junkie Staff. only person who was able to beat him in his prime was Khabib who was a monster, RDA is a legend, wish he got more respect. This shocking incident has left people wondering what transpired between the couple that led. January 5, 2023 4:20 pm ET. Power Slap first gained notoriety by producing a reality television show titled Power Slap: Road to the Title, originally broadcast by the TBS network in the United States and on Rumble internationally. White. August 30, 2023 10:30 am ET. Dana is known for letting his mouth run when he really gets heated and just like all of the fighters in the UFC roster, he's not one to pull punches. Dana White on making UFC 249 happen: 'There isn't much that I can't pull off' Share this article share tweet text email link MMA Junkie Staff. Dana White thinks Alexander Volkanovski can help solidify his legacy with a win on Saturday at UFC 294. Ngannou enters UFC 270 on the last fight of his contract and White revealed. Kingz , May 24, 20146/2/2014 8:50 AM PT. Miss. Although black jack is probably the best likelyhood of winning / controlable with good decision making, even if you make every statistically best decision, over all you lose on a long enough time line. Well, after defeating Pena in a rematch at UFC 277 in July 2022 to reclaim her 135-pound title the UFC double champ when out Saturday night and put an absolutely beating on worthy title challenger. A subreddit for all things Mixed Martial Arts. This is Dana White’s baby and he’ll keep it going come hell or high water. In September, the UFC and WWE merged to form TKO, a new publicly traded company that houses the two brands. After the UFC completed its merger with WWE to form TKO Group Holdings earlier this week, some fans of the MMA company wondered what it meant for White's. Counting cards is pretty simple. Advert Dana White Is Banned From Las Vegas Casino After Winning Up To $7 Million In One Night Alex Reid Published 14:21, 19 June 2021 BST | Last updated 14:25, 19 June 2021 BST UFC. Dana White cancels Peloton. Speaking about his ban, White. Today's SI 60 selection is "Breaking The Bank," about how a former UFC fighter named Lee Murray pulled off the biggest bank heist ever. Kamaru Usman has agreed to fight Khamzat Chimaev in the co-main event of UFC 294 on Oct. Richard Jacobi of Brazil and Austen Lane face off during Dana White's Contender series season six, week nine weigh-in at Palace Station on September 19, 2022 in Las. 166 votes, 28 comments. Last week, TMZ released a video that shows White in a heated argument with his wife, Anne, at a nightclub in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, on New Year’s Eve. UFC president Dana White spoke to the media on Wednesday for the first time since he was seen hitting his wife twice in public after she slapped him during a dispute at a nightclub in Cabo San. The UFC is full of hard-working, high-class people—in the octagon, behind the scenes, and everywhere in between—and this decision not to suspend White is a poor look for everyone involved. . 1-ranked lightweight has pulled out of the bout and been replaced by Alexander. UFC 277 takes place Saturday at American Airlines Center in Dallas. According to him, those were just gimmick fights and not something that should be taken seriously. The bizarre result capped off a roller-coaster night at UFC 282 that also saw Paddy Pimblett eke out a controversial win over Jared Gordon, Ilia Topuria rocket into contention with a monster. Dana White's Contender Series. UFC President Dana White says he once received an irate call from the Governor of Nevada over his outspoken criticism toward the state athletic commission. One among them is Sarah Frota, a name the UFC community might have forgotten due to her very brief existence at the promotion. This technique starts from when your opponent is in turtle and you’re on top of them. UFC President Dana White was not pleased by veteran referee Herb Dean’s performance in the UFC Vegas 42 co-main event. UFC lightweight Nate Diaz has agreed to step up on short notice to face McGregor in Las Vegas, according to Dana White. “Dana White the promoter would call Dana White the manager a scumbag,” said Josh Gross, a mixed martial arts reporter for The Athletic, whose reporting has so angered the U. However, Dan Lee, its chief executive, sent White an expensive bottle of wine worth. Dana White — ‘The Baldfather’ — pulls all the strings at UFC. C. da Silva opens with a leg kick and J. White is a two-time college dropout and ran boxercise gyms in Massachusetts. Angry Dana White goes nuts after "scumbag" Stephen Espinoza reveals UFC has never done a gate of $20 million, whereas Showtime has done it three times since April. m. On. ET to reflect new information from a UFC official and TBS spokesperson. ET to reflect new information from a UFC official and TBS spokesperson. Even the CEO. [2]The Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) president and CEO Dana White has defended his company's decision to strike a sponsorship deal with Bud Light, following boycott calls from detractors. In the main event, top. However, more than two years ago, a fighter was bold enough to ignore Dana White’s. UFC president Dana White regularly makes himself available to MMA media, but every now and then he goes mainstream on us. Knutsson throws a. White claims he took the house for nearly $2 million so they cut his per-hand bet limit from $25,000 to a mere $5,000 — in a single bet, according to the Las Vegas Review-Journal. This is the second time that White has received a ban from the Palms in the last two years. He should step away from the UFC for a month or so to not only make things right with himself and his family, but to find ways to lend his name to efforts to combat domestic violence. UFC boss Dana White and his wife Anne White are seen on video slapping each other at a New Year's Eve party inside the VIP area of a Cabo San Lucas nightclub in Mexico. LAS VEGAS – Dana White isn’t usually keen on signing older contenders, but he saw something in Kaynan Kruschewsky. Kevin Vallejos (145) Round 1 Kevin MacDonald will oversee this featherweight contest. White raved about the. 99 per view. This technique starts from when your opponent is in turtle and you’re on top of them. Dana White gets rid of Peloton bikes for comedian Theo Von. Dana White slapping wife at nightclub video viewed over 1 million times. UFC President Dana White’s Power Slap reportedly became the first regulated American slap fighting league when the Nevada State Athletics Commission agreed to oversee the organization in October. Luciano gets up and gets the referee to create a. (Credit: Twitter) For UFC president Dana White, running the biggest MMA organization isn’t the only agenda on his everyday list. Green:He helped turn the struggling UFC from its infancy into a multi- billion-dollar enterprise. as long as he keeps winning in the Octagon!. TBS sticking with Dana White's Power Slap, delays premiere (for now) after UFC boss slapped wife. Tickets. Speaking at Dana White's Contender Series post-fight press conference, the promotional frontman was asked if the No. UFC president Dana White has no plans to dramatically increase fighter pay as long as he is in charge of the organization. And now that Paulo Costa pulling out of the fight card is a possibility, UFC CEO Dana White is having trouble finding a replacement for the Brazilian middleweight under such short notice. The WWE brings in $1. The Dagestani. In a recent interview with Forbes Magazine, Dana White talked about the backlash to. , with Kelvin. In 2012, White's betting limit was reduced to half the original amount due. Volkanovski stepped up on 11 days’ notice to rematch Islam Makhachev for the lightweight title in the main event of UFC 294. 3M subscribers in the ufc community. Next, you can either lock in. Yet he is still able. This is Dana White’s baby and he’ll keep it going come hell or high water. Dana white gets banned from the casinos after winning millions. And now that Paulo Costa pulling out of the fight card is a possibility, UFC CEO Dana White is having trouble finding a replacement for the Brazilian middleweight under such short notice. bags and pull-up bars are everywhere. UFC on ESPN 37 faceoffs highlights video, photo gallery: Dana White pulls apart Adrian Yanez and Tony Kelley. It was a. an incident Dana says was, regretfully, fueled by booze. That brings us to Saturday and White’s assessment of the situation after the fact when asked about it during the UFC on ESPN 45 post-event news conference. Less than one week ago, TMZ published a video showing Dana White slapping his wife Anne at a club in Cabo San Lucas. A video surfaced on YouTube where June White, Dana White’s mother, exposed him for sleeping with the. The complete 2023 UFC season schedule on ESPN. Dana White's Contender Series - Contender Series 2023: Week 7 pits Undefeated Shamil Gaziev vs Greg The Viking King Velasco fight in UFC Apex, Las Vegas, Nevada, United States on Sep 19, 2023. UFC president and Power Slap owner, Dana White, says his slap league isn’t just doing well, it’s beating all other sports in terms of social media numbers. Dana White has refused to resign from his role as UFC president after a video emerged which showed him slapping his wife in a Mexican nightclub. Dana White says no one is to blame for Khabib Nurmagomedov missing UFC 249 and calls putting together the event the hardest thing he's ever done. By Jesse Holland Sep 13, 2023, 9:30am EDT. According to Nash, the 21% CAGR would come out to an. 1. UFC president Dana White admitted on Monday to slapping his wife on New Year's Eve. UFC president Dana White recently announced UFC 292 for Aug. Full results of Dana White’s Contender Series 59 include: Zachary Reese def. On Wednesday, USADA CEO Travis Tygart issued a. LAS VEGAS, NEVADA — Dana White confirmed Jared Gordon was pulled from his fight because of his media day interview. UFC 277 'Embedded,' No. Now we know how much money he took from the Las Vegas. Chimaev (13-0 MMA, 7-0 UFC) returned from an over-year long layoff against Kamaru Usman in this past Saturday’s middleweight co-main event at Etihad Arena. That’s what made Trump a good president in Dana’s eyes. The format is simple: Fighters compete in standalone matches and, should an athlete impress the UFC boss Dana White, they'll receive a full-time contract with the company to sign there and then. Dana White anticipated backlash after the UFC inked a lucrative new multi-year sponsorship with Bud Light, but he’s certainly not changing his mind – or apologizing for the deal. Silva fires off a left. He referred to UFC 200 and claimed that Brock Lesnar was the top fighter but a title fight headlined it. By Baxter Holmes. ”. More On: UFC. Following several years of UFC events at The Palms in Las Vegas, UFC president Dana White has reportedly severed ties with the casino due to it, at least in part, slashing his credit. He has lost each of his last two bouts, both to. Keep the arm extended as. Pyfer said White then gave him enough money to pay rent for an entire year. LAS VEGAS — Dana White's Contender Series returned Tuesday for the first episode of its sixth season at the UFC's Apex TV studio in Las Vegas. Two judges scored the fight 29-28 for. Feldman says he hopped a guardrail during a UFC event in Atlantic City and tapped White on the shoulder. Kennedy Jr. UFC President, Dana White, confirmed after the night’s conclusion that “Chaos” was next in line for the title despite two title losses to Usman in his last four fights, separated by. Speaking about his ban, White. Peña was able to pull off an upset victory in. Dana White is no longer President of Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). Dana White's UFC office in Las Vegas is. The combined. In the video, White approaches his visibly. Power Slap isn’t going to die. Footage taken from inside the. Kennedy Jr. Sebastiaan "Bas" Rutten (Dutch pronunciation: [ˈbɑs ˈrɵtə(n)]; born 24 February 1965) is a Dutch-American actor, former mixed martial artist, kickboxer and professional wrestler. Well, the pictures of the injury that have been circulating on social media look quite serious. The Ultimate Fighter 16 Finale, which takes place Dec. or Peloton would pull their sponsorship deal with him. Dana White was gifted $500,000 by 'f**king lunatics' as he gambled late in the night following Formula 1's Las Vegas Grand. . UFC CEO Dana White isn’t a big fan of corporate sponsors trying to control what people do or say. “To Dana, that wasn’t political,” the former employee said. On January 23, 2021, Conor McGregor fought Dustin Poirier in a UFC fight known as “UFC 257. Gadzhiyasulov jabs to the body and lands an outside leg kick. White’s slap-fighting project launched in January 2023 on TBS, airing at 10 p. Fight summary of Dana White's Contender Series: Season 7, Week 5 from UFC APEX in Las Vegas on September 5, 2023 on ESPN, including the main card and prelims. are expected to pull out all the stops. "That ain't gonna happen. UFC boss Dana White and his wife Anne White are seen on video slapping each other at a New Year's Eve party inside the VIP area of a Cabo San Lucas nightclub in Mexico. Verbeek comes in aggressive again. Mom put her foot down and the much-anticipated cage fight between Elon Musk and Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg is no more. Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) President Dana White was just as flabbergasted as everyone else who watched the Noche UFC event last weekend at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, where flyweight. Counting cards. It’s the second time the casino has asked White not to play, the Las Vegas Review-Journal reported. A broken rib will force Julianna Peña to miss her third bout with Amanda Nunes at UFC 289, UFC President Dana White confirmed earlier this week. . UFC president Dana White described his friend Donald Trump as a “huge fight fan” after the former president and 2024 presidential hopeful attended UFC 290 on. Gable grip: palm-to-palm clinch, named after wrestler Dan Gable. UFC veteran Chael Sonnen believes Conor Mcgregor will not make a return at UFC 300 Sonnen explained in a YouTube video why McGregor vs Michael Chandler will not headline UFC 300. A falling-out with UFC president Dana White is the latest setback for the hard-hit Palms, sources confirmed Sunday. J. UFC President Dana White sees potential in televised slap fighting despite concerns over safety. In a 2014 episode of UFC Embedded, White was informed by The Palms casino that he was no longer to gamble there after cashing out for $1. UFC on ESPN 37 faceoffs highlights video, photo gallery: Dana White pulls apart Adrian Yanez and Tony Kelley. The 53-year-old stays involved in all aspects of the. UFC president Dana White, 53, is given 10 YEARS to live after controversial $600 DNA test - but some experts compare it to palm reading. The $21 billion dollar merger of the two companies has revealed that the UFC brings in about $1. m. The former Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) contender and bareknuckle boxer has been around the fight game for years. The premise is that White replies to fan questions on the internet. Telegram. White declined to answer directly. He lacks. An elevated media presence. None other than UFC boss Dana White, who is also known to be big on gambling, joined Ross, and the two engaged in some gambling together. ABU DHABI – Dana White plans on having Khamzat Chimaev fight more consistently after UFC 294. UFC 277 'Embedded,' No. Story by Matthew Impelli • 32m. spelled out the. But that wasn’t soon enough for the promotion, which needed to put a belt on the line for UFC. This latest kerfuffle, between White and a fighter (of which there are many. Blanchfield scored what is arguably the most significant win of the combat sports year so far when she finished the former UFC champion Jessica Andrade with ease on. This week, we brought out the big team to unpack the escalating feud between Jake Paul and Dana White. One of the most diverse chokes in Gi Jiu Jitsu is the brabo choke. During an interview with UFC CEO Dana White last week, Von revealed that Peloton has asked him to take down his interview with Robert Kennedy Jr. 0:00. Kaik Brito via majority decision (29-28, 29-28, 28-28) Josefine Knutsson def. “Six foot, three, 155 pounds, he’s a straight killer. The move appears to be related to UFC president Dana White’s personal relationship with the Palms, according to a Monday report by Norm Clarke in the Las. ) TBS is sticking with Dana White’s slap-fighting league in the wake of a domestic violence incident with his wife on New Year’s Eve – at least for now. For reference. In the video, which TMZ Sports. Fight summary of Dana White's Contender Series: Season 7, Week 10 from UFC APEX in Las Vegas on October 10, 2023 on ESPN, including the main card and prelims. Dana White says he's gambler non grata at the Palms Casino in Vegas -- after the UFC boss kicked the casino's ass during a $2 million run just a few weeks ago. Magliarditi became the Palms’ president after the casino hit financial. Well, after defeating Pena in a rematch at UFC 277 in July 2022 to reclaim her 135-pound title the UFC double champ when out Saturday night and put an absolutely beating on worthy title challenger. To counter a guillotine choke, Von Flue would jump to side control and lock his arms together. The UFC head honcho, claims to have found out about 'The Miner' having 'stomach issues' halfway through the card. Power Slap, the UFC-backed entity partially owned by the UFC president, was set. Last week a video surfaced of White and his wife, Anne, getting into a physical altercation at a nightclub. 4 years to live. White, in the capital this week for UFC 267, told The National on Friday night that he would be holding. Marlon Vera 2 title fights to kick off 2024. Jake Paul’s feud with UFC president Dana White just hit another level. The Twitter owner’s mother Maye Musk, 75, said in a. More recently, White railed. Dana White confirmed the removal of Peloton bikes from UFC gyms, stating that only Echelon bikes. Not bad for a promotion that was previously considered “lower than porn,” but PFL founder Donn Davis is here to expose. Tuesday’s announcement of the formation of TKO, a new $21. After the event, UFC President, Dana White, spoke to the media during UFC Vegas 70’s press conference ( watch) and revealed active plans to return to Canada in 2023. Dana White, the UFC President, has been banned (again) from gambling at the Palms Casino in Vegas because he won too much money. Two men tied to reputed Boston crime boss James “Whitey” Bulger came to collect. 화이트는 어린 시절부터 알고지낸 오랜 절친들이자 카지노 재벌인 퍼티다 형제를. J. 6m following a night of cards. sportsmanor. Himanga Mahanta. Dana White's Contender Series Season 7 Week 3 Results. A hilarious championship belt is his. White stated that the UFC is comfortable with Shevchenko’s timeline to return from surgery on a broken thumb, and added that Erin Blanchfield vs. 1-ranked lightweight has pulled out of the bout and been replaced by Alexander. Dana White voices strong displeasure after an ugly incident at UFC 223 media day, in which Conor McGregor and his entourage attacked a bus, injuring several people at the Barclays Center in. Oban Elliott def. UFC president Dana White has been named in a lawsuit in which he’s identified as the alleged prominent Las Vegas businessman victimized in a $200,000 sex-tape extortion. 6 million prize money," during a tour of his office. Even White doesn’t know what Chimaev plans on doing as he’s currently working through some personal issues outside of the cage. Dana White is not stepping away from UFC. On. ) TBS is sticking with Dana White ’s slap-fighting league in the wake of a domestic. UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou was able to defend his title in September, per his reps. Knutsson tries to keep her at bay with a kick. Dana White is the president of UFC Credit: GETTY. “I don’t dislike Fedor or anything like that,” White said. Dana White was banned from the Palms Casino for the first time in 2012. Not bad for a promotion that was previously considered “lower than porn,” but PFL founder Donn Davis is here to expose. (Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC) White issued an apology, saying. In wake of the announcement that Rogan won’t call Saturday’s UFC 271 event, Paul has decided to. A quote from Dana White himself: “Casinos don’t want to gamble anymore,” White said. Dana White gets banned from the Palms Casino for winning too much money. Covington was in London to weigh-in as a back-up fighter for. “I was literally coming out of the bathroom and I was like, ‘What the f—k?’”. In their statements on the merger. Play video content FACING OFF. He revealed the news. White and McMahon are now business partners under the same parent company WME,. "I said, 'Hey, Dana, I'm Dave Feldman. UFC CEO Dana White is worried about the rise of PFL after the acquisition of Bellator MMA, according to founder Donn Davis, because of the new and combined. Peña was able to pull off an upset victory in. In August 2019, White's net worth was estimated at $500 million. Dec. Two judges scored the fight 29-28 for. 5m from the Palms casino in Las Vegas, so. Anti-Doping Agency went about announcing the news of its partnership ending with the UFC. Ilia Topuria, and Sean O’Malley vs. 5M subscribers in the MMA community. . White has served as UFC president for more than two decades, taking up the mantle in 2001 when his business partners, casino tycoons Lorenzo and Frank Fertitta, purchased the UFC for $2m. Matthew Wells and Nolan King. White clarified that the decision to upload the footage wasn’t the UFC’s but ESPN’s, who bought the rights to the pay-per-view. , Sept. . But this has changed a little in 2023, with MMA dominating the headlines since a video surfaced of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) president Dana White hitting his wife of 27 years twice. "We called Jose Aldo ; Jose Aldo turned the fight down," White said on. White said. 5 billion broadcasting deal through 2025 with ESPN, it has been hard to find a time in which UFC president Dana White hasn't been. Dana White admits just like when Lorenzo Fertitta sold the UFC and stepped away from combat sports, he’s sad to lose Amanda Nunes after he retirement but he’s also happy for her to walk away.