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When naming the craziest call he’s ever received during an event, White reflected on a family emergency that required his immediate attention. UFC 192 took place at the Toyota Center in Houston, Texas on October 3 of 2015 where the light heavyweight title was defended.
UFC fighter reveals past conflict with Dana White over low pay, but now supports the president after resolving their differences.
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Dana White has addressed the quick stoppage that stirred up controversy at UFC Nashville. White was cageside as Derrick Lewis secured a knockout against Tallison Teixeira in just 35 seconds on Saturday night.
It has long been discussed, by Joe Rogan and others, that if for some reason Dana White were to ever leave the UFC that the commentator would instantly follow suit. And during a recent appearance on Gary Brecka’s Ultimate Human podcast, Rogan confirmed as much to be true.
UFC boss Dana White officially banned all fighter form wearing one item of clothing after being 'horrified' by an incident during a fight Ever since White, was part of a group to acquire the UFC for $2million (£1.48m) back in 2001, the American businessman had developed a reputation for accepting no nonsense.
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UFC CEO Dana White is set for world domination. The fighting mogul has a stranglehold on MMA and now makes his mark in Jiu Jitsu and boxing. White promotes arguably the biggest fight in recent memory, Canelo vs. Terence Crawford, later this year, and has plans to expand the UFC to levels we haven't seen before.
At the end of the press conference, Dana White oversaw fighter staredowns as he typically does. However, he allowed UFC Hall of Famer Daniel Cormier to take his place when Dustin Poirier and Max Holloway entered the stage. ‘DC’ has a close relationship with both fighters, which may explain why he oversaw the face-off.