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Dana White

Independent Director, Meta Platforms

Search every verified Dana White interview, podcast appearance, and on-the-record quote — each transcript cross-checked by AI and human review to confirm speaker identity. Dana White, CEO of the UFC and a promoter for Zuffa Boxing, has been active in promoting combat sports events, including the September 12 doubleheader of Noche UFC and the Zuffa Boxing card headlined by Ryan Garcia vs. Conor Benn, which he described as "probably the greatest day in combat sports." He has also discussed the growth of Dana White's Contender Series, noting its success on Paramount+ and the record number of contracts awarded during the season. In media appearances, White commented on fighter contracts, including disputing Sean Strickland's public claims about his earnings, and stated that the UFC does not plan to re-sign Michael "Venom" Page. He also addressed matchmaking decisions, saying fights are made based on who is "the best in the world" rather than star power. White has been vocal about his ambitions for Zuffa Boxing, criticizing promoter Eddie Hearn and stating that he aims to turn boxing into a sustainable business by reinvesting in the product and avoiding the sport's traditional fragmentation. He has also promoted the UFC's recent attendance and gate records at various venues, including a record $8.3 million gate at UFC 331. In interviews, White expressed skepticism about building a business from home, advocated for in-person work, and discussed his health routine after undergoing lab tests. He also commented on fighter safety protocols following an in-cage incident, emphasizing that medical procedures were followed correctly.

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“No, I haven't personally. I've just heard through, you know, social media and stuff, but yeah. When isn't Sean Strickland upset about something or doesn't have something to say? Sean Strickland just signed a new contract in May. He just signed a new contract in May. He just signed a new deal. That was four months ago, five months ago he signed a new deal. What I hear from the number he's putting out there, it's not t”

“The UFC was purchased for $2 million. And if the Lakers sold for 12.5 billion, then the UFC is worth 50 billion. Okay? So the people who did believe in this and did, you know, when I was trying to hire production people, production people don't want to live in Las Vegas, Nevada, especially 25 years ago. They want New York or LA, right? I was trying to hire sponsorship people, New York and LA. They don't want to live ”

“This younger generation that think you can work from home and build a successful business. It's impossible. You can't do it. I'm in the office from 8:30 in the morning and I don't leave the office till 7, 8, 9, 10 sometimes. Still to this day. There are times when I go to work and my schedule's planned out for the day. But people will pop in my office and we start talking about things and you know when you have a goo”

“I don't personally. Was I lying? Was I wrong? Am I not the promoter? Am I not producing the entire [expletive] event? The answer is yes. And I think that's the difference between me and Eddie is Eddie is trying to win some kind of PR battle or whatever the [expletive]. Eddie likes to see himself on interviews. He likes to talk a lot. And talking a lot will get you in a lot of [expletive] trouble. Let's just put it to”

“Well, there's no confusion whatsoever. I mean, if you look at everything that's been from the network to the guy who's actually paying for it, and to me saying what I've said. I mean, I've been saying it now feels like for years, but it's probably been weeks, but I've been saying the same thing. No, it's happening. It's done. It's done. It's a done deal. Everything that I've been saying is the truth. And why would I ”

“Well, if Eddie Hearn really cared about this [ __ ] fight, first of all, the fight would happen [ __ ] a long time ago. Number one. Number two, he could finance the thing himself. I mean, I said this a million times. Finance the fight yourself. [ __ ] sell tickets, cut a TV deal, and sell the fight.”

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