Today, the UFC stands as a multibillion-dollar organization, producing star athletes in the combat sports industry because of Dana White. However, it wasn’t always met with overwhelming support, as many were hesitant to associate themselves with the sport, nearly leading to its demise. Despite this, former US President and passionate combat sports enthusiast, Donald Trump, firmly believes that Dana White played a pivotal role in reviving the UFC.
Additionally, Trump maintained a positive relationship with the fighters themselves. During a candid interview with the UFC, Trump spoke about his contributions to the organization during its early days, emphasizing that UFC’s survival was largely thanks to Dana White, who he considers irreplaceable.
Trump applauds Dana White for rescuing UFC from shutdown
“You know those early years for UFC were very tough. I got the inside scoop from a few people they were close to closing it down a few times and they kept it going,” said Donald Trump.” I give tremendous respect to the initial group and also to Dana, I don’t think anybody could do what Dana did. I don’t think this guy is replaceable,” added the former President.
In addition to his admiration for Dana White and the UFC, Donald Trump openly expressed his deep passion for the world of combat sports. Despite his previous role as the former President of the USA and his current involvement in running for the presidency again, Trump possesses a wealth of knowledge and a keen interest in the fighting game.
According to Donald Trump, it is truly remarkable that Dana White and others have remained loyal friends due to the support he provided them during their most challenging times. Undoubtedly, the UFC persevered through its toughest phase and emerged as the leading MMA organization worldwide. Presently, the company’s value has skyrocketed to an astonishing $12.1 billion, with a continuous upward trajectory of growth.
Costa’s reveals interesting Dana White story
Paulo Costa recently shared a photo online, and an observant fan noticed what appeared to be a Rolex on his wrist. When questioned about it, Costa revealed that UFC president Dana White had gifted it to him as a token of appreciation for accepting a replacement fight against ‘fake Ikram Aliskerov.’
Originally set to face Aliskerov at UFC 291 in Salt Lake City, Utah, Costa’s plans took a turn when the bout was canceled. Instead, he was booked for an electrifying middleweight clash against the highly-hyped Khamzat Chimaev at UFC 294 in October this year.
Chimaev holds a significant reputation and buzz, making a bout with him more enticing for both fighters and fans. With an undefeated record of 12-0 and an aggressive fighting style, Khamzat is a formidable opponent. Costa, on the other hand, has a professional record of 14-2. This bout marks Costa’s return to the octagon after a year, and a victory over him would solidify Chimaev’s position as a serious title contender in the middleweight division of the UFC.
