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Surprising Facts About UFC’s President Dana White

Few promoters in the world can match Dana White when it comes to combat sports. Before coming to Las Vegas with his brother, Frank, White was born in Connecticut and grew up in Massachusetts. He purchased the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) with his brother in 2001. This company, which had previously had difficulty breaking into the mainstream, is now a multibillion-dollar juggernaut, with the largest MMA promotion in the world under Dana White’s leadership.

8 Facts About UFC President Dana White

Despite this, White has never been known for his commercial skills or professionalism as a public figure.