Published 20:42 IST, October 11th 2019

Dana White: The man behind UFC, links with WWE and more details

Dana White is the President of the Ultimate Fighting Championship. Learn everything you ever wanted to know about the UFC President and more on the fight game..

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Dana White is President of largest MMA promotion in world – Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). He has made possible some of most intriguing fights fans never knew y would see. From bringing in WWE guys like Brock Lesnar and CM Punk to allowing a cross-sport bout between boxing legend Floyd Maywear and Cor McGregor. Dana White also tried making a fight happen between Justin Bieber and Tom Cruise.

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Dana White - Early in his career

Dana White always aspired to break into fight business. man has done everything to learn his trade; from being a corner-man to officiating fights as a referee, and even working as a fight manr. Things took a turn after he met his old friend Lorenzo Fertitta and his bror Frank, who toger purchased sinking UFC at time and took it to unimaginable heights.

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Dana White - Working with WWE and cross-sport events

UFC President has worked with WWE on a number of occasions. A recent example is that of former UFC heavyweight champion Cain Velasquez. Many believe that after competing for Lucha Libra Triple-A and an appearance on Smackdown Fox debut, Cain has officially signed a contract with billion-dollar company and retired from face-punching industry, but in fact, Cain still has fights left with UFC and Dana White has allowed Mexican to show up on several wrestling promotions and WWE Programming which is sure to get m furr exposure and a new audience.

On contrary, he allowed Brock Lesnar to compete in a one-off fight against Mark Hunt at UFC200 PPV while Lesnar was employed with WWE.

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Dana White's involvement in Cor McGregor vs Floyd Maywear

Dana White was indeed one of men who let fantasy fight between Cor and Maywear come to life. However, one should te Maywear Promotions was lead promoter of fight and Dana White’s role was to allow Cor McGregor to participate in event. UFC President Dana White essentially helped add marketing weight to fight through UFC promos.

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Here is what UFC President Dana White has for you next

While you may already kw he is booking a trilogy fight between Daniel Cormier and Stipe Miocic, Dana has finally shown interest in a super-fight between Khabib Nurmagomedov and GSP. after Khabib takes on Tony Ferguson next year. Dana also has a BMF title coming for hardcore MMA fans out re and is letting Dwayne ' Rock' Johnson put title around winner’s waist. Read complete story here.

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15:25 IST, October 11th 2019