Dana White has frequently depicted competing in the UFC as more than just a professional path, emphasizing it as a springboard to widespread recognition, a perspective that elicited a strong reaction from a former UFC athlete. During a conversation on Triggernometry, the prominent UFC personality addressed various topics, including his views on how a UFC fighter should approach their endeavors within the octagon.
When discussing this particular subject, White commented,
“I constantly remind these individuals that this is not merely a job or a career; it represents an opportunity to achieve maximum fame. People worldwide will recognize your remarkable achievements and allow you to earn substantial income. Subsequently, in the later stages of life, they must discover their identity and pursue their genuine aspirations.”
‘Filthy’ Tom Lawlor, a former UFC competitor and esteemed pro wrestler, responded to the UFC promoter via a recent re-tweet. Lawlor shared a video clip from the podcast appearance on the X account @jedigoodman, remarking,
“Blatant double standard a** bulls**t”
Lawlor joined the Ultimate Fighting Championship during the eighth season of The Ultimate Fighter and concluded his tenure with the promotion at UFC 196: Diaz vs. McGregor.
Dana White acknowledges responsibility for significant crowd altercation at UFC 322
The latest UFC pay-per-view event featured numerous noteworthy fights, but one of the most talked-about incidents was a brawl that occurred in the audience. Dillon Danis, ‘John Pork,’ and several opposing fighters assembled near cageside seats became involved in a group confrontation, leading White to announce that Danis will no longer be welcome at future UFC events.
Danis is a controversial figure in the sport and was previously implicated in the notorious post-fight brawl of 2018, which erupted after Khabib Nurmagomedov secured a submission victory over Conor McGregor. White addressed these events during the post-fight press conference, mentioning that some individuals had alerted him to Danis’ presence. The Ultimate Fighting Championship spokesperson explained that the Misfits MMA champion was permitted to have a ticket, take his seat, but also needed to be under closer supervision.
White admitted responsibility for the melee between Danis and the numerous Dagestan fighters nearby, with the jiu-jitsu specialist seemingly facing a ban from all future UFC events.
