Entrepreneur
Dana White
Dana White is an American businessman, UFC President, and a multi-millionaire.
About
Dana White is an American entrepreneur and the President of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). He is widely credited with transforming the UFC from a small promotion into a multi-billion-dollar enterprise, becoming one of the most successful sports executives in the world.
Dana White Timeline
1969
Dana White is Born
On July 28, 1969, Dana White was born in Manchester, Connecticut, United States.
1987
Starts Boxing
Dana White started boxing at the age of 17, which marked the beginning of his career in combat sports.
1992
Opens Own Gym
White opened his own gym in Las Vegas, providing a training place for future fighters.
2001
Buys UFC
Dana White, along with Lorenzo and Frank Fertitta, purchased the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC).
2005
Launches 'The Ultimate Fighter'
White launched 'The Ultimate Fighter', a reality television series and mixed martial arts competition, on Spike TV.
2016
Sells UFC
Dana White and the Fertitta brothers sold the UFC to WME-IMG for $4 billion.
2020
Organises Fight Island
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, White organised "Fight Island" in Abu Dhabi to host UFC events.
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Dana White, an American entrepreneur, was born on July 28, 1969 and is currently 54 years old. He is best known as the former CEO of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) and belongs to the exclusive list of the world's most successful entrepreneurs, being hailed as a genius for bringing a once niche sport to mainstream attention.