I dont know why anyone would want to meet dana at this point he has become everything that is wrong with mma.
What should I ask Dana White Friday?(Updated with pics)
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Thats some inception level shit right there. If he agrees I'll ask him if he will a q&a on off topic
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he will say yes and nothing will eva happen.
"Why is it you have mimicked Vince McMahon and haven't given him credit?"
"Why do you discredit fighters under your contracts?"
"Why do you look like a bitch?"
"Why do you discredit fighters under your contracts?"
"Why do you look like a bitch?"
Wow, I have to say this far surpassed any expectation I had.
Great experience. I saw old friends, forum members from here and the UG, talked to Valentjin Overeem, and meeting Dana was the highlight of my year for sure!
Where I sat ended up being the first row and Dana was perched right up in front. I thought he'd stay for 20, 30 minutes tops, he stayed for over an hour answering any and all questions, and telling some good anecdotes along the way.
He said that Chuck and Matt(Hughes) don't work for shit they just collect paychecks, but Forrest does actual work.
He said that they offered Fedor more money than they've offered any other fighter, and on the plane ride back Lorenzo said "Thank God they turned that offer down" lol
I asked him two questions, and this is what they were
The 2nd one was if he thinks UFC can ever get more violent like adding headbutts and/or knees/kicks to a grounded opponent. The guy was convinced there's no way the athletic commissions would allow it. When I followed up with "are you sure?", he said "can you imagine trying to pitch a woman headbutting another woman in the face on Fox tv". He made a good point, it's unfortunate, but he made a point I see.
The first one was Awesome! I got to ask about if he'd be open for more draws. I explained that so many fights are too close, I gave examples on both ends how Hunt/Bigfoot was a draw and no one complained. I said that Henderson/Shogun, while a great fight, one guy was granted a LHW title shot, and the other one was co-main eventing against Brandon Vera on Fox. Dana replied with how you've seen him snap at reports, "Who goes to a soccer game and the final score is 4-4, whose happy about that"?
I said true, but my point is, I know you and UFC have no control over judging, and I trust UFC match making over judging, that's all.
He made a face gesture like, "alright, I'll give you that, you got a point there". I hope I planted a seed.
Great experience. I saw old friends, forum members from here and the UG, talked to Valentjin Overeem, and meeting Dana was the highlight of my year for sure!
Where I sat ended up being the first row and Dana was perched right up in front. I thought he'd stay for 20, 30 minutes tops, he stayed for over an hour answering any and all questions, and telling some good anecdotes along the way.
He said that Chuck and Matt(Hughes) don't work for shit they just collect paychecks, but Forrest does actual work.
He said that they offered Fedor more money than they've offered any other fighter, and on the plane ride back Lorenzo said "Thank God they turned that offer down" lol
I asked him two questions, and this is what they were
The 2nd one was if he thinks UFC can ever get more violent like adding headbutts and/or knees/kicks to a grounded opponent. The guy was convinced there's no way the athletic commissions would allow it. When I followed up with "are you sure?", he said "can you imagine trying to pitch a woman headbutting another woman in the face on Fox tv". He made a good point, it's unfortunate, but he made a point I see.
The first one was Awesome! I got to ask about if he'd be open for more draws. I explained that so many fights are too close, I gave examples on both ends how Hunt/Bigfoot was a draw and no one complained. I said that Henderson/Shogun, while a great fight, one guy was granted a LHW title shot, and the other one was co-main eventing against Brandon Vera on Fox. Dana replied with how you've seen him snap at reports, "Who goes to a soccer game and the final score is 4-4, whose happy about that"?
I said true, but my point is, I know you and UFC have no control over judging, and I trust UFC match making over judging, that's all.
He made a face gesture like, "alright, I'll give you that, you got a point there". I hope I planted a seed.
Oh, and to top it off....
My kids were there as I wanted to take them since I didn't have enough tickets for all 3 of us...Well, my 6 yr old asked Dana, "Can I have tickets to meet CM Punk?"
Dana asked him, "Are you going to the fights tomorrow?"
My son replies, "I'm not, but my dad is"
UG mob and Dana start laughing, Dana is about to give me shit....
"Dana, I couldn't afford to take them both, so I can't pick one over the other"
I didn't ask Dana, Dana asked me..."Would you like a couple tickets so you can take your kids"
"Shit, is a virgin's pussy tight, that'd be awesome man!!"
Dana-"You see that guy right there?" points to his big body guard Kyle(or Kai)
"Give him your information and we'll make sure your kids can come"
Within ten minutes of leaving the arena, I get a text from someone from Las Vegas updating me with information.
Super great experience. I'm sorry guys, but I love UFC way more, and Dana White is forever a good guy. I know that's fingernails to a chalkboard for some of you, but it is what it is
My kids were there as I wanted to take them since I didn't have enough tickets for all 3 of us...Well, my 6 yr old asked Dana, "Can I have tickets to meet CM Punk?"
Dana asked him, "Are you going to the fights tomorrow?"
My son replies, "I'm not, but my dad is"
UG mob and Dana start laughing, Dana is about to give me shit....
"Dana, I couldn't afford to take them both, so I can't pick one over the other"
I didn't ask Dana, Dana asked me..."Would you like a couple tickets so you can take your kids"
"Shit, is a virgin's pussy tight, that'd be awesome man!!"
Dana-"You see that guy right there?" points to his big body guard Kyle(or Kai)
"Give him your information and we'll make sure your kids can come"
Within ten minutes of leaving the arena, I get a text from someone from Las Vegas updating me with information.
Super great experience. I'm sorry guys, but I love UFC way more, and Dana White is forever a good guy. I know that's fingernails to a chalkboard for some of you, but it is what it is
Someone did. Apparently they were going to do his hip surgery, but when they cut him open to perform it they found an abscess or septic infection? Anyways they had to deal with that and they're waiting to see what needs to be done. I got the vibe that the UFC is going to help out, they just don't know what the diagnosis/bill is going to be at this point in time.
Dana also talked initially how he got into the fight game being managers for Chuck and Tito, and later on talked how he didn't want any part of Chuck Liddell money if it meant his health being at risk.
In Dana's defense, I just want to say-
#1, it's his job to promote. Sometimes that involves doing things that don't give you many options to make whatever decision you choose, look like the right one.
#2, you've seen him on tv/video, read interviews, but reserve your judgement until you meet him in person. I believe he's a genuine good guy.
#1, it's his job to promote. Sometimes that involves doing things that don't give you many options to make whatever decision you choose, look like the right one.
#2, you've seen him on tv/video, read interviews, but reserve your judgement until you meet him in person. I believe he's a genuine good guy.
I believe that too...outside of work. But I will never agree with the disrespect he has shown some fighters. The things he said about Fedor and GSP, saying Cyborg looked like Wand in a dress, etc. Those are things you would expect to read on MMA forums...not coming out of the mouth of one of the most influential people in the sport.
This sums up how I feel. I don't want to meet him ever. I've never met Charles Manson either, but I know 100% I don't want that kind of karma or aura in my universe.
and no I'm not comparing EGG to CM, just using it as an analogy.
This! We fans have been waiting years now for a Dana White t-shirt to be offered at thew UFC store.
Give us the Dana shirt dammit Dana - the fans demand it!
What real UFC fan wouldn't want one of these signed by the man himself?
I miss you to my friend - FULL homo!
So what he say about Jeremy clarkson?