UFC Bantamweight Amir Albazi was the victor against Malcolm Gordon in his preliminary card appearance at Fight Island via ESPN MMA [https://twitter.com/espnmma/status/1284613494369738754?s=20]. The event marked the 19th UFC event of the year and saw action from top to bottom on the card. The finish came towards the closing moments of the very first round. The slick submission finish marked the first triangle choke submission of the year. Moreover, the last three years have seen a combined total of a mere 15 such finishes. Albazi entered the bout with a hefty ground game, and he was quick to put it on display. UFC BANTAMWEIGHT AMIR ALBAZI ON AN UPWARD TRAJECTORY ‘The Prince’ made his UFC debut in stunning fashion, thus putting the entire division on notice. He has experience fighting in other prominent promotions such as Bellator and Brave CF. This experience has certainly paid dividends with a statement promotional debut for the leader in MMA. [https://www.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/amir-1.jpg] The 13-1 professional explained that the short notice booking against a game opponent in Malcolm Gordon was not a deterrent. When speaking to MMA Junkie [https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2020/07/ufc-fight-island-amir-albazi-prepared-short-notice-debut], the prospect explained how a late notice booking did little in the way of disrupting his performance come to Fight Night. “I’m pretty relaxed with that.I’m just here, enjoying it, taking it all in, and at the end of the day it’s gonna be a scrap on Saturday night, so it is what it is. More than ready and prepared for this fight.” [https://www.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/khani.jpeg] The Swedish specialist has fought across Europe, ringing in two victories under the Bellator banner. Additionally, his only career defeat came at via the former UFC flyweight Jose Torres back in April 2019. From the point onwards, he was able to get back into the win column with a submission over Ryan Curtis last November at Brave CF 29. Primarily the UFC has managed to shine a light on international fighters through the Fight Island venture. The lengthy partnership between the UFC and Abu Dhabi promises to keep evolving and thus extending the reach of the fight game. UFC President Dana White has gone as far as to claim the Abu Dhabi may replace Las Vegas as the Fight capital of the world. Also Read: “Pure Violence”- Dana White Highly Impressed With Deiveson Figueiredo [https://www.essentiallysports.com/ufc-news-fight-island-pure-violence-dana-white-highly-impressed-with-deiveson-figueiredo-ufc-fight-night-joseph-benavidez/] 

UFC Bantamweigth Amir Albazi secured an impressive victory at UFC Fight Night
and made an emphatic statement. The finish came via Triangle choke.

Darryl Pinto is a senior MMA writer at EssentiallySports. He is currently
pursuing his graduate degree in Mass Media (with a specialization in Journalism)
out of Xavier’s College and has a year's experience in his current role. Darryl
specializes in predictions, reporting, and covering UFC events live. Having
competed in MMA at a collegiate level, he makes a conscious attempt to integrate
an athlete's breakdown of MMA techniques like striking, defense and grappling
into his penmanship of the sport as he seeks to give the reader a well-rounded
point of view. Before becoming the lead MMA writer, Darryl has also written
articles for the NFL and boxing divisions. He began watching UFC 11 years ago at
UFC 117 when Chael Sonnen went to war against the middleweight GOAT Anderson
Silva.

https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/Darryl_Pinto.png

Darryl Pinto

blockquote

script

strong

WATCH: Incredible Triangle Choke By Amir Albazi Stuns Malcolm Gordon at Fight
Night on Fight Island

Tempers Soar on Joe Rogan Experience Over Elon Musk’s $44B Deal

“Blood for Blood” – After Almost Breaking Robert Whittaker’s Jaw, Khamzat
Chimaev Declares Intentions in UFC 308 Aftermath

Dana White Faces Dilemma As Sean Strickland Changes Plans for UFC 312 Dricus Du
Plessis Fight

Dana White Rejecting Colby Covington Revealed as UFC 310 Opponent All but
Confirmed for Shavkat Rakhmonov

How Son Barron Convinced Self-Proclaimed Liberal Joe Rogan to Invite Donald
Trump on His Podcast

MMA Archives

MMA Archives - EssentiallySports

EssentiallySports

https://www.staging.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/es_circle_black_logo.png

title

UFC Bantamweigth Amir Albazi secured an impressive victory at UFC Fight Night and made an emphatic statement. The finish came via Triangle choke.

description

link

WATCH: Incredible Triangle Choke By Amir Albazi Stuns Malcolm Gordon at Fight Night on Fight Island - EssentiallySports

https://www.essentiallysports.com/ufc-fight-night-news-watch-incredible-triangle-choke-by-amir-albazi-stuns-malcolm-gordon-at-fight-night-on-fight-island/

https://www.facebook.com/essentiallysports

https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/20200719103212/albazi.jpg

twitter:card

twitter:creator

twitter:site

twitter:label1

twitter:data1

Amir Albazi

Amir Albazi Archives

Amir Albazi Archives - EssentiallySports

<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9" style="text-align: center"><b>Dana White: Net Worth 2024, Salary, Wife, and More</b></h2>
<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>Who is Dana White? </strong></h2>
Dana Frederick White Jr. is a name that every MMA fanatic knows. From running away from mobsters to running the biggest MMA promotion in the world, White has come a long way. An organization he and his friend Lorenzo Fertitta bought for $2 million, now stands at nearly $7-8 million.

He played an instrumental role in making the UFC the household brand it is today. He started his career as a bouncer and climbed the ladder to become one of the most successful businesspeople worldwide. His business acumen, shrewd tactics, and eye for opportunities eased UFC's path to establish itself as the biggest MMA promotion.

As of 2024, he works as the President of UFC, a position he has held since 2001.
<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9" style="text-align: center"><b>Dana White's early lifeÂ </b></h2>
Born on July 28, 1969, White spent his early childhood in Ware, Massachusetts. The 53-year-old spent his youth switching bases between Las Vegas and Maine. White initially attended Bishop Gorman High School, where he first encountered Lorenzo Fertitta. However, he got kicked out twice and finally graduated from Hermon High School in Maine in 1987.
<figure class="jsx-b9c5e7fc3c08d611">
<div class="jsx-3245111776 es-image-loader-aspect-ratio"><img id="img-tag-node--img-loader-0" class="jsx-3245111776" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/GettyImages-1157103655.jpg" /></div>
<figcaption>
<p id="node---55136-figcap">via Getty</p>

</figcaption></figure>
White dropped out of college twice and juggled various jobs, including laying asphalt, a bouncer at an Irish bar, and as a bellhop at the Boston Harbor Hotel.

Ever interested in combat sports, White picked up a pair of boxing gloves at 17 and initially dreamt of pursuing a professional career. However, he soon dropped the idea after witnessing a punch drunk boxer (someone suffering from Chronic traumatic encephalopathy, a disease linked to head trauma injury)Â and feared the same outcome for himself.
<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9" style="text-align: center"><b>Dana White's parents</b></h2>
Dana White was born to June and Dana White Sr. and traces his roots as an Irish American. While much is not known about his father, he and his sister Kelly mostly grew up under the care of his mother and grandparents. His mother was a nurse by profession and their move to Vegas was in pursuit of a better livelihood.

In 2011, June released the unauthorized autobiography of the UFC lynchpin- 'Dana White, King of MMA'. She shockingly revealed that her sonÂ <em>"had turned his back on his family and friends who were there for home when he needed help and support".</em>

READ MORE: <a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/ufc-mma-news-dana-was-causing-us-problems-and-costing-plenty-from-the-very-beginning-of-his-life-dana-white-put-his-single-mother-in-hostage-situation-moments-after-his-birth/" target="_self" rel="noopener">Dana Was Causing Us Problems and Costing Plenty From the Very Beginning of His Life: Dana White Put His Single Mother in Hostage Situation Moments After His Birth</a>

Similarly,Â <a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=46eMp_rWgjc" target="_blank" rel="noopener">in a 2011 interview,</a>Â she said,Â <em>"He's not a good person. He seems to have lost his character somewhere along the way. He mistreats people."</em>
<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9" style="text-align: center"><b>Dana White's wife and children</b></h2>
UFC President is married to Anne, whom he met in eighth grade, and the duo tied the knot in 1996. The couple is blessed with three children, two sons- Dana III, Aidan, and one daughter Savannah.
<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9" style="text-align: center"><b>What is Dana White's net worth in 2024?</b></h2>
According to Celebrity Net Worth, Dana White has a net worth of $500 million. Further, he collects an estimated $20 million salary annually.

Apart from this, he also owns "Power Slap," alongside ventures inside the UFC like "Dana White's Contender Series." This surely helps him bank quite a sum, alongside his occasional big wins in gambling. For instance, he once won nearly $7 million in a single night at a Las Vegas Casino.
<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>Is Dana White the owner of UFC?</strong></h2>
While running boxercise gyms, he met MMA fighters, Tito Ortiz and Chuck Liddell, and eventually took over as their manager. Moreover, he met Bob Meyrowitz and pounced on the opportunity when he learned Meyrowitz wanted to sell UFC. He sought the aid of Lorenzo Fertitta and ultimately he and his older brother Frank bought the UFC for $2 million. And the pair appointed White as the President.
<figure class="jsx-b9c5e7fc3c08d611">
<div class="jsx-2971178628 es-image-loader-aspect-ratio"><img id="img-tag-node--img-loader-0" class="jsx-2971178628" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/GettyImages-1128485707.jpg" /></div>
<figcaption>
<p id="node---34197-figcap">via Getty</p>

</figcaption></figure>
In 2019, White penned a lucrative 7-year contract with the promotion, elongating his stronghold. Markedly, in April 2023, Endeavor, the parent company of UFC,Â <a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/wwe-news-unbelievable-wwes-high-profile-sale-to-ufcs-parent-company-made-jim-ross-scared-because-of-one-particular-reason/" target="_self" rel="noopener">announced a merger with WWE</a> to form a new $24 billion company. Additionally, White retained his position as the president of the UFC brand. White previously owned 9% of the UFC before he sold his stake to Endeavor for $340 million.

In addition, White also worked as a co-promoter of theÂ <a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/conor-mcgregor/" target="_self" rel="noopener">Conor McGregor</a>-Floyd Mayweather fight, thus making his debut in boxing scenes. However, soon he lost interest as he labeled boxing promotion as a "<em>broken business</em>" in 2022.

Another brainchild of White, The Power Slap, debuted in January 2023, on which White worked as a producer.
<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9" style="text-align: center"><strong>Dana Whiteâ€™s health: Weight loss, fasting &amp; transformation</strong></h2>
Over the last few years, Dana White's health has undergone a massive transformation, and now he is seemingly in his best health. His life coach and founder of 10X Health System, Garry Brecka had even predicted that at the rate White was indulging in bad habits and ignoring his health, he might only have a decade left.

He had previously been wrongly diagnosed with idiopathic depression, and the medications took a toll on him. Later, the mogul also suffered from dangerously high blood pressure, was overweight, and had a high triglyceride count, which allowed Brecka to reach his conclusion. And according to him, marking the life expectancy only validated the urgency for White.

He would soon make <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/ufc-mma-news-why-did-dana-white-lose-so-much-weight-real-reason-behind-86-hour-water-fast-carried-out-by-the-ufc-ceo/">massive strides in his lifestyle and share with the world his secrets</a>. He followed a holistic plan with the help of Brecka that included the right diet, supplements, and exercise. His diet included high fat but low carbs, to induce ketosis, a method by which fat is broken down into ketones. It also included an 86-hour water-fast regimen that was so transformative that White couldn't help but share it with the world.

<img class="size-medium wp-image-1914362 aligncenter" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/NINTCHDBPICT000765320323-380x315.jpg" alt="" width="380" height="315" />

Now White continues to be healthier than ever and includes other innovative techniques such as ice baths to up his health game. After all, to be the president of the world's biggest MMA promotion is no joke and only a healthy man can play the long haul.
<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>Dana Whiteâ€™s other businesses and endorsements</strong></h2>
A man of many talents, the man who made UFC the biggest MMA promotion in the world has numerous other ventures under his sleeve. Here are some enlisted-
<ul>
 	<li>
<h3>Power Slap</h3>
</li>
</ul>
White is the founder and promoter of Power Slap, an unconventional fighting organization that was launched in 2022. Since then, it has come under much controversy, with many deeming it a barbaric and exploitative sport. Nonetheless, White has stood stern on his belief that it has the potential to become a major combat sport and open new avenues for numerous fighters.
<ul>
 	<li>
<h3><strong>Throw One</strong></h3>
</li>
</ul>
It is a media company that was founded by the two original pillars of the UFC banner, Dana White and Lorenzo Fertitta. This venture operates as the parent company for numerous ventures, such as,-
<ul style="list-style-type: circle">
 	<li data-sourcepos="6:5-6:88"><strong>Power Slap:</strong> The controversial slap-fighting organization.</li>
 	<li data-sourcepos="7:5-7:53"><strong>Ridiculousness:</strong>Â A popular comedy clip show.</li>
 	<li data-sourcepos="8:5-8:75"><strong>Street League Skateboarding:</strong>Â A professional skateboarding league.</li>
 	<li data-sourcepos="9:5-9:62"><strong>Nitro Circus:</strong> A live-action stunt performance group.</li>
 	<li data-sourcepos="10:5-10:64"><strong>Travis Pastrana's NRX Rallycar:</strong>Â A rally racing series.</li>
</ul>
White's involvement currently stands as the co-founder and co-owner of the above. Further, the UFC head honcho is committed to UFC and restricts himself from promoting anything apart from the UFC.
<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9" style="text-align: center"><strong>Dana White's awards and accomplishments</strong></h2>
<ul>
 	<li><span style="font-weight: 400">Armed Forces Foundation - Patriot Award (2009)</span></li>
 	<li><span style="font-weight: 400">World MMA Awards - Leading Man of the Year (2008â€“23)</span></li>
 	<li><span style="font-weight: 400">Wrestling Observer Newsletter - Promoter of the Year (2005â€“13; 2015â€“16)</span></li>
 	<li><span style="font-weight: 400">Other accomplishments - Nevada Sportsman of the Year (2009)</span></li>
</ul>
<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9" style="text-align: center"><b>Dana White's foundation and charity</b></h2>
The UFC president also liberally utilizes his money for good causes. HeÂ has donated $100,000 toÂ <a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/dustin-poirier/" target="_self" rel="noopener">Dustin Poirier</a>'s charity. In addition, he once gave $50,000 for a liver transplant to the daughter of one of the instructors at Tiger Muay Thai.

Also, he gave $100,000 to his former high school, and $1 million to the Las Vegas shooting victims.
<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>Dana Whiteâ€™s house</strong></h2>
The UFC head's first notable house purchase was reported in 2006 when he bought a mansion in Pine Island Court, Las Vegas, from the American business mogul <b>Frank Fertitta </b>for $1.95 million. Thereafter he bought 3 more mansions in the same area from 2016 to 2017, which were later demolished, presumably to build his current mega mansion.

The current mansion boasts nine bedrooms, 12 bathrooms, a gym, a massage room, a basketball court, an arcade, a bar, and a kitchen, all worthy of a king.
<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>Dana Whiteâ€™s car collection</strong></h2>
Complimenting his massive crib, and the luxurious office is his collection of vehicles that he has amassed over the years. But despite that, his first car was a 'rusted out Datsun B210.' Here are some of his prized possessions-
<ul>
 	<li>A Harley Davidson featuring the UFC logo, that was gifted by the company</li>
 	<li>Ducati and a MV Agusta F4</li>
 	<li>A classic red Ferrari Testarossa</li>
 	<li>A black Ferrari Spider F430</li>
 	<li>1971 Plymouth Barracuda</li>
 	<li>BMW M6 Gran Coupe</li>
</ul>
Apart from this, he has also gifted his beloved sons the gift of speed as their sweet sixteen gifts. His eldest son Aidan was bestowed with a customized Defender Works V8 70th Anniversary Edition, while Dana Jr. kept a BMW M6.

Keeping up with his busy schedule, it is not surprising that he owns a private jet, an indulgent Bombardier jet to be precise.
<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9" style="text-align: center">How to contact Dana White?</h2>
<table style="border-collapse: collapse;width: 100%">
<tbody>
<tr>
<td style="width: 33.3333%;text-align: center;border-style: solid"><a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://www.instagram.com/danawhite/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Instagram</a></td>
<td style="width: 33.3333%;text-align: center;border-style: solid"><a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://www.facebook.com/danawhite/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Facebook</a></td>
<td style="width: 33.3333%;text-align: center;border-style: solid"><a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://twitter.com/danawhite?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Twitter</a></td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>More Information</strong></h2>
<table style="width: 59.2196%;height: 953px">
<tbody>
<tr style="height: 56px">
<td style="width: 49.2209%;height: 56px"><b>Personal Information:</b></td>
<td style="width: 144.662%;height: 56px"></td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 56px">
<td style="width: 49.2209%;height: 56px"><span style="font-weight: 400">Full Name</span></td>
<td style="width: 144.662%;height: 56px">Dana Frederick White Jr.</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 56px">
<td style="width: 49.2209%;height: 56px"><span style="font-weight: 400">Date Of Birth</span></td>
<td style="width: 144.662%;height: 56px">July 28, 1969</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 56px">
<td style="width: 49.2209%;height: 56px"><span style="font-weight: 400">Birth Place</span></td>
<td style="width: 144.662%;height: 56px">Manchester, Connecticut</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 56px">
<td style="width: 49.2209%;height: 56px"><span style="font-weight: 400">Age</span></td>
<td style="width: 144.662%;height: 56px">54</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 56px">
<td style="width: 49.2209%;height: 56px"><span style="font-weight: 400">Height</span></td>
<td style="width: 144.662%;height: 56px">5 ft 10 in or 178 cm</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 56px">
<td style="width: 49.2209%;height: 56px"><span style="font-weight: 400">Weight</span></td>
<td style="width: 144.662%;height: 56px">185 lbs or 83.91 kg</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 56px">
<td style="width: 49.2209%;height: 56px"><span style="font-weight: 400">Parents</span></td>
<td style="width: 144.662%;height: 56px">June and Dana White Sr.</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 56px">
<td style="width: 49.2209%;height: 56px"><span style="font-weight: 400">Siblings</span></td>
<td style="width: 144.662%;height: 56px">Kelly White</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 56px">
<td style="width: 49.2209%;height: 56px"><span style="font-weight: 400">Nationality</span></td>
<td style="width: 144.662%;height: 56px">USA</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 56px">
<td style="width: 49.2209%;height: 56px"><span style="font-weight: 400">Ethnicity</span></td>
<td style="width: 144.662%;height: 56px">American</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 56px">
<td style="width: 49.2209%;height: 56px"><span style="font-weight: 400">Net Worth</span></td>
<td style="width: 144.662%;height: 56px">$500 million</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 56px">
<td style="width: 49.2209%;height: 56px"><span style="font-weight: 400">Salary</span></td>
<td style="width: 144.662%;height: 56px">$20 million</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 56px">
<td style="width: 49.2209%;height: 56px"><span style="font-weight: 400">Spouse</span></td>
<td style="width: 144.662%;height: 56px">Anne White</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 56px">
<td style="width: 49.2209%;height: 56px"><span style="font-weight: 400">Relationship/Marital Status</span></td>
<td style="width: 144.662%;height: 56px">Married</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 56px">
<td style="width: 49.2209%;height: 56px"><span style="font-weight: 400">Children</span></td>
<td style="width: 144.662%;height: 56px">3</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 57px">
<td style="width: 49.2209%;height: 57px"><span style="font-weight: 400">Profession</span></td>
<td style="width: 144.662%;height: 57px">President of UFC</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

Dana White

Dana White: Net Worth 2024, Salary, Wife, and More Who is Dana White? Dana Frederick White Jr. is a name that every MMA fanatic knows. From running away from mobsters to running the biggest MMA promotion in the world, White has come a long way. An organization he and his friend Lorenzo Fertitta bought for $2 million, now stands at nearly $7-8 million. He played an instrumental role in making the UFC the household brand it is today. He started his career as a bouncer and climbed the ladder to become one of the most successful businesspeople worldwide. His business acumen, shrewd tactics, and eye for opportunities eased UFC&#8217;s path to establish itself as the biggest MMA promotion. As of 2024, he works as the President of UFC, a position he has held since 2001. Dana White&#8217;s early lifeÂ  Born on July 28, 1969, White spent his early childhood in Ware, Massachusetts. The 53-year-old spent his youth switching bases between Las Vegas and Maine. White initially attended Bishop Gorman High School, where he first encountered Lorenzo Fertitta. However, he got kicked out twice and finally graduated from Hermon High School in Maine in 1987.  via Getty White dropped out of college twice and juggled various jobs, including laying asphalt, a bouncer at an Irish bar, and as a bellhop at the Boston Harbor Hotel. Ever interested in combat sports, White picked up a pair of boxing gloves at 17 and initially dreamt of pursuing a professional career. However, he soon dropped the idea after witnessing a punch drunk boxer (someone suffering from Chronic traumatic encephalopathy, a disease linked to head trauma injury)Â and feared the same outcome for himself. Dana White&#8217;s parents Dana White was born to June and Dana White Sr. and traces his roots as an Irish American. While much is not known about his father, he and his sister Kelly mostly grew up under the care of his mother and grandparents. His mother was a nurse by profession and their move to Vegas was in pursuit of a better livelihood. In 2011, June released the unauthorized autobiography of the UFC lynchpin- &#8216;Dana White, King of MMA&#8217;. She shockingly revealed that her sonÂ &#8220;had turned his back on his family and friends who were there for home when he needed help and support&#8221;. READ MORE: Dana Was Causing Us Problems and Costing Plenty From the Very Beginning of His Life: Dana White Put His Single Mother in Hostage Situation Moments After His Birth Similarly,Â in a 2011 interview,Â she said,Â &#8220;He&#8217;s not a good person. He seems to have lost his character somewhere along the way. He mistreats people.&#8221; Dana White&#8217;s wife and children UFC President is married to Anne, whom he met in eighth grade, and the duo tied the knot in 1996. The couple is blessed with three children, two sons- Dana III, Aidan, and one daughter Savannah. What is Dana White&#8217;s net worth in 2024? According to Celebrity Net Worth, Dana White has a net worth of $500 million. Further, he collects an estimated $20 million salary annually. Apart from this, he also owns &#8220;Power Slap,&#8221; alongside ventures inside the UFC like &#8220;Dana White&#8217;s Contender Series.&#8221; This surely helps him bank quite a sum, alongside his occasional big wins in gambling. For instance, he once won nearly $7 million in a single night at a Las Vegas Casino. Is Dana White the owner of UFC? While running boxercise gyms, he met MMA fighters, Tito Ortiz and Chuck Liddell, and eventually took over as their manager. Moreover, he met Bob Meyrowitz and pounced on the opportunity when he learned Meyrowitz wanted to sell UFC. He sought the aid of Lorenzo Fertitta and ultimately he and his older brother Frank bought the UFC for $2 million. And the pair appointed White as the President.  via Getty In 2019, White penned a lucrative 7-year contract with the promotion, elongating his stronghold. Markedly, in April 2023, Endeavor, the parent company of UFC,Â announced a merger with WWE to form a new $24 billion company. Additionally, White retained his position as the president of the UFC brand. White previously owned 9% of the UFC before he sold his stake to Endeavor for $340 million. In addition, White also worked as a co-promoter of theÂ Conor McGregor-Floyd Mayweather fight, thus making his debut in boxing scenes. However, soon he lost interest as he labeled boxing promotion as a &#8220;broken business&#8221; in 2022. Another brainchild of White, The Power Slap, debuted in January 2023, on which White worked as a producer. Dana Whiteâ€™s health: Weight loss, fasting &amp; transformation Over the last few years, Dana White&#8217;s health has undergone a massive transformation, and now he is seemingly in his best health. His life coach and founder of 10X Health System, Garry Brecka had even predicted that at the rate White was indulging in bad habits and ignoring his health, he might only have a decade left. He had previously been wrongly diagnosed with idiopathic depression, and the medications took a toll on him. Later, the mogul also suffered from dangerously high blood pressure, was overweight, and had a high triglyceride count, which allowed Brecka to reach his conclusion. And according to him, marking the life expectancy only validated the urgency for White. He would soon make massive strides in his lifestyle and share with the world his secrets. He followed a holistic plan with the help of Brecka that included the right diet, supplements, and exercise. His diet included high fat but low carbs, to induce ketosis, a method by which fat is broken down into ketones. It also included an 86-hour water-fast regimen that was so transformative that White couldn&#8217;t help but share it with the world. Now White continues to be healthier than ever and includes other innovative techniques such as ice baths to up his health game. After all, to be the president of the world&#8217;s biggest MMA promotion is no joke and only a healthy man can play the long haul. Dana Whiteâ€™s other businesses and endorsements A man of many talents, the man who made UFC the biggest MMA promotion in the world has numerous other ventures under his sleeve. Here are some enlisted-  Power Slap  White is the founder and promoter of Power Slap, an unconventional fighting organization that was launched in 2022. Since then, it has come under much controversy, with many deeming it a barbaric and exploitative sport. Nonetheless, White has stood stern on his belief that it has the potential to become a major combat sport and open new avenues for numerous fighters.  Throw One  It is a media company that was founded by the two original pillars of the UFC banner, Dana White and Lorenzo Fertitta. This venture operates as the parent company for numerous ventures, such as,- Power Slap: The controversial slap-fighting organization. Ridiculousness:Â A popular comedy clip show. Street League Skateboarding:Â A professional skateboarding league. Nitro Circus: A live-action stunt performance group. Travis Pastrana&#8217;s NRX Rallycar:Â A rally racing series. White&#8217;s involvement currently stands as the co-founder and co-owner of the above. Further, the UFC head honcho is committed to UFC and restricts himself from promoting anything apart from the UFC. Dana White&#8217;s awards and accomplishments Armed Forces Foundation &#8211; Patriot Award (2009) World MMA Awards &#8211; Leading Man of the Year (2008â€“23) Wrestling Observer Newsletter &#8211; Promoter of the Year (2005â€“13; 2015â€“16) Other accomplishments &#8211; Nevada Sportsman of the Year (2009) Dana White&#8217;s foundation and charity The UFC president also liberally utilizes his money for good causes. HeÂ has donated $100,000 toÂ Dustin Poirier&#8216;s charity. In addition, he once gave $50,000 for a liver transplant to the daughter of one of the instructors at Tiger Muay Thai. Also, he gave $100,000 to his former high school, and $1 million to the Las Vegas shooting victims. Dana Whiteâ€™s house The UFC head&#8217;s first notable house purchase was reported in 2006 when he bought a mansion in Pine Island Court, Las Vegas, from the American business mogul Frank Fertitta for $1.95 million. Thereafter he bought 3 more mansions in the same area from 2016 to 2017, which were later demolished, presumably to build his current mega mansion. The current mansion boasts nine bedrooms, 12 bathrooms, a gym, a massage room, a basketball court, an arcade, a bar, and a kitchen, all worthy of a king. Dana Whiteâ€™s car collection Complimenting his massive crib, and the luxurious office is his collection of vehicles that he has amassed over the years. But despite that, his first car was a &#8216;rusted out Datsun B210.&#8217; Here are some of his prized possessions- A Harley Davidson featuring the UFC logo, that was gifted by the company Ducati and a MV Agusta F4 A classic red Ferrari Testarossa A black Ferrari Spider F430 1971 Plymouth Barracuda BMW M6 Gran Coupe Apart from this, he has also gifted his beloved sons the gift of speed as their sweet sixteen gifts. His eldest son Aidan was bestowed with a customized Defender Works V8 70th Anniversary Edition, while Dana Jr. kept a BMW M6. Keeping up with his busy schedule, it is not surprising that he owns a private jet, an indulgent Bombardier jet to be precise. How to contact Dana White?  Instagram Facebook Twitter  More Information  Personal Information:  Full Name Dana Frederick White Jr.  Date Of Birth July 28, 1969  Birth Place Manchester, Connecticut  Age 54  Height 5 ft 10 in or 178 cm  Weight 185 lbs or 83.91 kg  Parents June and Dana White Sr.  Siblings Kelly White  Nationality USA  Ethnicity American  Net Worth $500 million  Salary $20 million  Spouse Anne White  Relationship/Marital Status Married  Children 3  Profession President of UFC

WATCH: Incredible Triangle Choke By Amir Albazi Stuns Malcolm Gordon at Fight Night on Fight Island

UFC Bantamweight Amir Albazi on an upward trajectory