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The UFC’s success can be largely attributed to its president, Dana White. Instrumental to UFC’s boom, he had remained engrossed in combat sports since his childhood. While he tried to pursue a professional boxing career and also worked as a boxercise coach, his ability to bank on opportunities helped him make long career strides.

Furthermore, the 54-year-old’s shrewd business acumen sets him apart and also helped the UFC’s cause. However, he has another side to him and is also a family man. The UFC head honcho is a beloved husband to Anne and also a caring father. Hence, let us take a little time to know more about Dana White’s children.

How many kids does Dana White have?

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Dana White and Anne, who are high school sweethearts, tied the knot in 1996. They’ve known each other since they were in middle school. To be exact, they met each other in eighth grade. The couple is blessed with three adorable children, a daughter, and two sons.

They named the eldest son after him, Dana III, followed by a middle son named Aidan. The UFC’s only daughter, Savannah, is also the youngest member of the White family.

Who are Dana White’s sons? Aidan White and Dana White III

Due to their exposure to combat sports from a young age, both of Dana White’s sons took a liking to sports and dreamt of being professional sportspersons. Dana III is an American football quarterback who plays for the San Diego Toreros football team, which represents the University of San Diego, competing in NCAA Division I. Meanwhile, Aidan White seems to be much more in tune with what his father does.

Aidan White is an amateur boxer with a record of  Notably, both also received training in Muay Thai and Jiu-Jitsu at a young age. He’s been cornered by his father, Dana White, on many occasions which were apparent in some of his and his father’s posts on social media.

His sons are doing pretty well in their respective sports, which begs the question of what his daughter Savannah does. Let’s have a look at that front.

Who is Dana White’s daughter Savannah?

The heart of the family, Savannah, is still pursuing her academic years. While the UFC lynchpin occasionally shares updates about his family, Savannah is protected from the public limelight. Therefore, not much information is available about her in the public domain. However, Savannah White has popped up in the news for one of her birthday parties.

Dana White decided to celebrate his daughter’s 16th birthday with a bang, and guess who do you think the UFC CEO did that made Savannah’s birthday even more special? Well, he invited popular rappers Lil Uzi Vert and Da Baby to perform one of his songs at the Jewel Nightclub in Paradise, Nevada. Being a father of three kids, the UFC CEO seems to have had his share of learnings regarding parenthood, and he even shared some tips in an interview.

Dana White gives crucial advice to all parents

Dana White has been in the combat sports business for a long time. He’s come to believe, over the years, that martial arts have a lot of significance in a person’s life. This is why, the UFC CEO once urged other parents to allow them to learn Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. White claims that BJJ helps one develop their self-esteem and be more confident in society.

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Put your kids into Jiu-Jitsu. Jiu-Jitsu will change your kids’ lives and give them a level of confidence. They’ll have that Jiu-Jitsu in their back pocket till the day they die,” Dana White told in a podcast with Sebastian Maniscalco. Meanwhile, his son, Dana III, has his own share of friends in the sporting world just like his father, and that includes an LA Rams wide receiver, Puka Nacua.

Dana White III and his connection with Puka Nacua

Las Vegas’s own, Puka Nacua, has made quite an impact in the NFL. Known for having great statistical metrics, he has been deemed to be a future star in the sport. Apparently, the Rams star used to play football with UFC CEO Dana White’s son, Dana III. Both of them used to play Pop Warner football during their teenage years. That relationship translated to the 54-year-old forging a great relationship with Nacua, too.

 

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Dana White is great at endorsing people he likes and respects and that is exactly what he did for Puka Nacua. The UFC once shared some pleasant words of encouragement for the LA Rams star on social media with a post to the millions of his followers. It certainly acted as a boost for Nacua. Now, let us take a look at his other Dana’s other son, Aidan, and his record in boxing.

Aidan White’s boxing record

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Aidan White likely heard about his father’s dream of becoming a professional boxer while growing up and wanted to continue the same legacy. Therefore, he made his amateur debut with a win in 2017 against Andre LeClerc. Details on his recent records and statistics are scarce in the public domain, and when it comes to sharing training footage, Aidan isn’t very active on social media.

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Aidan White once stirred some headlines in 2018, when Dana White threw him an extravagant party when he turned 16. Reportedly, the cost of the part shot up to $1m and various celebrities, including A$AP Rocky and Migos, made an appearance.

What do you think of these details about the UFC president Dana White’s beloved family? Let us know in the comments below.