Will Dana White Be Present at UFC 294? Has the UFC CEO Confirmed His Appearance for Islam Makhachev vs Alexander Volkanovski 2 in Abu Dhabi?

There is no doubt that the upcoming UFC 294 event is one of the most highly anticipated cards of the year. This is a surprising description for a card that experienced last-minute changes to both the main and co-main events.

Yet, fans are not at all bothered by the replacements of Alexander Volkanovski and Kamaru Usman for Charles Oliveira and Paulo Costa. Both fighters have unfinished business with their originally scheduled opponents. And what better place to settle than in Dana White’s cherished Abu Dhabi? But a question is, will Dana White be in attendance at the event?

Will Dana White be present in Abu Dhabi or not?

Over his tenure as the head of the promotion, Dana White has been a familiar presence at UFC events, though there have been instances when the American promoter was absent. However, it seems that he will be present in Dubai to attend UFC 294. White confirmed this in a recent public interview. Although he may miss out on something else to be part of this highly anticipated event.

For those who may not be aware, White has developed a new passion for bull riding. He was introduced to the sport by Matt Serra and has been captivated by it ever since. According to White, he finds bull riding quite similar to the fight business. His passion for this thrilling sport is so strong that he has ventured into breeding bulls for the sport.

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Furthermore, White shared that his bull, ‘Twisted Steel,’ has earned a spot in the bull riding’s premier league, PBR (Professional Bull Riding), marking the first bull to achieve this during his time in the venture. However, he won’t be able to witness this debut since the dates clash with UFC 294. Thereby confirming his presence at the event, where we may witness the crowning of a new double champion.

A chance of redemption and cementing his legacy for Alexander Volkanovski

This weekend, UFC pound-for-pound king Alexander Volkanovski will face off against Islam Makhachev for the promotion’s lightweight title. Volkanovski is already the featherweight champion, and a victory over Makhachev can solidify his legacy as a two-division champion, a feat achieved by only eight fighters in the history of the promotion.

In their previous encounter, it was the Dagestani who emerged victorious. However, according to many, Volkanovski had a strong performance and narrowly missed claiming the gold. This time, when the two fighters meet, this dispute might be settled once and for all. And it appears that Dana White doesn’t want to miss a moment of this potentially historic showdown.

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