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The president of the UFC, Dana White, succeeded in an astonishing feat while he was sitting with the journalist of CBS News, Jon Wertheim, for an interview on “60 minutes”.
White and Wertheim entered the hotel and the Bellagio casino in Las Vegas during the interview and went to a private baccara table. White started betting $ 400,000 a hand.
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The CEO and president of the UFC, Dana White, during the UFC 303, at T-Mobile Arena on June 29, 2024. (Mark J. Rebilas / USA TODAY SPORTS)
He deplored to be unable to bet more.
“Because these sissies will not give me $ 1 million in the hands,” he said.
While the “60 -minute” segment continued, White said they were down $ 1.24 million.
“I am a sick and sick guy. This is the only explanation I can give you,” he said.
But in the blink of an eye, White’s chance turned. Both left the table $ 700,000.
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The president of the UFC, Dana White, is present during the UFC 300 in T-Mobile Arena. (Mark J. Rebilas / USA TODAY SPORTS)
Casino’s game came while both talked about White’s position with the UFC. He is the CEO, the president and the face of the promotion of the MMA. He defended himself among the complaints according to which the combatants are not paid properly.
He spoke of his position with regard to combatants to be able to speak freely on social networks of the subjects they want.
“I am a great supporter of freedom of expression, and unfortunately, probably the most important discourse to protect is the speech of hatred,” he said, adding that he is not a fan of the cancellation of culture.
“On both sides. It’s like everything that is happening with Charlie (Kirk) right now. These people are going out and say things. And you know, you see people get fired or get out of school.
Dana White speaks before the elected president, Donald Trump arrived during a rally before the presidential inauguration, Sunday January 19, 2025, in Washington. (Matt Rourke / AP)
“I think you are a disgusting human being if you celebrate the death of another human being, but people make mistakes and people will do stupid things. I don’t like to try to destroy people’s lives – to do something stupid.”
