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UFC President Dana White pulled off an astonishing feat when he sat down with CBS News reporter Jon Wertheim for an interview about “60 minutes.”
White and Wertheim went into the Bellagio Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas during the interview and headed for a private baccarat table. White started betting $ 400,000 a hand.
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UFC CEO and President Dana White under UFC 303 in T-Mobile Arena on June 29, 2024. (Mark J. Revilas/USA Today Sports)
He regretted being unable to bet more.
“Because these Sissies don’t give me $ 1 million a hand,” he said.
As the “60 minutes” segment continued, White mentioned that they were down to $ 1.24 million.
“I’m a sick, sick guy. That’s the only explanation I can give you,” he said.
But in a blink of an eye, White’s luck turned around. The two left the table $ 700,000.
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UFC President Dana White present under the UFC 300 in the T-Mobile Arena. (Mark J. Revilas/USA Today Sports)
Casino games came when the two talked about White’s status with UFC. He is the CEO, President and Face of the MMA Promotion. He defended himself in the middle of complaints that fighters are not paid properly.
He opened up his attitude when it comes to warriors being able to talk freely about social media about the topics they want.
“I am a great belief in freedom of speech, and unfortunately the most important speech is for protection,” he said, adding that he is not a fan of cancellation culture.
“On both sides. It’s like all the things going on with Charlie (Kirk) right now. These people go out and say things. And, you know you see people being fired or kicked out of school.
Dana White speaks before the then president-elected Donald Trump arrives in a rally ahead of the 60th presidential inauguration, Sunday 19 January 2025, in Washington. (Matt Rourke/AP)
“I think you’re a disgusting human being if you celebrate another person’s death, but people make mistakes and people will do stupid things. I don’t like to try to ruin people’s lives – over doing something mute.”
