Dana White was by Donald Trump’s side on Wednesday as the 78-year-old beat Kamala Harris to become the next president of the United States.
It was a moment of glory for Trump who, four years after missing out to Joe Biden, has now secured a blockbuster return to the White House.
Trump was surrounded by his loved ones as he spoke to his adoring crowd. And White, his long-term friend, was there as well.
The UFC president could barely contain his joy. After being invited to speak, his passionate was evident.
Dana White was by Donald Trump’s side on Wednesday as the 78-year-old beat Kamala Harris to become the next president of the United States
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“Nobody deserves this more than him and nobody deserves this more than his family does,” he said.
“This is what happens when the machine comes after you, what you’ve seen over the last several years, this is what it looks like.
“Couldn’t stop him, he keeps going forward, he doesn’t quit, he’s the most resilient, hardworking man I’ve ever met in my life, his family are incredible people.
“This is karma, ladies and gentlemen, he deserves this, they deserve this as a family.”
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So, who is White?
Well, his friendship with Trump goes back until at least 2001. The pair have been close ever since, with the new US president frequently attending UFC event over the years.
White acquired a minority stake in UFC in 2002 and immediately started to make his mark.
Two decades on and the industry is valued at $11.3 billion, establishing it as the highest-valued combat sports promotion in the whole of the United States.
One masterstroke from White was in 2005 when he launched the reality TV series, The Ultimate Fighter.
That helped catapult MMA into the spotlight, with Trump eventually playing a key role in helping to promote it.
Since the sport was legalised in New Jersey, Trump has been more than happy to stage big events in the city.
White previously told The Times: “Nobody took us serious then, except Donald Trump. I would never say anything negative about Donald Trump because he was there when other people weren’t.”
What is Dana White’s net worth?
Dana White’s friendship with Donald Trump goes back to 2001
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According to Celebrity Net Worth, White is worth a staggering $500million.
His work in UFC has played a key role in the American building up his empire.
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White has been married to his wife, Anne, since 1996.
The couple have three children together named Dana White III, Aidan White and Savannah White.