Dana White has always been a man with a vision. Since taking the reins of the company, he’s transformed mixed martial arts from a niche sport into a global phenomenon. But when it comes to hosting events in massive stadiums, White’s enthusiasm seems to hit a wall.
The UFC has grown exponentially over the years. From smoky bars to glamorous arenas, the promotion has come a long way. It is a no-brainer that the next logical step would be filling up colossal stadiums,. Well, not if you ask Dana White and he made that clear in a recent interview.
“It’s not that I get worried, I don’t wanna take the experience away from people. We’ve done stadiums before. It’s just it’s not my favorite thing. I like arenas. Yeah, I really like arenas,” said White via Grind City Media.
The UFC has dipped its toes in the stadium waters before. But White is not exactly eager over the idea. He prefers arenas, where the energy is concentrated, and the action feels up close and personal.
Dana White’s focus has always been on delivering mind-blowing experiences. He wants fans leaving events with their minds blown, not their wallets emptied and their necks strained from squinting at tiny fighters.
Dana White Reveals He Sells ‘Holy S*** Moments’ After Intense UFC 300 Card
Picture this: a packed arena, two warriors in the octagon, and one jaw-dropping knockout. That’s the UFC in a nutshell, folks. And nobody knows this better than Dana White, the mastermind behind the spectacle.
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UFC 300 went down in Las Vegas, and it was a doozy. The highlight of the show was Max Holloway’s stunning KO of Justin Gaethje. And that in the last second of the last round. Now, Dana White’s seen it all in his years at the helm. But even he was left speechless by this one. In the UFC 300 post-fight presser, White dropped a gem that perfectly encapsulated his job.
“People always ask me what I do. I sell holy s*** moments for a living. That was the ultimate holy shit moment of all time. If you were at home, if you were in a bar, or if you were here live tonight, there’s no bigger holy s*** than that,” said White.
White wasn’t exaggerating when he called Holloway’s knockout the “ultimate holy s*** moment. The T-Mobile Arena erupted, and millions were watching on their screens. Even the most jaded fight fans were picking their jaws up off the floor.
White’s comments remind us why we love combat sports. It’s not just about the technique or the strategy. It’s about those moments that make you leap out of your seat, spill your drink, and yell at the TV.
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