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Dana White Says Being UFC Boss Didnât Protect Him After Wife Altercation
TL;DR
Dana White discussed the 2023 altercation with his wife, stating that his position as UFC president did not shield him from the fallout. He emphasized the lasting impact of the incident during an interview on *The Breakfast Club*.
Key points
- Dana White addressed his 2023 altercation with his wife.
- He appeared on *The Breakfast Club* to discuss accountability.
- White stated his UFC president status did not shield him from consequences.
- The incident involved a physical argument at a nightclub.
- White emphasized the lasting impact of the controversy.
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Dana White is once again addressing the 2023 altercation involving him and his wife, this time responding directly to questions about accountability and whether his status as UFC president insulated him from harsher consequences.
During a recent appearance on The Breakfast Club, White was asked about the viral New Yearâs Eve incident in Cabo San Lucas that showed him and his wife, Anne White, getting physical during a nightclub argument.
âYou donât recover from those,â White said while reflecting on the controversy. âThose are ones you donât recover from.â
Charlamagne Tha God then pressed White on whether being the boss of the UFC gave him protection from consequences that fighters or employees might not have.
âNo. Definitely not,â White responded.
You can see the exchange starting around the nine-minute mark of the video below.
He acknowledged that there were other decision-makers at the company who could have pushed for action against him, but suggested that they believed White stepping away would have damaged the business further.
âThereâs a board of directors⊠thereâs other people involved that could have pushed for that,â he said. âThey think, too, it wouldâve hurt the company more if I did step away.â
Q&A
What did Dana White say about his altercation with his wife?
Dana White stated that the altercation is something one doesn't recover from, highlighting its lasting impact.
How did Dana White's status as UFC president affect the consequences of the incident?
White indicated that being UFC president did not protect him from the repercussions of the altercation.
What happened during the New Yearâs Eve incident involving Dana White?
The incident involved Dana White and his wife, Anne White, getting physical during an argument at a nightclub in Cabo San Lucas.
Where did the altercation between Dana White and his wife take place?
The altercation occurred at a nightclub in Cabo San Lucas on New Yearâs Eve.
