“My Employees Had to Feed Their Families”- Dana White Slams Media

By: Shreya Jha Image Credit: UFC

UFC President Dana White talks about "do nothing" media and how he held UFC events during Covid.

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Talking about the Fight Island in Abu Dhabi, White called it the only true bubble which also included hotel staff and workers.

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“My Employees Had to Feed Their Families”- Dana White Slams Media

UFC President Dana White talks about "do nothing" media and how he held UFC events during Covid.

Talking about the Fight Island in Abu Dhabi, White called it the only true bubble which also included hotel staff and workers.

More Stories.

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