Dana White talks King Mo, random drug testing, and Alistair Overeem's future in the UFC
Posted on April 15, 2012, 02:52 AM by Anton GurevichUFC President Dana White shared his thoughts about a wide array of topics, speaking at UFC on Fuel TV 2 post-fight press conference in Stockholm, Sweden. White related to the situation with "King Mo" Lawal, and the future of Alistair Overeem with the promotion. UFC President did not hold back when talking about drug testing in Mixed Martial Arts, and the UFC's ability to monitor every single one of his 375 fighters. Indian Super Fight League promotion also got its mentions, White related to SFL as "Super F**khead League", claiming that Raj Kundra's promotion is ripping off the UFC product.
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As much as I agree with a great deal of what White often has to say (although that does depend on the context of the topic), it always surprises me how much profanity he manages to infuse into his interviews, given the fact that he is the president of the organization... I can't even begin to imagine the president of another athletic organization speaking in such a candid and crude manner.
I'm still not sure if it's a bad thing or not...
MMA would have grown with or without Dana. UFC is down to Dana full credit where it's due he's made a success of it but don't think that equates to the success of MMA being down to him. When you look at all the promotions that have been and sometimes gone it's obvious whoever managed to get the TV revenue contracts along with having the best fighters would be successful.
Agree 100%
Dana himself is one of the best, if not the best, promoting aspect of the UFC, and a huge reason MMA is as big as it is today.
NURRNURR, What a douche bucket this guy is. Telling someone to never question Dana's mannerisms again. Are you gonna do something about it if people question it? If you became a fan mostly because of Dana, then you're not much of a fan. The people that really love this sport love it for the art that's displayed. Not the owner who's cussing up a storm every interview. And I like Dana, but no surprise that people will wonder why he doesn't stay more calm.
Would have grown to half of what it is now. Dana was in the US and that helped. Had Dana tried to what he did in Afghanistan or Albania MMA wouldn't be as big as it is now (I'm not American).
Don't know if I think it's a bad thing but it is obvious he swears like a sailor
I agree with you jward. Dana has done a lot but it is time for him to mature from a business standpoint and rein in his verbal behavior
I'll tell you right now, it's a good thing
"Super **** head league or whatever that guy was....." Oh dana you are a funny man.
I do agree when Dana cuts someone, its because the situation is bigger than Dana and the one fighter. I would bet 1/2 the time someone gets cut, they have to tell Dana what happened and its probably not personal to Dana....Hopefully the fighters will get off that crap.
Dana's stance on PED's in MMA is laughable.
MORE TESTING IS BAD FOR BUSINESS