Was Dana White a Fighter? Has the UFC CEO Ever Stepped Inside the Famed Octagon?

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Dana White took UFC as a nearly bankrupt company under his wings. Later, he took it to newer heights. Did the brain behind UFC’s stunning success ever fight in the octagon? Let’s explore his journey in combat sports.

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Did Dana White ever fight?

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Dana was pursuing a professional boxing career and became friends with Peter Welsh, a Golden Gloves champion when he was 17.

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He later decided to walk away from adopting professional boxing as a career and chose to work as a coach instead.

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He didn’t participate as a fighter in MMA or boxing. However, he is trained in Brazilian martial arts Jiu-Jitsu.

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