Alex Rodriguez, Who Helped Dana White Overcome Horrific Disease, Invests Big in $500 Million UFC Rival
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UFC head, Dana White had to go through hell and high water to build the promotion. What was originally seen as a mere blood sport and compared with ‘cock fighting’ has now turned into a global phenomenon. No surprise that White played a crucial role in taking the sport out of the dark ages and into the limelight.
Together with a phenomenal roster of fighters, business partners, and colleagues, the sport grew exponentially. With the global acknowledgment of MMA, there was also the birth of many prominent rivals. While the UFC has acquired several promotions over the years, there are some who could dethrone it as the top promotion.
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Recently, White’s close friend and former MLB star, Alex Rodriguez, decided to invest a massive sum to aid PFL (Professional Fighting League). The young promotion received a hefty investment of $30 million from ‘A-Rod’ and has earned him a spot as a board member. It is also being stated that the company’s net worth has reached $500 million, which is also equivalent to Dana White’s net worth.
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Alex Rodriguez has become a partial owner of the Professional Fighters League, after contributing to a $30M funding round.
The former MLB star will join the board for the PFL — now valued at $500 million, per @cnbc. pic.twitter.com/sa6rIYbsTr
— Front Office Sports (@FOS) May 19, 2022
It doesn’t seem like this move will cause any problems and most likely won’t make their relationship sour. As once upon a time, ‘A-Rod’ helped White overcome a serious illness.
Alex Rodriguez once helped Dana White overcome Meniere’s disease
The news will definitely impact the UFC President, but it might not spoil his relationship with ‘A-Rod’. According to Bleacherreport, Rodriguez once aided White in dealing with Meniere’s disease. This illness causes episodes of vertigo, which can cause dizziness and can make the patient feel lightheaded.
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This issue often arises due to the patient suffering blows to the head, which White could have suffered in the early days as a boxing coach. White narrated how ‘A-Rod’ told him about a procedure called Orthokine that takes place in Germany. This process involves manipulating the patient’s blood and then re-injecting it as an anti-inflammatory drug.
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Miraculously, the procedure worked wonders for White and he managed to beat the illness. He even stated that he felt like ‘Superman’ after returning home. Sadly, the two friends have now become rivals, as PFL continues to grow.
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Edited by:
Paras Pande