Say no exaggeration, when mentioning UFC, people will always mention the name Dana White.
White holds the presidential chair of the UFC tournament for more than 20 years, since the tournament was bought by the Fertitta brothers in January 2001. Under his steering, UFC fluttered brilliantly, from a freakshow trash tournament to the name representing the new sport MMA.
“If UFC lacks Dana White? It will be difficult for anyone to replace him, the truth is,” Dustin Poirier shared on Podcast between England and Patrick Bet-David.
“I'm not sure. I think maybe Daniel Cormier may be a candidate. Or someone who is playing fighting sports. I don't know if Cormier knows a lot about business aspect, but I think he will be a great representative face for the company.”
During the time Dana White was the president of the tournament, UFC developed into a very successful business. UFC's total revenue reached $ 600 million in 2015, before being transferred to an investor corporation headed by WME-SMG in July 2016 for $ 4,025 billion.
“Dana White is a very direct, frank person,” Poirier commented on the president.
“If you go to the floor, fight hard, do not play the game hesitantly, he will pay you the right benefits. Dana does not play the game of the Three Kingdoms – he always goes straight to the problem, especially when it is issues related to the boxer.”
Dana White once revealed that the current contract between him and UFC will last until 2026. Many people believe that with the current health conditions, moreover White is only 52 years old, he will also stick with the tournament for a long time, unless the new boss at WME-SMG is not satisfied with White.
Daniel Cormier, former Light Heyweight – Heavyweight of UFC, is currently one of the key commentators of the tournament, receiving quite a lot of praise for good expertise and very fair attitude while commenting on matches. Cormier itself is also a coach at Lo Aka.
Cormier once said he was very satisfied with his work at UFC after hanging gloves, and is expected to stick with the tournament for a long time.