The Truth Behind Dana White’s Controversial Incident
It’s no secret that Dana White, the CEO of the UFC, is a polarizing figure in the world of sports. He’s known for his brash personality and unapologetic attitude, but there’s one incident that even he regrets and wishes he could take back.
In 2022, on New Year’s Eve, a video surfaced of White slapping his wife during a heated argument at a bar in Mexico. The backlash was swift and severe, with many calling for his resignation and questioning his character. White addressed the incident publicly, stating that there were no excuses for his behavior and that he would have to live with the consequences for the rest of his life.
More than a year later, White reflected on the incident and doubled down on his past statements. In an interview with Kosport Magazine, he admitted that he will always be judged for that moment, but his biggest concern at the time was his family and not his public image.
White has three children, and they were his central focus in the aftermath of the altercation. He took responsibility for his actions and understood that the incident would haunt him for the rest of his days, but he didn’t care about what anyone else thought. He just had to reconcile his actions with his children.
He explained, “If you’re a racist, your kids know you’re a racist. If you do things like that to your wife, your kids know. Nobody knows you better than your kids do. They lived it. They live in the house for 18 to 20 years and they see what they see. My kids know who I am. My kids know what I’m about. That’s the only thing that matters to me.”
White doesn’t shy away from addressing his actions because he knows he can’t expect to ever live down that moment. As much as he bemoans cancel culture and backlash celebrities face for their views, he fully understands and accepts the criticism he received for his behavior.
He continued, “When I had to talk about that stuff publicly, it’s a part of my life and it’s something that happened and it’s something that I had to deal with at home. The rest of the world, they’re always going to say what they’re going to say about it, but at the end of the day, it’s your kids.”
White admits that he had to not only reflect on his behavior but also ensure that something like that would never happen again. He made the necessary changes in his life to guarantee that he would never repeat his actions, and he made things right with his children.
He concluded, “I made some decisions in my life that I could guarantee would never happen again. I made some decisions and things I needed to fix with myself to make sure that never happens again. That will never happen again, no matter what.”
Despite the controversy and criticism, White remains unapologetic and focused on being a better person every day. He knows that the incident will always be a part of his story, but he’s determined to learn from it and move forward.
The Bottom Line
Dana White’s controversial incident may have tarnished his reputation, but it also served as a wake-up call for him to make positive changes in his life. He’s not perfect, but he’s committed to being a better person and setting a good example for his children. In the end, that’s all that truly matters to him.
