Dana White Playboy

“I have a ton of respect for [Donald Trump]. When the Fertittas bought the UFC, most venues wouldn’t deal with us. We were outlaws. Our first event was at the Trump Taj Mahal, and Trump actually came to the fights. You’ll never hear me say a bad word about Donald Trump. He can have my seats anytime.”

– UFC President Dana White — who is featured in the most recent edition of Playboy magazine — talks about just about everything, including his thoughts on Mark Cuban (HDNet Fights) and Donald Trump (Affliction MMA). He also touches on the HBO deal that never was, John McCain and Barack Obama, boxing, ratings and the percieved violence of the sport. And of course, Tito Ortiz, calling him a “bigmouthed bitch, that clown.” Head over to WrestlingObserver.com for the annotated Cliffs Notes version of the sit-down. Or just go buy Playboy as soon as possible. You might actually get away with the “I read it for the articles” excuse on this one.

August 14th, 2008    

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Comment by b.w.
2008-08-14 23:42:39

an in-depth interview with the most contraversial person in mma and naked chicks, im there! plus there’s the stories too.

Comment by Mike
2008-08-15 00:12:30

“Donald Trump will always have a seat Dana Whites table?”

Why are you talking to Dana Whites table?

Comment by Chase
2008-08-15 00:14:35

That Headline confuses me also lol.

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Comment by Sean_M
2008-08-15 00:39:54

AT Dana White’s table. It’s a simple error. If you have trouble understanding it… then I’m sorry. hehe

 
Comment by THORAZINE
2008-08-15 01:14:12

Here’s the actual quote from DW: “We were outlaws. Out first event was at the Trump Taj Mahal, and Trump actually came to the fights. You’ll never hear me say a bad word about Donald Trump. He can have my seats anytime.”

 
Comment by john
2008-08-15 05:30:44

Speaking of Playboy, I hear Brook Hogan might pose for them!

 
Comment by chefdaddy
2008-08-15 06:06:27

She’s HOT! Just too d@mn young. For all you guys out there younger than me (I’m 38), you’ll realize you’re middle age when you talk to hot girl and she calls you “sir.” It’s a bad, bad day guys. lol

 
Comment by john
2008-08-15 07:51:53

Cheff: I am 26, she WORKS FOR ME, except for the fact that she is always dating NOODLES!!!!

Have a good day Sir Chefdaddy!

 
Comment by john
2008-08-15 07:52:33

She is HOT but at times I look at her face and I see to much of her father!

 
Comment by chefdaddy
2008-08-15 08:17:46

That would kILL the moment!lol

 
Comment by john
2008-08-15 09:48:26

lMAO! Just look at her face closely next time you see her, I just cant block out the image of the Hulkster at times! Yuk!

 
Comment by Cogito Ergo Sum
2008-08-15 09:48:47

Mania are you having fun super imposing heads of people now a days?

 
 
Comment by Ro-J
2008-08-15 09:06:13

where did the 6 to 10 M couture story go?

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Comment by chefdaddy
2008-08-15 09:29:55

It just faded away, kinda like Couture’s reputation and career.

 
Comment by Ro-J
2008-08-15 11:07:49

Nice

 
 
 
 
Comment by theCloser
2008-08-14 23:45:17

Cool that Dana remembers and appreciates

 
Comment by c-war
2008-08-14 23:48:20

Headlining news: Dana likes someone who isn’t associated with the UFC.

 
Comment by DirtyML
2008-08-15 00:44:29

Strikforce is going to be at the Playboy mansion, but people who read playboy will be reading about the UFC … hmmm

Their new counter-marketing strategy is excellent.

 
Comment by UFCAddict
2008-08-15 00:47:54

I’m surprised Dana White doesn’t have a bigger smile on his face in that picture.

Comment by Sean_M
2008-08-15 01:11:46

It’s photoshopped…

Comment by Chase
2008-08-15 01:51:54

I Think he might know, it’s not hard to tell.

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Comment by UFCAddict
2008-08-16 20:36:21

Yes, you’re right, I was just curious as to what the responses might be.

 
 
 
 
Comment by UKmmaBOY
2008-08-15 03:50:59

Mania, have you had some new photo shop software in the office? Loads of cut and pasting in the last few days.

 
Comment by aa
2008-08-15 06:02:09

“In eight years, the UFC will be bigger than the NFL, bigger than World Cup soccer. It will be the biggest sport in the world.”

lol, no

Comment by chefdaddy
2008-08-15 06:07:06

NOTHING will ever surpass the Cup!

Comment by john
2008-08-15 09:49:39

Viva Italia! Sqadra Azzura! World Cup champs Baby! I was actually in ROME when we won the world cup. Best experience of my ENTIRE life, nothing comes close!

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Comment by chefdaddy
2008-08-15 11:14:20

Had a friend in Paris when France won! Said there were a million people on the Champs Elysee (sp?). Also said it was the party of a lifetime. I like Italy, but I’m a bigger fan of Brazil and England. Funny, I don’t even root for my home nation in the Cup, rather, I just LOVE a good match! Actually refused to open my restaurant one day until the women’s World Cup ended (when we beat China), was one of the best matches I’ve ever seen!

 
Comment by john
2008-08-15 16:55:18

Italy HATES France!~ Winning the cup in Italy was amazing, but the fact that it was against France, made it so much Sweeter!

WE GOt the Best Goalie in the entire world, and that is non-debatable!

It’s Buffon Bitch! I would love to see someone try and argue that.

Carnavaro might be the best defensemen also!

Luca Toni is a BEAST of a striker!

Viva Italia!

 
Comment by chefdaddy
2008-08-15 19:26:51

LOL! Don’t hold back john, let me know how you really feel!

 
 
 
Comment by Muscle Dolphin
2008-08-15 07:27:20

I agree. I can’t see that happenening either. There will always be a segment of the population that thinks that MMA is too violent.

 
Comment by day1er
2008-08-15 19:11:26

soccer sucks, ufc is already bigger than world cup in the civilized world. whats not to like about a bunch of freaks playing to a 0-0 tie.

 
 
Comment by Truth
2008-08-15 07:21:08

For future reference, Barack is spelled with one “r” not two.

Comment by peacen'luvdon'tpushnshove
2008-08-15 15:29:15

Or you can just call him by his real name- “Barry.”

Comment by The Beast
2008-08-15 21:28:20

ROLF!!!!

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Comment by ViolentMike
2008-08-15 08:31:35

Speaking of the days when like half of the UFC events took place in Atlantic City or Mohegan Sun why in the world don’t they show the East Coast any more love? The last event I was at was all the way back at UFC 55. I had the option of seeing Bisping/Evans but I chose not to. That was an INSULT of a main event. I remember the day before the tickets went on sale there were rumors about Hendo vs Tito. I’d have been sitting front row cage side for that fight instead of front row on the recliner!

Just read the cliffnotes, and its a good read.

“Did you see what a wall flower he was on [The Celebrity Apprentice]? The guy has no presence. He was the idiot hiding in the back. If he actually did something, people would know how stupid he is.”

Also in the article, they speculate about Phil Baroni vs. Pete Spratt for the StrikeForce event. When will Pete Spratt fall off the face of the earth?

 
Comment by ViolentMike
2008-08-15 08:50:35

Where is my post?? I had a bunch of comments within it. If it had something in it that you were about to post, can you please delete that part of it and post the rest?

 
Comment by GladI'mNotYou
2008-08-15 09:56:03

Dana White is a douchebag

 
Comment by Jay K.
2008-08-15 10:36:21

Dana White: “You’ll never hear me say a bad word about Donald Trump. He can have my seats anytime. Provided of course, he can get past Bank Stanchion”

 
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