Dana White has built up a reputation for being hard on fighters that he doesn’t like, but that may not be completely true.
Over the years and throughout the evolution of the sport, the UFC CEO has visibly had his favorites and a select few that seem to irritate him. Those in his good books are often looked after, with ‘Uncle Dana’ taking care of them financially or otherwise should they find themselves in trouble.
Despite their differences, Dana White was quick to aid undefeated MMA prospect Muhammad Mokaev after the flyweight star was involved in a scary car crash.
While he was thriving inside the octagon, Mokaev was cut from the UFC due to his behavior outside of the cage. ‘The Punisher’ revealed that, though he was removed from the UFC roster, White still offered him a helping hand during a difficult time.
“When I had [a] car crash after being cut from UFC, I received some money from Dana too. [I’m] not sure what for, but it meant a lot to me.”
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Another man Dana White has helped out in recent times is former UFC heavyweight champion Cain Velasquez. Following the Mexican’s run-in with the law, new reports suggest that White covered Velasquez’s bail with a $1 million payout.
“I don’t know if he gave out a statement or something beforehand, when I was locked up,” Velasquez said. “And also, he did pay my bail as well.”
“So, they’re helping. They’ve helped.”
Cain Velasquez was sentenced for attempted murder against a man accused of molesting his son.
The entire MMA community and beyond sided with Velasquez after news broke of his actions three years ago. Dana White played a huge role in the UFC Hall-of-Famer’s release from jail without the public’s knowledge, until now.
Check out Cain Velasquez’s comments on Dana White below.
