Dana White on UFC controversies, freedom of speech with Ryan Clark, the White House event, response about Michelle Obama, Conor McGregor, fixing boxing, health battles and digging out of the lowest points
7/21/202652 min
“Judge me at the end of it all.” Dana White
Dana White is back on The Pivot, and nothing is off limits. One of the most polarizing and realest conversations we've had ever....
From the biggest headlines surrounding the UFC to the future of boxing, Dana sits down for one of his most candid conversations yet. He addresses the recent controversies that have put him at the center of public debate, including the viral Michelle Obama comment, his appearance at the White House Correspondents' Dinner, and why he believes freedom of speech matters now more than ever.
The conversation also dives into the historic UFC event planned at the White House, his vision for reshaping the boxing business, the latest on Conor McGregor, and what it takes to lead one of the biggest sports organizations in the world while navigating constant scrutiny.
Beyond the business of fighting, Dana opens up about mental health, managing stress, personal growth, and the mindset that's helped him thrive through decades of pressure, criticism, and success.
Raw, unfiltered, and packed with stories you've never heard before, this is Dana White as you've never seen him—only on The Pivot Podcast.
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First 90 secondsSpeaker 10:00
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Ryan Clark· Host0:24
UFC CEO Dana White is back for round two on The Pivot, and this conversation doesn't pull any punches. From why he believes there'll never be another superstar like Conor McGregor to his unfiltered reaction to the Shakur Stevenson jumbotron controversy, Dana opens up on everything that's making headlines. He addresses the historic White House fight card, and he responds to Josh Hawkin's comments about former First Lady Michelle Obama. He also asks fans not to judge his foray into boxing until the end of the year. He explains why he's the kind of leader who runs towards the fire when everybody else is running away. And then there's this story that you probably only heard a little about. Dana shares his most unforgettable White House Correspondents Dinner moment, and it's a behind-the-scenes tale you don't wanna miss. Trust me, it's as wild as you might think. No scripts, no filters, just Dana White, back for round two on The Pivot with me, Freddie T, and Chan.
Speaker 3· Soundbite1:25
Hold up. Limitless. Take a stomach I pen in it. I fought the hate and witnessed it.