Dana White: ‘Legacy Doesn’t Mean Shit to Me’
Dana White, the president of UFC, discusses his close relationship with President Trump and the upcoming UFC event at the White House. He reflects on the popularity of mixed martial arts and his role in shaping the sport's image. White emphasizes that legacy is not a priority for him as he focuses on expanding the UFC's reach and influence.
- ▪Dana White is the president of the UFC and has a close relationship with President Trump.
- ▪The UFC is set to host an event on the White House's South Lawn for the country's 250th birthday.
- ▪White recently secured a $7.7 billion deal with Paramount Skydance Corp. to promote the sport.
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The Rolling Stone Interview Dana White: ‘Legacy Doesn’t Mean Shit to Me’ The head of the UFC has the ear of the president and the attention of the nation, and he’s just getting started By Jack Crosbie Jack Crosbie Dana White: The Rolling Stone Interview The Ebola Crisis Is About to Get Worse. Are Trump’s Cuts to Blame? Young People Can’t Stop Using AI — But that Doesn’t Mean They Like It View all posts by Jack Crosbie Photographs by SACHA LECCA May 26, 2026 I t is April 11, 2026. President Donald Trump is in Miami, sitting cageside at his favorite live show on Earth: the Ultimate Fighting Championship, the pinnacle of the bloody sport of mixed martial arts. At his side is perhaps his best friend in the entire world, UFC President Dana White.
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