Yahoo Sports Dana White's RNC Speech: ‘I Stand with Donald Trump'
UFC president Dana White on Tuesday night spoke at the Republican National Convention in Cleveland in support of Republican nominee for president Donald Trump.
It certainly sounds like an odd pairing, but not so much when you consider the history between White and Trump.
“In 2001, my partners and I bought the UFC and it was basically considered a blood sport,” said White at the convention. “State athletic commissions didn't support us, arenas around the world refused to host our events. Nobody took us seriously. Nobody, except Donald Trump.
“Donald was the first guy that recognized the potential that we saw in the UFC and encouraged us to build our business. He hosted our first two events at his venue. He dealt with us personally. He got in the trenches with us and he made a deal that worked for everyone. On top of that, he showed up for the fight on Saturday night and sat in the front row. He's that guy. He shows up.
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“Donald championed the UFC before it was popular, before it grew into a successful business, and I will always be grateful to him for standing with us in those early days. So tonight, I stand with Donald Trump.”
(Photo and video courtesy of Republican National Convention)
