Dana White ranks contender series over UFC pay-per-view fights in favorites list

Dana White reveals the UFC event that he enjoys the most.

Dana White ranks contender series over UFC pay-per-view fights in favorites list

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UFC CEO Dana White has his favorites when it comes to UFC events. He recently revealed that more than the big UFC pay-per-view fights, he likes the Contender Series. This is likely because the new talent is ready to prove their hunger and desire by putting everything on the line.

Dana White recently was a guest on the Pound 4 Pound podcast hosted by Kamaru Usman and Henry Cejudo. There he revealed that although he gets excited about the big PPV events, the UFC CEO cannot wait for Dana White’s Contender Series to start again. 

The Contender Series is my favorite f**king thing to do. I actually like it better than the big pay-per-views.
Dana White via Pound 4 Pound
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Dana White’s Contender Series acts as a platform for up-and-coming fighters to showcase their skills. They fight in hopes of earning a contract with the UFC. Aspiring fighters compete in the presence of Dana White and other UFC officials who evaluate their performance to pick the best talent. It began in 2017 and has become a popular avenue for fighters to break into the UFC.

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Dana White said that it is a golden opportunity for fighters to earn a bunch of money and change their families’ lives forever. Despite the fact that the UFC has often been criticized because of fighter pay and rigid contracts. Allegedly, these rigid contracts prevent fighters from renegotiating once they find relative success in the game. However, some of the top fighters in the UFC like Sean O’Malley, Jamahal Hill, and Geoff Neal got into the UFC through the Contender Series.

Dana White reveals how he manages the UFC and the best team in the world

Dana White played a crucial role in saving the UFC and building up the sport of MMA. He and the Fertitta brothers purchased the UFC back in 2001 for $2 million. They built it up today to become a multi-billion dollar company.

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Henry Cejudo asked White how he manages everything so that everything gets done correctly. 

I’m at a point in my life where I do all the s*** I like to do... From sponsorships to fighters to everything...If you ask me what I think I’m really good at, it’s building great teams.
Dana White via Pound 4 Pound

The UFC CEO claims to have the best team in the world. He said no matter if it is the NFL or any other organization his team outperforms any other competitor in sports entertainment. But maintaining such a ginormous organization is hectic. White revealed that the only things that he focuses on daily are scouting for new talent, making the best matchups possible, organizing the venue, and in production.

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