UFC Quick Quote: Donald Trump will always have a seat at Dana White's table
by MMAmania.com on Aug 15, 2008 12:35 AM EDT
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"I have a ton of respect for [Donald Trump]. When the Fertittas bought the UFC, most venues wouldn’t deal with us. We were outlaws. Our first event was at the Trump Taj Mahal, and Trump actually came to the fights. You’ll never hear me say a bad word about Donald Trump. He can have my seats anytime."
-- UFC President Dana White -- who is featured in the most recent edition of Playboy magazine -- talks about just about everything, including his thoughts on Mark Cuban (HDNet Fights) and Donald Trump (Affliction MMA). He also touches on the HBO deal that never was, John McCain and Barack Obama, boxing, ratings and the percieved violence of the sport. And of course, Tito Ortiz, calling him a "bigmouthed bitch, that clown." Head over to WrestlingObserver.com for the annotated Cliffs Notes version of the sit-down. Or just go buy Playboy as soon as possible. You might actually get away with the "I read it for the articles" excuse on this one.
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an in-depth interview with the most contraversial person in mma and naked chicks, im there! plus there’s the stories too.
by b.w. on Aug 15, 2008 12:42 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
“Donald Trump will always have a seat Dana Whites table?”
Why are you talking to Dana Whites table?
by Mike on Aug 15, 2008 1:12 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
AT Dana White’s table. It’s a simple error. If you have trouble understanding it… then I’m sorry. hehe
by Sean_M on Aug 15, 2008 1:39 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Here’s the actual quote from DW: "We were outlaws. Out first event was at the Trump Taj Mahal, and Trump actually came to the fights. You’ll never hear me say a bad word about Donald Trump. He can have my seats anytime."
by THORAZINE on Aug 15, 2008 2:14 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Speaking of Playboy, I hear Brook Hogan might pose for them!
by john on Aug 15, 2008 6:30 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
She’s HOT! Just too d@mn young. For all you guys out there younger than me (I’m 38), you’ll realize you’re middle age when you talk to hot girl and she calls you “sir.” It’s a bad, bad day guys. lol
by chefdaddy on Aug 15, 2008 7:06 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Cheff: I am 26, she WORKS FOR ME, except for the fact that she is always dating NOODLES!!!!
Have a good day Sir Chefdaddy!
by john on Aug 15, 2008 8:51 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
She is HOT but at times I look at her face and I see to much of her father!
by john on Aug 15, 2008 8:52 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
lMAO! Just look at her face closely next time you see her, I just cant block out the image of the Hulkster at times! Yuk!
by john on Aug 15, 2008 10:48 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Mania are you having fun super imposing heads of people now a days?
by Cogito Ergo Sum on Aug 15, 2008 10:48 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
where did the 6 to 10 M couture story go?
by Ro-J on Aug 15, 2008 10:06 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
It just faded away, kinda like Couture’s reputation and career.
by chefdaddy on Aug 15, 2008 10:29 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Cool that Dana remembers and appreciates
by theCloser on Aug 15, 2008 12:45 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Headlining news: Dana likes someone who isn’t associated with the UFC.
by c-war on Aug 15, 2008 12:48 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Strikforce is going to be at the Playboy mansion, but people who read playboy will be reading about the UFC … hmmm
Their new counter-marketing strategy is excellent.
by DirtyML on Aug 15, 2008 1:44 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I’m surprised Dana White doesn’t have a bigger smile on his face in that picture.
by UFCAddict on Aug 15, 2008 1:47 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I Think he might know, it’s not hard to tell.
by Chase on Aug 15, 2008 2:51 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yes, you’re right, I was just curious as to what the responses might be.
by UFCAddict on Aug 16, 2008 9:36 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Mania, have you had some new photo shop software in the office? Loads of cut and pasting in the last few days.
by UKmmaBOY on Aug 15, 2008 4:50 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
“In eight years, the UFC will be bigger than the NFL, bigger than World Cup soccer. It will be the biggest sport in the world.”
lol, no
by aa on Aug 15, 2008 7:02 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Viva Italia! Sqadra Azzura! World Cup champs Baby! I was actually in ROME when we won the world cup. Best experience of my ENTIRE life, nothing comes close!
by john on Aug 15, 2008 10:49 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Had a friend in Paris when France won! Said there were a million people on the Champs Elysee (sp?). Also said it was the party of a lifetime. I like Italy, but I’m a bigger fan of Brazil and England. Funny, I don’t even root for my home nation in the Cup, rather, I just LOVE a good match! Actually refused to open my restaurant one day until the women’s World Cup ended (when we beat China), was one of the best matches I’ve ever seen!
by chefdaddy on Aug 15, 2008 12:14 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Italy HATES France!~ Winning the cup in Italy was amazing, but the fact that it was against France, made it so much Sweeter!
WE GOt the Best Goalie in the entire world, and that is non-debatable!
It’s Buffon Bitch! I would love to see someone try and argue that.
Carnavaro might be the best defensemen also!
Luca Toni is a BEAST of a striker!
Viva Italia!
by john on Aug 15, 2008 5:55 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
LOL! Don’t hold back john, let me know how you really feel!
by chefdaddy on Aug 15, 2008 8:26 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I agree. I can’t see that happenening either. There will always be a segment of the population that thinks that MMA is too violent.
by Muscle Dolphin on Aug 15, 2008 8:27 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
soccer sucks, ufc is already bigger than world cup in the civilized world. whats not to like about a bunch of freaks playing to a 0-0 tie.
by day1er on Aug 15, 2008 8:11 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
For future reference, Barack is spelled with one “r” not two.
by Truth on Aug 15, 2008 8:21 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Or you can just call him by his real name- “Barry.”
by peacen'luvdon'tpushnshove on Aug 15, 2008 4:29 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Speaking of the days when like half of the UFC events took place in Atlantic City or Mohegan Sun why in the world don’t they show the East Coast any more love? The last event I was at was all the way back at UFC 55. I had the option of seeing Bisping/Evans but I chose not to. That was an INSULT of a main event. I remember the day before the tickets went on sale there were rumors about Hendo vs Tito. I’d have been sitting front row cage side for that fight instead of front row on the recliner!
Just read the cliffnotes, and its a good read.
“Did you see what a wall flower he was on [The Celebrity Apprentice]? The guy has no presence. He was the idiot hiding in the back. If he actually did something, people would know how stupid he is."
Also in the article, they speculate about Phil Baroni vs. Pete Spratt for the StrikeForce event. When will Pete Spratt fall off the face of the earth?
by ViolentMike on Aug 15, 2008 9:31 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Where is my post?? I had a bunch of comments within it. If it had something in it that you were about to post, can you please delete that part of it and post the rest?
by ViolentMike on Aug 15, 2008 9:50 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Dana White: "You’ll never hear me say a bad word about Donald Trump. He can have my seats anytime. Provided of course, he can get past Bank Stanchion"
by Jay K. on Aug 15, 2008 11:36 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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