The president and CEO of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), Dana White, often remains in the headlines. The flamboyant promoter is seen announcing his exciting fight cards in his own distinct way; he is also seen at the pre-fight face-offs of the fighters of his promotions, and White is also present in the octagon to wrap the title around the waist of the winners of UFC titles.
Having said that, White has been a regular magnet for controversies. From his unapologetic support of Donald Trump to playing down concerns about provocative things that sometimes take place in the UFC, Dana White is accustomed to being at the receiving end of several such instances.
Dana Whites' wife slapping incident
Dana White slapped his wife Anne White on New Year’s Eve in 2022. He and his wife Anne White were celebrating with their friends in a club in El Squid Roe. However, things took a sharp turn when the clock ticked past twelve, announcing the arrival of the year 2023.
A small piece of footage showed Dana White leaning toward Anne White. In a moment, Anne White was seen slapping the UFC president, and in response, he responded in a second by slapping her across the face. Before things could escalate further, they were separated from the friends who were surrounding them.
Dana White revealed that both of them were heavily intoxicated, and he expressed his disappointment and regret over the incident. His wife, Anne White, also played down the incident by blaming intoxication for the brawl. She even said that it was completely out of character for Dana White to do it.
While talking to Shannon Sharpe in an interview for 'Club Shay Shay', Dana White exclaimed how difficult it was to get through the situation personally rather than publicly. He also added how miserable he felt to have made his kids feel embarrassed of their parents.
Dana White's domestic abuse history
Dana White’s mother, June White, claimed that her son had gone “overboard” with his wife, Anne White, insinuating that he had been toxic and abusive with his wife. She published an unauthorized autobiography, Dana White, King of MMA, in 2011, in which she made this accusation, among many other startling claims.
June White’s claims regarding Dana White’s treatment of Anne White got a new lease of life when the video showing him slapping Anne White went viral. He, however, addressed the issue by expressing remorse for his actions and even claiming that anything of that sort had never happened between the couple in the past. The duo has been married since 1996.
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*Last updated on November 26, 2024.
FAQs On Was Dana White slapping his wife real?
A. Yes, Dana White was recorded on tape when he slapped his wife.
A. Dana White slapped his wife on New Year’s Eve in 2022.
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A. No action was taken against him for the incident.
A. Yes, Dana White was drunk when he slapped his wife.
A. Dana White is 55 years old.
