("If I wasn’t a friend to the gays, do you think I’d be hanging out with this fuckin’ cocksucker?" Photo courtesy of Boston.com. Apologies to the crazy dude from Brotherhood. )
During an appearance on the CBS Radio show "The MMAsh," Dana White confirmed an earlier report which suggested he would be taking a reduced media role with the UFC due to the overwhelming amount of negative attention he received after a recent hate-speech-laced video-blog. Some key quotes, via FiveOuncesofPain:
(Translation: "If pussies get offended when I drop the words ‘faggot’ and ‘bitch’ in my angry rants, then fuck it all, because I gotta be me.")
Well, at least that saves us from having to watch another show about the fabulous life of a fight promoter. But I’m curious to learn how the pilot of Dana’s show was worse than his last video blog. Does he branch out to racial slurs, or was he actually filmed throwing beer bottles at homosexuals from his car? The world may never know. And now we won’t even have his video blogs to entertain us on slow news days.
I know it sucks having to watch the things you say so that large groups of people aren’t offended — but unfortunately that’s part of the job description if you’re the president and public face of a company. Ending the vlog-project and reality show hurts the UFC from a publicity standpoint, and it doesn’t force Dana to act professionally from now on. Is this really the best resolution to the situation?
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Mon, 04/06/09 - 01:17
Good translation
Mon, 04/06/09 - 01:23
That's the spirit, Dana. Don't cut your nuts off, just put 'em back in your pants. At least he's not going the 'rehab' route.
Mon, 04/06/09 - 01:24
Goes to show how much power the gay community thinks it has, years ago people would have laughed it off ( like I did ) unfortunately, too many people got their panties in a bunch. I am not a huge Dana White fan but I applaud the guy for stickin to his guns, and besides he wasn't speaking on behalf of the UFC at the time , the people who whine about such things are ruining the country, in all actual fact its the queers who can at times be far worse in their speech to others especially those who are not queer so they really need to STFU and get on with their gay little lives,lol
Mon, 04/06/09 - 01:24
Damnnnnn, this is going to slow down the UFC's publicity. Believe it or not, those video blogs help the UFC a lot. Not to mention they are also pretty entertaining at times. Oh well, Dana will have to come up with an ingenious way of to hype up a fight. Maybe, he can get Joe Rogan to do a vlog, that would be pretty hilarious.
Mon, 04/06/09 - 01:24
I support Dana on this. He can talk about homos all day long and I will still buy the UFC's pay-per-views. This is the United States of America, and freedom of speech is allowed and encouraged. Screw the Politically Correct assholes.
Mon, 04/06/09 - 01:25
what a fuckstick. try to act like a professional, it doesn't matter who you are or how much money or influence you hold, talking like a person with Tourettes Syndrome doesn't make anyone respect you more. You WERE the face of an up and coming corporation, try to act like the CEO. If anyone at my workplace sounded off with such vulgarity they would be shown the door rather quickly. lame excuse for a lack of vocabulary, "i'm just being me, keeping it real wigga!" what a dickhead.
Mon, 04/06/09 - 01:31
when will the Fertitta bros drop White? that fuck can go sell shitty infomercials, the only job he that he is really qualified for... maybe he can pitch for Sham-wow, I think they might need a new spokesperson/pitch man.
Mon, 04/06/09 - 01:32
Holy shit. I cant belive that the Ferts and DW are giving in to this shit.... HOW MANY GAYS AND WOMEN BUY THEIR PVP? Seriously. I wonder if he pissed off blind, legless, midgets if he would apologize and change his position...so lame. Where did everyone go that understands the world isnt fair, nice, etc. Can nobody handle being called a name in todays world without grabbing their pitchforks and torches....
Mon, 04/06/09 - 01:33
Its amazing to me that people get so pissed off about words . Nowdays it seems to me that if you have an independent thought process they attack you for it and the majority of the time its the people that are so upset are ten times biggoted than you ever have been or will be. Dana was being Dana and I say if they cant take a joke fuck em. Get over it and pull up your panties you pussies
Mon, 04/06/09 - 01:34
I liked Dana's vlogs and his rants. you really got to go behind the scenes on a lot of stuff and yes he is the spokesman for the UFC and shouldn't of did a vlog just on how much of a dumb Bi*** she really is but I don't think he should stop them. People need to suck it up! Because that's real talk! He spoke his mind like he was talking to a friend and that's what makes him real. When you or I get attack there's no other choice but to go into defensive mood. Quit crying and suck it up, don't expect to not get attacked if you provoke the bear....
Mon, 04/06/09 - 01:35
Another hilarious caption.
Mon, 04/06/09 - 01:36
If Dana's goal is to play the whole, "Fine, I'll take my ball and go home" routine in order to make average joes like me hate the whiney PC "you hurt my feelings" crowd... ...it worked.
Mon, 04/06/09 - 01:38
some good old fashioned ignorant redneck hatin' by baconbackbilly there. heres a fuck you dickface coming all the way from new zealand
Mon, 04/06/09 - 01:45
That sucks. I actually really enjoyed the vlogs.
Mon, 04/06/09 - 01:46
I'd rather see Dana grow up and act like a professional than to cut off his self promotion projects. I mean the guy is the president of a major company. I'm not saying he's gotta go all "golly gee" on us but a little professionalism never hurts.
Mon, 04/06/09 - 01:46
political correctness sucks balls and people need to learn that shit like that is not offensive cause he's not talking about you fucking douches he was talking about a bitch that wrote a story he didnt like. just like when he calls rampage nad his friend retards now the handicapp supporters are going to be offended by that you know what screw you fuckers he wasnt talking to you he was talking to them in no way was he trying to be insulting to handicapped people so shut the fuck up and have a laugh. people need to learn to stay out of other peoples fucking bsiness and worry about themselves
Mon, 04/06/09 - 01:48
The fact that Dana called some woman a "fucking bitch" (I'm somewhat surprised he didn't call her a cunt) and called other people "faggots" isn't the point... and by that I mean this isn't about misogyny or homophobia. The public reaction would (or at least SHOULD) be the same if the writer had been a man and Dana had called him a "fucking asshole" or "shithead" or whatever. The point here is that the president of the largest MMA promotion in the world, basically the business face of the entire sport, intentionally filmed himself going on a hate and cuss-filled rant about someone who wrote an article critical of him, then posted it on the internet as if he thought that kind of thing is acceptable. It doesn't get much more unprofessional and classless than that.
Mon, 04/06/09 - 02:05
Dana White and Joe Rogan have been an inspiration to me over the last 5 years. They showed me that the world doesn't have to still run within some code of laws/ethics or traditional boundaries our ancestors created. They say what they want when they want because they are genuine. But...these fuckers actually shut up the mouth. I'm not saying gay people did it. I'm saying there is an entire population/empire of stupid people who actually think being offended is real, its an illusion, its the same thing as believing your opinion matters, it doesn't. I wish there was a program where they would take those people and stick em in a cage with pro MMA fighters. Call it... The "Sit-the-fuck-down-and-shut-the-fuck-up Beatdown" show. Give me a CagePotato T-Shirt for that rant!
Mon, 04/06/09 - 02:06
im really hoping this is the begining of the end of dana "fag sucking" white
Mon, 04/06/09 - 02:12
in due time, dana will be forced to join me in these living quarters. i hope he can deal with it...or as he would say 'i hope that mother fucker can fucking live in a fucking trash can and not be too much of a stupid bitch to complain about it. shit. fuck.'
Mon, 04/06/09 - 02:13
He doesn't mean that his reality show footage was "worse" in terms of offensive content, jackasses. He means it was too much for him to deal with all the cameras, attention, and extra work it causes. It is "worse" because he doesn't just have to take a half hour out of his day to film and edit a vlog, but that he has cameras watching his every move. That is why it is "worse." So all of you people that are hoping for this awful footage of Dana calling his MW and LHW champions the "N" word, and him telling Lorenzo to shut his dirty Wop mouth before he slaps it shut for him are going to be disappointed that there won't be some bootleg copy of that footage from the reality show up on YouTube anytime soon.
Mon, 04/06/09 - 02:14
Dana doesnt have editing rights over his vlogs? Not doing them at all and claiming that "I gotta be me" just seems to solidify that idea that maybe Dana has plateaued in how far he can take the UFC as the face of the UFC. Its too bad those are going away because seeing the backstage stuff pre and post fights was great.
Mon, 04/06/09 - 02:16
THIS JUST IN, THE UNDERTAKER IS 17-0 AT WRESTLEMANIA. HE NEEDS TO FIGHT IN MMA, AND SHOW YOU BOYS HOW IT SHOULD BE DONE. 17-0, WOW THATS REALLY BADASS TO HAVE A RECORD LIKE THAT. GIMME A HELL YEAH.......................CAUSE STONE COLD SAID SO..................
Mon, 04/06/09 - 02:22
is it just me or has the forum been over-run with homophobes...In dana's own words "grow up fuckers!!" Completely agree. some good old fashioned ignorant redneck hatin' by baconbackbilly there. heres a fuck you dickface coming all the way from new zealand/New York I love this sport and the fans....but people need to be tolerant of others...if people get offended, hey that's there biz...but CP is right, you have to watch what you say especially if you're always in the public eye.
Mon, 04/06/09 - 02:22
actually fans not so much....
Mon, 04/06/09 - 02:26
DW knows his limits. Not only does he not WANT to change and clean up his language, but he knows that it would be next to impossible for him to do. Rather than be under the microscope and get crucified the next time he accidentally lets an f-bomb slip (and we know it would... probably very quickly), he just decides not to have a camera pointed at him so much. Good for him.
Mon, 04/06/09 - 02:26
I agree with agentsmith. It's not a matter of political correctness, it the inappropriateness of the situation. Gays and women aren't the people pushing this issue because those demographic groups aren't generally the ones who watch the UFC. The mainstream sports media are the source of the "outrage." Mainstream sports writers are so far removed from the reality of MMA that they are still out of touch with the world of MMA and the UFC. Is Dana White homophobic and misogynistic? Sure he is, but MMA fans are aware of that and willing to let Dana be Dana because it's entertaining. Most every guy (gay or straight) in the MMA world is homophobic and misogynistic. I hear "faggot" and "bitch" and "queer" and "pussy" every day at my gym. It's just part of the mindset of fighters. In a perfect world, this would be different and fighters would be able to balance hyper-masculine aggression with compassion and acceptance. But until you can eliminate the fear that accompanies anger, it won't change. To be hyper-aggressive you have to put down everyone else as weaker than you, regardless of gender or sexual orientation. Our society and vocabulary use gender and sexual orientation to express this mindset, but the attitude and the language can be separated from each other in this case.
Mon, 04/06/09 - 02:37
lol, "hate-speech"? are you fucking retarded?
Mon, 04/06/09 - 02:37
Well put BigCityNights
Mon, 04/06/09 - 02:54
People just need to accept the random shit that happens around the faces of the UFC. Get real -- Right now, Joe Rogan's trippin balls on some DMT or gettin' whacked out on some yellow Mercedes' pills, and somewhere Dana White's callin' an asian girl in a Honda a "Chink Motherfucker".
Mon, 04/06/09 - 02:55
oh yea -- and Chuck Liddell's having sex with a girl who's name he doesn't even know
Mon, 04/06/09 - 03:02
Thanks a lot you mother fuckers, there go my preciuos vlogs. FUCK!
Mon, 04/06/09 - 03:02
Every single mouth-breathing ignorant piece of shit that has defended Dana needs to fuck off and die. What the hell is wrong with sticking to the words shit and fuck? Dana White is a piece of shit, he uses the word "retard" over and over. All of you fanboys then take up that usage. Go up to a family that care for a mentally challenged person, and tell them their kid is a retard. C'mon, you have free speech, and people are just "retarded" if they get offended by your stupidity and bigotry. Right, Mr. Tough Guy? Dana White is a piece of shit. He calls a woman a bitch and is 100% clueless. Does he call his wife a bitch? His mother? Would his followers do the same? You, assfuck, that agrees with Dana and is reading this right now, go up to any woman and go call her a bitch. Your tough right? They got to "respect" you right? WEAK! WEAKNESS!! All you fucking "tough" pieces of shit need to fuck off and die. I'll fucking piss a shit sandwhich right in all your fucking faces. Fuck you Dana White, you influence untold millions of asswipe shitfucks who will blindly follow you and defend your stupidity and ignorance. THIS is the dumbing down of America. These are the same pieces of shit that want mma fights to be "exciting" which just ends up in shitty kickboxing with no MIXED martial art skills. FUCK ALL YOU WEAK IGNORANT FUCKS!
Mon, 04/06/09 - 03:05
Am I alone when i say that i could really give 2 shits about seeing DW anymore? Did you all actually enjoy all of those annoying rants from that penis-faced douche?
Mon, 04/06/09 - 03:07
Well put, FUCK YOU.
Mon, 04/06/09 - 03:23
While fighters in the cage can punch people in the face, Stomp on their bodies and try to snap their limbs off, the boss of these fighters can ironicly not say Faggot nor Retard? I think people need to put things in perspective and lighten the fuck up.
Mon, 04/06/09 - 03:28
BigCityNights ^ is right on the money! That should shut all you Dana lovers up....are you sure you're all not gay for him?
Mon, 04/06/09 - 03:42
THE GAY PEOPLE R ARE THE IDENTIFING THEMSELFS AS FOGGATS NOT DANA WHITE
Mon, 04/06/09 - 03:42
Thats pretty scary talk Escobar, now quit trying to be a tough guy and accept the fact that not everybody has to be P.C today whether Dana White, or Me, these are opinions and learn to accept it, was it his use of FAGGOT that offended you? maybe BITCH, was it my use of the word QUEERS? get a life! New Zealand is one of the few places I'd actually like to visit but I sure hope that not everybody is queer like you down there, that would suck big time. "FUCK YOU" this is for you, next time you want to rant and rave like a lunatic, do us all a favour...take a couple seconds and then reach into your panties pull out that maxi-pad and jam that fucker into your pie hole o.k. real mma fans don't give a rats ass what you or what Dana white have to say about some Dumb-ass chick from Sherdog, and if you had half a brain you would understand that.
Mon, 04/06/09 - 03:43
YEAH DONT I RIGHT SO GOOD ,PISS OFF
Mon, 04/06/09 - 03:48
I love how Bloody Elbow played up this controversy so much with all their articles and comments about how inappropriate Danas statements were but then they go and make fun of gay men with lines about cocksucking. How can you be against derogatory statements about gays but in favor of making jokes at the expense of the gay community? Where’s the phony outrage now BE contributors?
Mon, 04/06/09 - 04:07
dude i think the bloody elbow staff is made up of gays... which is why they are allowed to make fun gays then, just like how black people are allowed to use the word n*gger it would explain why they were so outraged and why i've never seen a hot chick in a bikini on their website (complete opposite of mmamania or cagepotato) I mean the things I'd do to Laura Celeste... geez
Mon, 04/06/09 - 04:08
DavesNotHereMan: You aren't going to make fun of gay men with lines about licking pussy. On a serious note, all my gay friends use the word "fag" to describe... well, fags.
Mon, 04/06/09 - 04:15
It is fucking ridiculous. I use the word 'fag' all the time, I insult my good friends with it and vice versa. It doesn't mean shit, I respect gay people and have known a few over the years, I haven't a bad word to say about them. It's unfortunate that a few vocal pussy ass whinging bitches need to make some noise. Political correctness is way out of control.
Mon, 04/06/09 - 04:23
Chris you fucking idiot, you're not the face of a multi-million dollar company where your words are heard by thousands of fucking people. Comparing the shit you say to Dana's is just retarded i do agree with your point about the gay community being a bunch of vocal pussy ass whinging bitches that need to make some noise i couldn't have said it better myself
Mon, 04/06/09 - 04:31
Well colour me a retarded fucking idiot then. You are correct, he is the face of a company and should behave appropriately; the fact remains ANYBODY should be able to say what they like without a group of pansies pretending they've had their feelings hurt. Erm, and in the best tradition of the CP comments section, 'fuck you douche bag motherfucking retarded fag licking spunk muncher'. Hey, just trying to fit in.
Mon, 04/06/09 - 04:44
Motherfucker! Even though he's a god damn CEO, I don't think he should have to start censoring anti-gay comments, cuz then the retards will start complaining, the cunt ass bitches (oh wait are they already complaining?) will then go off, and sooner or later we can't say anything I wish Dana didn't give in to the gays and stood by his ideology to offend everyone equally it would have been so awesome if he did an angry rant directed towards the gays after they asked for an apology, he would send a strong message that he does not negotiate with the gay terrorist
Mon, 04/06/09 - 05:04
Hahaha, its too bad I probably would have watched that show. I always find it funny when we expect rich/famous people to act differently then the average person. Dana is not a role model and doesn't pretend to be. The vlog was supposed to capture him in personal behind the scene moments. Its not like he said those comments in a press release or during an event. I am confused as to how anyone could be outraged about this? Everyone is saying "you have to be proffesional!?!?!? he is the president !! omg!1 omg" You can't expect everyone to act like a preppy role model. "what about the kids!!". These powerful groups in America jumping on what people say are getting out of control. The All Sharptons and the like need to take a deep breathe and chill. I think we should all give a sarcastic slow clap to all those pressing this issue and killed what could have been a pretty decent show (American Promoter). Its Dana Fucking White not Mary Poppins grow the fuck up.
Mon, 04/06/09 - 05:07
Back in the day, calling a police officer "cop" or "copper" was akin to calling a black "nigger." I'm just sayin, you homosexually phallic-breathed female dogs.
Mon, 04/06/09 - 05:33
I'm a fag (queer, homo, bi or whatever you wanna call me), I heard what Dana said, and I heard the apology. It seemed sincere. I have no problem with anyone using any word as long as I know their true feelings, and he made that clear in his apology. The thing some people have to realize is, words mean things, and if someone doesn't know your TRUE feelings, they may think you using the word fag because you don't like gays. It's the same reason people may think you were racist if you said the n word. To all the people on this forum who really are homophobic, you have the right to dislike anyone or any group you like. Just realize though you may be grappling/sparing with a fag (dun dun dunnnn!) and not know it! >:-)
Mon, 04/06/09 - 05:49
WHAT ABOUT WRESTLEMANIA 25? ANY OF YOU FUCKING QUEERS WANT TO TALK ABOUT WRESTLEMANIA 25. IT WAS A DAMN GOOD SHOW, AND THE UNDERTAKER HIT THE BIG 17-0 BY BEATING SHAWN MICHAELS LAST NIGHT. I THINK THATS AWESOME. DON'T YOU THINK THATS AWESOME TO. CAN'T WAIT TO WATCH MONDAY NIGHT RAW TONIGHT AT 9:00 PM. YOU QUEER MOTHER FUCKERS SHOULD TUNE IN AND SEE WHAT A REAL FIGHT IS ALL ABOUT. DON'T FORGET, 9:00PM TONIGHT ON SPIKE T.V. ONE REASON WHY YOU FOLKS SHOULD TUNE IN AND THATS BECAUSE STOOOOOOOOONE COOOOOOOOOLD SAID SO............................
Mon, 04/06/09 - 06:06
CORRECTION. WWE MONDAY NIGHT RAW IS ON THE USA CHANNEL. DAMN I HATE WHEN I'M WRONG, WHICH AS YOU ALL KNOW IS NOT VERY OFTEN AT ALL.
Mon, 04/06/09 - 06:23
people need to chill out and let shit go. if every fag, nigger, whop, spic n jew in the world went off when someone called them a name we would be in a pretty segregated society. Dana is someone who believes in a thing called the Constitution and reserved his right to FREE SPEECH no matter the forum and is allowed to say what he wants. Besides how many fags really watch MMA? cant be that big of the market, right. Its about fighting not about how shit happens outside of the cage anyway. I think that Sherdog has provoked this bullshit and need to apologize for their "Anonymous" source bullshit. PS fire the cunt who made up the story to begin with, she wrote a bullshit article about him and deserves to join the ranks of the unemployed.
Mon, 04/06/09 - 06:32
Woohooo! Its time to celebrate! Spineless White is going down! He couldn't take more than 14 hours of bad press before he crumbled like Slice after 14 secs of octagon stress. (Yeah I know its more like a circle, but that doesn't fuckin rhyme does it?) -Greasy Slippery Pornsmile -
Mon, 04/06/09 - 06:33
lol Dirk is right, the gays are acting against the constitution and has removed one of dana's rights look at dana now! his right to free speech has been taken away! now we're no better than the communists
Mon, 04/06/09 - 06:36
looks like we better get out the hammer and sickle then
Mon, 04/06/09 - 07:29
Practice what you preach there pal. Your insulting people for.......insulting people. How can you go off on a rant like that calling names etc. while telling people there wrong for what they say. Thats like the pot calling the kettle black. Oh yeah, fuck you retarded pillow biting fudge packing faggot. Your just a lesbian cunt dike carpet munching hatchet wound licking midget bitch.
Mon, 04/06/09 - 08:55
" Escobar Says: Mon, 04/06/2009 - 13:38 some good old fashioned ignorant redneck hatin' by baconbackbilly there. heres a fuck you dickface coming all the way from new zealand" who gives a flying fuck at a baked potato what a 3rd world monkey ass bitch fag little NOTHING place like new zealand thinks? Shut the fuck up MEAT before someone sticks a missile up your ass.
Mon, 04/06/09 - 09:30
sponsors put pressure on the UFC and Dana is forced to behave.its as simple as that..and the fertitas would be filing for bankruptcy for station casinos on april the 15th so they dont have any leverage on this issue..so the 3 of them (inc danA) officially lost theyr balls....they bowed down to the gays and lesbian movement lol
Mon, 04/06/09 - 10:19
damn homo commies
Tue, 04/07/09 - 06:33
It's not even about what he said, it is about the fact that the ufc is not allowing the fighters representatives to get into the locker rooms with the fighters. Dana and co can infuence these fighters to make bad desicions on upcoming fights, without there managers and reps knowing whats on the table. checkout what sherdog
Tue, 04/07/09 - 06:39
Dana could recover a lot of lost ground if he was "accidently" filmed doing 69 with Joe Rogan. I know Joe would go along, he is a good company man. After that, all the skinny, weakling, snivelling gays would love Dana! Do it, Dana!!! You might even give up horny sluts after tasting Joe's meat log!
Tue, 04/07/09 - 08:40
My last name is Gay (literally) so should I be offended when someone refers to homosexuals as gays? Fuck no, because I'm not a whiny pussy. So what if he called some guy a faggot? Dana White can call people whatever he wants until the world stops using my name for homosexuals and pretending that's politically correct. Fags!
Tue, 04/07/09 - 09:34
As innappropriate as I think Dana White's comments were, they weren't the real source of the outrage. People, even those that are the heads of large companies, get away with saying far worse. They just don't say them about reporters. Calling out and intimidating reporters generates very bad press and causes every other relevant reporter to gang up on you. This creates a bigger issue, and starts to filter into the actual media where interest groups (who mostly hate the sport) find out, and get up in your sponsors faces. It's bad business. It's bad business to use words like that in a public setting, but it's moronic to use them against a reporter. Oh, and a quick response to the seeming majority of the posters here? Why is it that people should just roll over and accept whatever you or Dana White wants to call them? Should Loretta Hunt, or any of the Gay or Womans groups that were offended just take it because you think so? In this case, they're fighting back, and they won. Good for them. That's was this sport is about, right? The problem is that in the real world, peole don't settle all of their disputes with fists and kicks. They use courts and columns, words and contacts. So maybe Dana should quit being a bitch if he can't handle a little hardball. Why should he worry about Harley-Davidson, those pc faggots? He doesn't need their money.
Tue, 04/07/09 - 09:43
And just for the record, free speach is very much protected, including that of gay, lesbian and womens groups, and the UFC's sponsors. The government didn't tell them what they could say (fascism, really, more than communism), sponsors did (capitalism)
Tue, 04/07/09 - 10:36
the gays are using the sponsors as a conduit to achieve their political views of communism, clearly quite evident
Wed, 04/08/09 - 09:26
^ FAGGOT!
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