Dana White, Donald Trump and the Rise of Cage-Match Politics
January 2, 2025
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Over the past five years, one sports league has gained popularity faster than any other: Ultimate Fighting Championship, or U.F.C.
Matt Flegenheimer, a correspondent for The Times, discusses the man behind the league and how his longtime friendship with President-elect Donald J. Trump has transformed what once was a fringe sport into a culture and political powerhouse.
GuestMatt Flegenheimer () , a correspondent at The New York Times who focuses on indepth profiles of powerful figures.
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• Dana White, the U.F.C.’s chief executive, has shot to the peak of Trumpera culture and political influence () . What does he want?
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