Summary
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Dana White discusses UFC's historic success at Madison Square Garden, his philosophy on building champions, the mindset of elite fighters, and his vision for the future of combat sports. He shares insights on famous relationships, addresses criticism, and breaks down the upcoming UFC 322 card while reflecting on what separates true fighters from everyone else.
From Banned to Breaking Records at MSG
Dana White opens by celebrating UFC's remarkable transformation in New York, where they'll achieve eight of the top ten all-time Madison Square Garden gates after being banned from the state just years ago. He explains how despite this success, his mindset remains focused on what's next rather than celebrating past achievements. The conversation reveals his relentless drive and refusal to rest on accomplishments, even after selling out arenas and breaking records.
- UFC will do a $13 million gate this weekend at MSG, marking eight of the top ten all-time MSG gates
- UFC was previously kept out of New York by corrupt politicians due to gaming union issues with the Fertitta Brothers
- White's mindset is always focused on the next level rather than celebrating current success
" After this weekend, we will be eight of the top ten all-time Madison Square Garden gates. In two years, we'll be ten of the top ten all-time MSG gates. And we weren't allowed in New York a few years ago. "
The Opportunity Is Now - Advice for Young Entrepreneurs
White delivers an inspiring message to young people about seizing opportunities in today's disrupted marketplace. He argues that it's easier than ever to break into established industries and build something meaningful, citing streaming, Uber, and social media as examples of massive disruptions. He emphasizes that success requires genuine belief, consistent work, and understanding that the grind isn't as glamorous as people think, but for those truly built for it, nothing is holding them back.
- The world is now wide open for disruption - harder to break in when White was younger
- Anyone can start a YouTube channel now with good odds of success, whereas TV deals were nearly impossible 25 years ago
- You must truly believe in what you're doing to keep going through the dark times
- Many people say they want success but aren't willing to put in the unglamorous grinding work required
" The world is wide open and for the taking, for anybody. All these disrupting businesses that have come in. If there's anything that you love and you want bad enough, and you figure out that's what you want to do, and you get up every day, and you just work toward it. "
" The bigger problem with it is people say they want this stuff. Putting in the work to achieve what you think you want to achieve isn't as fun as a lot of people think it is. "
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