Dana White discusses history and current state of the UFC

The sport of mixed martial arts and the UFC are at a very interesting moment in their developmental history. Some might call it a tipping point. MMA is arguably the fasting growing sport in the world, and, with a recent seven-year deal inked between the Fox network and the UFC, is poised to become a key element of mainstream athletic culture around the world. Both the face and the heart of the multi-billion-dollar empire is UFC President Dana White.

As he gears up for two major UFC events in April — UFC on Fuel TV 2 and UFC 145: Jones vs. Evans — White found some time to sit down and rap with StudioMMA’s Marcus Kowal. The two discussed a wide range of topics, and White offered some very intriguing commentary that provides fresh insight into the sport, the company, and the mind of the man behind it all. StudioMMA will be presenting this remarkable 40-minute interview as a three-part series this week, beginning today with a 12-minute segment.