UFC President White hints at Olympics, won’t lead charge
UFC president Dana White doesn’t feel it’s his job to bring mixed martial arts to the Olympics, but he’s apparently…
UFC president Dana White doesn’t feel it’s his job to bring mixed martial arts to the Olympics, but he’s apparently making inroads to help the cause.
During media festivities for UFC 121, White told MMAjunkie.com (www.mmajunkie.com) that he’s due in New York on Wednesday to meet those who may be sympathetic to incorporating the sport into the revered athletic competition.
“It’s probably a lot closer than I would have ever thought,” White said.
White was mum on whom he’s meeting with, though he ruled out the International Olympic Committee, which organizes and oversees the Olympic Games.
He did, however, hint that there is interest beyond the MMA community in bringing the sport to a new level of prominence within the international sporting world.
Of the meeting, he said, “Some softballs are being lobbed up, and I’m trying to hit them.”
Regardless of the apparent opportunity, White clarified he’s merely reacting to that interest – and isn’t knocking on doors. He’s too busy promoting his company.
“To try to explain to you guys how busy I am, it’s insane,” he said. “I’ve always been busy, but I’ve never been this busy. It’s been crazy, and to take something else on my plate that’s going to take time away from the actual sport, I just don’t see that being my job.