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Conor McGregor, Dana White react to shooting of former United States President: ‘I’m sick to my stomach’

Conor McGregor and Dana White react to shooting of former US President I'm sick to my stomachA host of mixed martial arts stats, including UFC pair, Conor McGregor and Dana White have shared their reactions…

Conor McGregor and Dana White react to shooting of former US President I'm sick to my stomach

A host of mixed martial arts stats, including UFC pair, Conor McGregor and Dana White have shared their reactions after former United States President, Donald Trump was injured during a shooting at his election rally in Pennsylvania today.

Trump, who is rallying to regain the presidency this year, is reportedly “fine” after he was the target of an assassination attempt at an election rally today in Butlet, Pennsylvania.

Appearing to be struck over his right ear, Trump, who has attended multiple UFC pay-per-view cards in recent years, fell to the ground on stage, before he was swarmed by members of the secret service – with several gunshots ringing out.

Escorted from the election rally on the East Coast, Trump’s current condition has been described as “fine” by officials, with further reports revealing the alleged shooter has been neutralized by law enforcement, along with another attendee at the event.

A host of mixed martial arts stats, including UFC pair, Conor McGregor and Dana White have shared their reactions after former United States President, Donald Trump was injured during a shooting at his election rally in Pennsylvania today.

Trump, who is rallying to regain the presidency this year, is reportedly “fine” after he was the target of an assassination attempt at an election rally today in Butlet, Pennsylvania.

Appearing to be struck over his right ear, Trump, who has attended multiple UFC pay-per-view cards in recent years, fell to the ground on stage, before he was swarmed by members of the Secret Service – with several gunshots ringing out.

Escorted from the election rally on the East Coast, Trump’s current condition has been described as “fine” by officials, with further reports revealing the alleged shooter has been neutralized by law enforcement, along with another attendee at the event.

Reacting to the attempted assination of Trump, UFC CEO, Dana White offered his suppor to the Republican candidate, claiming he was “sick” to hear the news.

“I’m on a plane right now flying to Italy and my phone has been blowing up with text messages from people informing me @realdonaldtrump was shot,” Dana White posted on Instagram. “I am absolutely sick to my stomach and in complete shock. I still don’t know how bad it is or if he’s oky. But @mickmaynard2 just sent me this picture and I’m praying President Trump is 100% healthy.”

“This image perfectly reflects EXACTLY the man I know Donald Trump to be,” Dana White continued. “He is the toughest, most resilient, AMERICAN BAD ASS on this planet. I hope the weak coward that show him gets what he deserves, and I can’t WAIT to stand up on that stage with him on Thursday and introduce him at the Republican National Convention and tell the WORLD exactly the character of the friend and man I KNOW!!”

Former two-weight UFC champion, Conor McGregor also weighed in the attempted assassination of Trump, offering his support to the former United States President.

“A 78 year old multiple billionaire he should be on a yacht on the Med touring golf courses,” Conor McGregor posted on his official X account. But he is not. He is in Pennsylvania spitting out bullets! Running for the love of his country! God speed Donald! God bless the United States.”

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Dana White offers support to “bad ass” Donald Trump

Reacting to the attempted assination of Trump, UFC CEO, Dana White offered his support to the Republican candidate, claiming he was “sick” to hear the news.

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“I’m on a plane right now flying to Italy and my phone has been blowing up with text messages from people informing me @realdonaldtrump was shot,” Dana White posted on Instagram. “I am absolutely sick to my stomach and in complete shock. I still don’t know how bad it is or if he’s oky. But @mickmaynard2 just sent me this picture and I’m praying President Trump is 100% healthy.”

“This image perfectly reflects EXACTLY the man I know Donald Trump to be,” White continued. “He is the toughest, most resilient, AMERICAN BAD ASS on this planet. I hope the weak coward that show him gets what he deserves, and I can’t WAIT to stand up on that stage with him on Thursday and introduce him at the Republican National Convention and tell the WORLD exactly the character of the friend and man I KNOW!

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Former two-weight UFC champion, Conor McGregor also weighed in the attempted assassination of Trump, offering his support to the former United States President.

“A 78 year old multiple billionaire he should be on a yacht on the Med touring golf courses,” Conor McGregor posted on his official X account. But he is not. He is in Pennsylvania spitting out bullets! Running for the love of his country! God speed Donald! God bless the United States.”

‘Absolutely Sick To My Stomach’ – Dana White, Conor McGregor, & Other UFC Figures React To Shooting At Donald Trump Rally

Donald Trump, the 45th U.S. President and likely Republican nominee in the upcoming U.S. presidential election, is reportedly safe after being rushed off stage following an apparent assassination attempt at a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania. The Associated Press reports that Trump said “Oh” and grabbed at his ear when the shots first rang out, with […]

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Donald Trump, the 45th U.S. President and likely Republican nominee in the upcoming U.S. presidential election, is reportedly safe after being rushed off stage following an apparent assassination attempt at a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania.

The Associated Press reports that Trump said “Oh” and grabbed at his ear when the shots first rang out, with the presumptive Republican nominee crouching down as two more shots were heard.

Trump was tackled on stage by agents, who were covering to protect him from the gunfire, as screams were heard throughout the thousands gathered for the rally. When Trump got back to his feet, he appeared to have blood on his face but pumped his fist as he was escorted off stage and away from the scene.

Spokesman Steven Cheung subsequently released the following statement.

“President Trump thanks law enforcement and first responders for their quick action during this heinous act. He is fine and is being checked out at a local medical facility. More details will follow.”

Multiple reports, citing Butler County District Attorney Richard Goldinger, state that a suspected gunman and at least one member of the rally’s audience were killed.

UFC Fighters & Personalities React To Apparent Trump Shooting

Trump and UFC CEO Dana White have had a long-standing loyalty and friendship to one another dating back to the UFC’s early days. When Zuffa purchased the promotion at the start of 2001, the first two events (UFC 30 and UFC 31) were held at the then-Trump Taj Mahal (now the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino) in Atlantic City, New Jersey.

White was a big supporter of Trump during the 2016 and 2020 elections and appeared to continue to be such with Trump being the presumptive Republican Party nominee for the 2024 election.

The Pennsylvania rally was the last Trump was holding prior to the start of the Republican National Convention that begins on July 15.

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UFC CEO Dana White to speak at the Republican National Convention on Thursday, July 18

UFC CEO Dana White to speak at the Republic National Convention on Thursday, July 18Dana White will once again step up to the podium in support of his friend and former president Donald…

UFC CEO Dana White to speak at the Republic National Convention on Thursday, July 18

Dana White will once again step up to the podium in support of his friend and former president Donald J. Trump.

Per a report from the Wall Street Journal, the UFC CEO will introduce Trump when he accepts his nomination to run for president at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on Thursday, July 18.

This will be White’s third time speaking for Trump ahead of an election after making appearances at the 2016 and 2020 Republican National Conventions.

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Dana White’s friendship with Trump goes back to the early 2000s when ’45’ gave the UFC a home at his venues in New Jersey as the promotion struggled to find anyone willing to host them.

In the years since, Trump has made regular appearances at UFC events, the most recent coming at UFC 302 in June when the promotion headed back to the Prudential Center in Newark.

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Dana White Offers Three-word response to sponsor’s demand he take down a video supporting Trump

Despite insisting that he tries to stay out of politics for the most part, Dana White refuses to bend the knee to anyone who disapproves of his support for the recently convicted former president.

During an appearance on Theo Von’s podcast late last year, White shared his three-word response to a UFC sponsor who demanded that he take down a video supporting Trump on his social media account.

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“I posted a video for Trump on my personal social media,” White said this past November. “One of our big sponsors called and said, ‘Take that down.’ You know what I said? Go f*ck yourself. You vote for whoever you want to vote for, and I’ll vote for whoever I want to vote for. That’s how this works.

“I don’t even care who you’re voting for. It’s none of my f*cking business. F*ck you. Don’t ever f*cking call me and tell me who to vote for.”

UFC CEO Dana White to speak at the Republican National Convention on Thursday, July 18

UFC CEO Dana White to speak at the Republic National Convention on Thursday, July 18Dana White will once again step up to the podium in support of his friend and former president Donald…

UFC CEO Dana White to speak at the Republic National Convention on Thursday, July 18

Dana White will once again step up to the podium in support of his friend and former president Donald J. Trump.

Per a report from the Wall Street Journal, the UFC CEO will introduce Trump when he accepts his nomination to run for president at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on Thursday, July 18.

This will be White’s third time speaking for Trump ahead of an election after making appearances at the 2016 and 2020 Republican National Conventions.

Dana White

Dana White’s friendship with Trump goes back to the early 2000s when ’45’ gave the UFC a home at his venues in New Jersey as the promotion struggled to find anyone willing to host them.

In the years since, Trump has made regular appearances at UFC events, the most recent coming at UFC 302 in June when the promotion headed back to the Prudential Center in Newark.

Dana White

Dana White Offers Three-word response to sponsor’s demand he take down a video supporting Trump

Despite insisting that he tries to stay out of politics for the most part, Dana White refuses to bend the knee to anyone who disapproves of his support for the recently convicted former president.

During an appearance on Theo Von’s podcast late last year, White shared his three-word response to a UFC sponsor who demanded that he take down a video supporting Trump on his social media account.

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“I posted a video for Trump on my personal social media,” White said this past November. “One of our big sponsors called and said, ‘Take that down.’ You know what I said? Go f*ck yourself. You vote for whoever you want to vote for, and I’ll vote for whoever I want to vote for. That’s how this works.

“I don’t even care who you’re voting for. It’s none of my f*cking business. F*ck you. Don’t ever f*cking call me and tell me who to vote for.”

Frank Shamrock reveals reason for bitter battle with UFC boss Dana White: ‘He’s a piece of crap’

Frank Shamrock reveals reason for bitter spat with UFC boss Dana White he's a piece of crapFrank Shamrock and Dana White have taken shots at one another, as the two no longer see eye-to-eye. When…

Frank Shamrock reveals reason for bitter spat with UFC boss Dana White he's a piece of crap

Frank Shamrock and Dana White have taken shots at one another, as the two no longer see eye-to-eye.

When the Ferttitas and White bought the UFC, Shamrock revealed they hired him to help consult them. The goal was to get the UFC back-regulated and be a prominent sport. However, Shamrock says he disagreed with what White and Fertitta wanted to do, which is why he didn’t fight for the promotion again and left his consulting role.

“It’s just personal. When the Fertitta’s bought the UFC, they hired me to consult them… I never did business with them because I didn’t believe in their marketing plan. Because I didn’t join them, I became an adversary. I did K1 instead of the UFC, I did a deal with so-and-so instead of the UFC, when asked I spoke to the truth, marketing plans sucked, and they lost $20 million right out of the gate… No one even knew we had rules or we put this regulation in. The minute I didn’t join the team, I was on the other team,” Frank Shamrock said on the Jaxxon Podcast.

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As Shamrock says, he never ended up fighting again in the UFC despite being the light heavyweight champion. Shamrock ended up competing for Strikeforce and Elite XC as well as K1.

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Frank Shamrock calls Dana White a piece of crap

When asked if Frank Shamrock has any interest in rebuilding his relationship with Dana White, the former UFC champ said he has no interest in that.

Dana White insists that the UFC is not a monopoly: 'We're just the best'

“No, he’s a piece of crap. I have no interest, he’s not in my life. It’s the other reason why I’m not in the sport, he’s the figurehead of the sport and I don’t want anything to do with him or by proxy this sport,” Shamrock said.

With Shamrock and White not seeing eye-to-eye, the former champ is not in the UFC Hall of Fame and likely will never be.

MMA News Today: Dana White Hits Back At Claims UFC Is A ‘Monopoly’, Ranked UFC Fighter Legally Changes First Name To ‘King’, & More

Welcome to MMA News Today, a daily feature running down the most interesting stories in the world of mixed martial arts. For July 8, 2024, we’re taking a look at: Dana White Insists UFC Isn’t A Monopoly Because ‘Anyone’ Can Start An MMA Promotion During the long process of the antitrust lawsuit that was filed against the UFC […]

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Welcome to MMA News Today, a daily feature running down the most interesting stories in the world of mixed martial arts. For July 8, 2024, we’re taking a look at:

  • White argues that UFC is the best at what they do rather than a monopoly
  • There’s a new “King” in the lightweight division
  • Top 15 lightweights scheduled for UFC’s return to Paris

Dana White Insists UFC Isn’t A Monopoly Because ‘Anyone’ Can Start An MMA Promotion

During the long process of the antitrust lawsuit that was filed against the UFC by former members of the roster, the case was granted class certification.

While a settlement was eventually reached, many concluded that the class certification validated the allegation that the UFC holds a monopoly over the sport. Unsurprisingly, the promotion disagreeds with that notion.

Dana White spoke out on this during a recent interview with Fox News, where he debated the idea that the MMA leader prevents others from being able to compete at its level.

He made the case that the UFC is simply the best at what it does, but that it’s not stopping others from trying to replicate the success achieved by the sport’s leading promotion.

“People have called us ‘monopoly’ and all this stuff for years. We’re not a monopoly, we’re just the best,” White said. “We’re the best at what we do, there’s no barrier to entry, anyone could get into this.

“You could start a league tomorrow and pay the guys whatever you want, you can do whatever you want but a lot of smart, talented, big business moguls have got into this sport and tried to compete with me and they couldn’t do it,” White continued. “But everybody — there’s no barrier to entry, anyone can get into this thing tomorrow.”

Bobby Green Officially Changes His Name To ‘King’ Green Ahead Of UFC 304 Return

Islam Makhachev sits atop the UFC’s lightweight division as the world champion and pound-for-pound best fighter in the sport. Now, however, 155 pounds has a new king.

#15-ranked Bobby Green made his intentions clear in the past that he was looking to change his name, but it has now been made official.

When he makes the walk at UFC 304 later this month to face Paddy Pimblett, he will do so under a new name, King Green.

He gave fans a glimpse of the official documentation on Instagram, which clearly shows that from this point on, he will answer to King and King only.

Renato Moicano Set To Face Benoît Saint Denis In Paris Over Five Rounds

The Octagon is set to return to the French capital for a third consecutive year, with UFC Paris going down at the Accor Arena on September 28.

Ag. Fight reported that top 15 lightweights will face off in Paris with France’s Benoît Saint Denis taking on Brazil’s Renato Moicano. MMA Junkie later confirmed that the contest is set to take place over five rounds.

It remains to be seen whether that marks the break of Ciryl Gane’s streak of Paris headliners, or if “God of War” and his Brazilian counterpart are set for a five-round co-headliner.

Moicano is riding a three-fight win streak from the #10 spot, while Saint Denis, who is two spots below him in the rankings, will look to bounce back from his defeat to Dustin Poirier in March.

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