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UFC President Dana White has promised to “take care” of a fan who showed up at a press conference with a sign declaring they had quit their job to work for him.
Despite ongoing criticism over fighter pay and calls for change in the MMA world, White continues to demonstrate moments of generosity. Recently, he made headlines for offering financial support for the medical bills of 12-year-old Maya Gebala, a Canadian shooting victim, and was also involved in efforts to help free American ballerina Ksenia Karelina from a Russian prison.
On Thursday, during a livestream with MMA content creator Nina-Marie Daniele, White was shown a photo of a fan holding a large sign at the UFC 328 press conference. The sign expressed the fan’s desire to leave their job and become a UFC photographer.
Without hesitation, White responded directly to the camera, saying, “Alright, kid, I saw you, I read your sign. The press conference was such chaos, I forgot about it.
But yes, I will take care of you. We’ll bring you in and we’ll let you do something for one of the events.”
He added with a smile, “Not the White House, but something,” and encouraged the fan to get in touch with Daniele, who will help coordinate the next steps. Daniele also advised the fan to bring the sign to the event so the UFC staff can recognize and assist them.
This gesture comes as the UFC gears up for a high-stakes weekend, headlined by undefeated middleweight champion Khamzat Chimaev defending his title against former champ Sean Strickland. The rivalry between the two has been notably intense, with Strickland issuing disturbing threats that have escalated tensions. As a precaution, the fighters will stay at separate hotels, no face-off will take place, and additional security will be deployed, according to White, who said, “We’re gonna beef up security and law enforcement – all of it.”
While the UFC focuses on maintaining order for its biggest event, White’s commitment to helping a dedicated fan demonstrates his willingness to use his platform for positive impact beyond the octagon.