[Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 132 (Thursday, August 13, 2026)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E787-E788]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




RECOGNIZING DANA WHITE, PRESIDENT AND CEO OF THE UFC, AND HIS LEGACY OF 
                       LEADERSHIP AND PATRIOTISM

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                        HON. ABRAHAM J. HAMADEH

                               of arizona

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, August 13, 2026

  Mr. HAMADEH of Arizona. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in recognition of 
Dana White, a visionary of American sports, a stalwart patriot, and the 
president and CEO of the Ultimate Fighting Championship.
  Dana embodies the spirit of the American innovator who turns bold 
ideas into reality. For over 25 years, his dedicated leadership of the 
UFC has transformed mixed martial arts from a niche competition into 
one of the most widely watched and fastest-growing sports in the world. 
Under his care, UFC has expanded its reach, built a global fan base, 
and consistently showcased the discipline, athleticism, and competitive 
spirit that resonate with audiences across our Nation.

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  Accompanying Dana's tremendous success as a businessman is an 
unwavering loyalty to his friends, his country, and the principles he 
believes in. From the earliest days of his career, Dana has 
demonstrated a willingness to stand by those he considers family and to 
give back to the country that made his success possible. His longtime 
friendship with President Trump is an important part of that story, 
beginning with Dana's first UFC cards at the Trump Taj Mahal and 
continuing through years of mutual support.
  Dana has consistently used his platform and resources to support the 
American people, from helping rebuild communities and businesses after 
the devastating COVID-19 lockdowns to providing financial assistance to 
victims of the insidious attempt on President Trump's life in Butler, 
Pennsylvania. Whether in business, philanthropy, or public life, Dana 
has repeatedly demonstrated that loyalty is not simply something he 
talks about, it is something he lives.
  Dana's profound commitment to leveraging the UFC's success for the 
betterment of our Nation culminated in an unprecedented celebration of 
America's 250th Anniversary: UFC Freedom 250. Through painstaking 
effort, Dana with support from the White House executed a historic 
celebration of American excellence, featuring displays of our military 
might, live musical performances, and seven extraordinary fights 
broadcast to more than 34 million people worldwide. More than simply a 
sporting event, UFC Freedom 250 showcased American strength, ingenuity, 
and patriotism on a truly global stage.
  Hosted on the South Lawn of the White House, this landmark event 
underscored Dana's pivotal role in elevating MMA from a niche sport to 
a global phenomenon and a staple of American culture. His enduring 
legacy of patriotism and leadership merits the highest recognition.

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