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Post by legendary123 on Jun 28, 2010 15:41:11 GMT -5
So this past week my family took a trip to Las Vegas and I had never been so I tagged along. I had an awesome time on the strip and the amount of stuff to see and do was overwhelming. I was a little bummed out to know that the UFC gym doesn't give out their address publicly and I couldn't find it even though I was told it was near the Rio. I did get to see Wand Fight team gym and Extreme Couture which was sweet. But to top off the vacation (hoping to see someone from the UFC) on our last day as my brother and I walked the strip near Treasure Island, this sweet ass Ferrari all black with black 20's with a red lip rolls up next to us at the signal light and my brother spots it and starts freaking out over the car. We went up to take a picture of it and as I got up to the corner of the sidewalk my mouth dropped because it was none other than Dana White. I just yelled, "Danaaaa!"(like an idiot) and he smiled and said hi and then unlike most celebs, he asked our names and where we were from and how long we were staying for. Super nice guy in person and he even carried on the conversation after the light was green and held up traffic! He asked if we would be there for the Lesnar vs Carwin fight and I told him we missed it by a week and he made a sad face. I told him we never saw a UFC ppv live and he was like, "Are you serious!? There really is nothing better then being there live, you HAVE to come here for at least one!" So I told him I wished mma was legalized in New York where we live so it would be within our range to go to one. He said, "You know what, we are working hard on New York but hit me on Twitter and remind me and I'll get you guys to an event when we are close to New York hows that sound?" I freaked out like a little kid and then Dana asked my name one more time and thanked us and told us to be safe lol. True class act. Here is a pic I quick shot as we started talking. Enjoy!
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Post by kimb0slic3 on Jun 28, 2010 16:52:07 GMT -5
thats awesome Im jealous... but damn nice too meet him.. seems like a very nice person.
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Post by sean™ on Jun 28, 2010 17:49:47 GMT -5
That's awesome. Say what you want about Dana's business practices, but he always seems to be legit with the fans and care about them.
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Post by PdW2kX on Jun 28, 2010 18:16:54 GMT -5
Love him or hate him, you really can't fault how Dana White treats his fans. He always goes above and beyond to give back to the fans in any way he can.
That's an awesome story, and one SICK car.
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Post by Kliquid on Jun 28, 2010 19:49:41 GMT -5
Love him or hate him, you really can't fault how Dana White treats his fans. He always goes above and beyond to give back to the fans in any way he can. Absolutely. He's always a good guy to the fans, which I can definitely appreciate. It's just his obnoxious comments about any competitor of UFC that make me upset.
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Post by downwardspiral: Hostility on Jun 28, 2010 20:11:49 GMT -5
Dana is a class act. I cant wait for the lift of the ban of New York MMA action. Obviously NYC will get the lvoe first but I can't see Buffalo/Niagara Falls too fall behind
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Post by Mr. Old School™ on Jun 28, 2010 21:03:44 GMT -5
Man, that's friggin' awesome. Probably a once-in-a-lifetime experience right there.
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Post by PrideFcF on Jun 28, 2010 21:19:53 GMT -5
Considering he could have just lazily threw a thumbs up gesture and sped off, and it still would have been nice of him, it's impressive to hear he took a bit of time to have a friendly chat. Always good to hear things like this about athletes/celebrities.
Such a beautiful car as well.
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Post by Patrick Bateman (original) on Jun 28, 2010 23:12:19 GMT -5
That is excellent. You should have Pm'd me. I just got back. I could have told you where the UFC gym is and got you in to watch an exhibition fight on the show.
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Post by Gonzo Customs on Jun 29, 2010 11:34:36 GMT -5
That's awesome man, Dana is always really nice to the fans, always down to earth and willing to chat and hook people up. I bumped into him between doors while I was leaving the Palms, I didn't recognize him at first and he was all Hey, how's it going. I just smiled and said good, you? He said excellent or something rather, then I held the door for him(at that point it hadn't clicked it was him), then I turn back and Gray Maynard is behind him along with some other UFC suits coming through the door. Ended up holding the door for about 5 people. I was like shit... that was Dana, lol.
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Post by HHH316 on Jun 29, 2010 16:30:24 GMT -5
Great story. I met him in Vegas when I was there for my 21st birthday while walking through MGM. I talked to him for a good minute & we talked about the card for that weekend (Silva/Franklin I) & we both made our predictions. He wished me a happy birthday & I was on my way. VERY NICE GUY. I believe he is genuine when he says he loves his fans.
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Post by fdamage: Elite Trader on Jun 29, 2010 22:56:32 GMT -5
Nice...The story and the car as well.
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Post by The Mac on Jun 30, 2010 17:31:45 GMT -5
Ace story and awesome pics matey
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