UFC president Dana White has mentioned he and his spouse have apologized to one another after video footage of what he described as a “horrible” incident wherein they slapped one another within the face surfaced on-line.
“There was a variety of alcohol concerned, however that’s no excuse,” White instructed TMZ, which first revealed the footage. “You’ve heard me say for years, there’s by no means ever an excuse for a man to place his palms on a lady, and now right here I’m on TMZ speaking about it.”
The leaked video confirmed White and his spouse, Anne, standing on the balcony of a VIP suite on the Cabo San Lucas nightclub in Mexico. After what seemed to be a brief argument between the pair, Anne hit White throughout the face after he grabbed her wrist. The video reveals White placing his spouse throughout the face in response. The pair are then separated by different partygoers.
White instructed TMZ that he and his spouse have by no means earlier than been bodily with one another, and so they have additionally apologized to their three youngsters.
“My spouse and I’ve been married for nearly 30 years. We’ve recognized one another since we had been 12 years outdated. That is a type of conditions that’s horrible; I’m embarrassed. Proper now, we’re extra involved about our youngsters,” he mentioned.
“For the reason that video popped up, we’ve proven the children the video. We’re extra centered on our household proper now.”
White has been UFC president since 2001 when Lorenzo and Frank Fertitta bought the corporate. Fifth Season, previously often known as Endeavor Content material, now has a 100% controlling curiosity over UFC.
