Dana White Talks Business Behind Power-Slap League, Fighter Pay & Conor Mcgregor vs Mike Chandler

Recorded: February 9th 2023 | This week the boys announce all of the stops for this years spring tour along with the itinerary for each stop. Start planning now.
Following the intro, the President and Founder of the UFC, Dana White, joins the boys out in Arizona. Dana quickly dives into his strong distaste for mainstream media and why he enjoys doing podcasts. He then goes onto explain his next business venture, the Power Slap League. Dana says why he decided to purchase the league and the plans he has for it going into the future. Finally the boys preview the new season of the Ultimate Fighter with Mike Chandler and Conor McGregor along with the fight that follows. We all became huge Dana fans after this episode and hopefully you do as well, enjoy.
0:00 Intro
32:52 DANA WHITE INTERVIEW STARTS
34:48 social media talk and how much he loves it
37:38 why current media sucks
38:48 Ultimate fighter with Chandler and McGregor
40:13 Do you set guidelines for what you can say etc.
41:58 is there ever someone that gets so big that they can call the shots
44:03 why does the ufc get so much crap for not paying fighters
45:18 why do people leave the UFC
47:38 who are some of the fighters that are hard to deal with and making deals with them
54:03 trying to “convince” people to stay home and watch fights
55:48 power slap league
1:04:38 where/how do you find talent for slap league
1:10:18 things you can take from starting UFC and transfer into the slap league and do differently
1:12:33 when is chandler vs mcgregor and how does he see it going
1:15:23 what would dana tell his younger self about starting UFC and Slap etc
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[@tr5923]

This podcast is making major moves this year. Congratulations boys

[@aarontackett1720]

Taylor looking at Willow at 5:04 is literally what being a parent is about lmfao

[@giannicolameco7905]

Hearing Dana white try to explain the slap fighting rules with a straight face was gold haha😂

[@lukeo246]

It’s great to see the boys succeeding

[@wazzupitselijah]

taylor’s energy is electric in the intro made my day!!!!

[@DefNotTy2]

Will Compton elevated his interview skills for this. Comp is the most improved mic man in the podcast game over the last yr. Well done boys.

[@alienzordfalcon5162]

Dude is washing back an extra dose of Addy for sure 🤣😂

[@jesseshort8]

The Boys are doing HUUUGGEEE things!! So happy for you guys. Also, Taylor, the boy is looking great. 👀👀👀

[@damyanv1684]

Taylor’s mullet is FIRE! Good for the boy

[@Willthethrill19]

Awesome episode. Great to see Dana on here, always a great interview. And to hear about the spring tour, can't wait! Let's go boyz!

[@ericicopini4955]

Great show today boys!!! Looking forward to a great 2023!!!

[@simpsons3200]

About to hit 300k boys big moves coming , proud to say I was here since before 100k I believe the first episode I watched was #39 with Darren Waller , phenomenal pod 🔥

[@seanb5522]

My man Dana, OG of the game keeps it 100%. Great guest FTB

[@nicknordstrom2174]

Just found you guys…. Like the vibes! Got a new listener in me!

[@ryanwagner5041]

Spring tour sounds 🔥 Boys! Can’t wait to hear The OSU show!

[@blackstallion21487]

Everytime I see Taylor daughter I think of Will being Santa lol

[@seize3]

Lmao iconic moment in bussin with the boys history

[@marissaedson4828]

Hi Willow!! Love this pod - you guys have to get your wives on here for a Q&A!

[@Triple-G]

Craps is the best when you’re with the boys. Shit is absolutely electric!

[@jasonalan45]

The Boyz killin it in the game rn, let’s go! Happy for u guys, u deserve it!

[@borrachoz_]

2 a weeks is a grind but it is so badass Cheers to the boys 2023 is looking fire

[@KurtObed]

Where do we get tickets for the live shows on the Spring Tour?

[@davidkearley9192]

A 🔥 college tour!! Hell ya!! Going be awesome!!!!

[@williamblair-]

Yo. So hyped for this pod dude!

[@boyera24]

Big things coming for the Boys in 2023! I was dying laughing with the Willow interjections.

[@broganhall6274]

Willow!!!!! Great addition to the pod

[@toddheater1558]

Wait y'all ain't going to Nebraska for the spring tour?!?! 😢😢😢

[@dbo6948]

Way to go boys!!!!!!! I'm hyped for the future of the show! I'm gonna try to move mountains to see you guys when you come to the Buckeye state. Go Blue!!!!!!

[@devinzaderiko1525]

Taylor went to a UFC event before the 1st Conor and Nate fight. He was at St Preux vs Teixiera in Nashville in 2015. I was there and saw him on the Jumbotron and I also got a picture with Brian Orakpo and Avery Williamson

[@authenticpodcast]

Good work boys. This and New Heights is phenomenal.

[@jimit_up4974]

The F bomb with the instant look over to the kids to see if they heard it is such a dad move lol, Happens to the best of us.

[@allan.randall]

What an episode! BWTB and PowerSlap/UFC is going to be awesome!

[@anthonylynch423]

Sending love from Kingsport TN to the boys. Making big moves into MMA!? First mike chandler.. now Dana? Let’s go boys!

[@yo_everett2765]

Willow looks just like Taylor. Spitting image. 😂 No crying and was just cooling with the guys.

[@dillanhough7502]

26:01 is the best part no question 😂

[@joeytramontana1300]

Cool Taylor Lewan with a mullet

[@easttxkravmaga]

FANTASTIC interview guys! WAY TO GO!!!

[@nickbrotherton]

AYE! I said come to ATX in a comment like a year ago ha! THE BOY WILL BE THERE. BET

[@JuiiceTV]

love to hear it fellas... yes sirrr. 6 locations

[@tay721]

Make sure you ask him about his slap league matchup vs his wife

[@GaryLX870D]

Boys Are Buzzin🔥🔥

[@alexleon925]

Proud of the boys 👏🏽

[@samallard9910]

Great pod!

[@kcook8023]

I wish UFC would do some 2 on 2 fights. That'd be 🔥

[@ericicopini4955]

2023 is the year of The Boys!!! Congrats on all the big news boys!

[@dannybowling754]

Big endorsement! Dana green lighting this podcast is huge!

[@robertswart7604]

The boys killing it!

[@FreeThuggerNOW]

My S/O no free shoutout goes to skipping the oldest segment of all time and keeping my energy high going into the interview!

[@wpeck13]

Maybe get Taylor the same mic as Will. Thought maybe it was a level issue but it never got better. Seems like Taylors mic is to sensitive to where the sound is coming from, where as Will's seems to adapt much better.

[@caseypawlak8289]

Great Ep boys!

[@shaunkz2805]

Love the pod was here for the last one I’ll be here for the next.. but am i the only one with audio issues?? Been the past few that it stops like a cut but it’s not.. this one was bad bad though

[@FelipeSilva-eh8bw]

Where did he get the veneers?

[@offsetcanvas815]

Awesome interview. A lot of feedback on everyone’s microphones though. Just some constructive criticism.

[@stobb50]

Gotta love see the boys get some W's

[@Hayden181]

I can’t remember a time when Danny Bonaduce wasn’t on the radio in the Seattle Area

[@IG___TheCurlyDre]

Great podcast boys

[@chasesmith7170]

THE BOYS. THEY ARE KILLIN IT!

[@simonrai4327]

best interview of dana white yet. solid questions

[@eliforesman8032]

The boys ain’t going to Nebraska?

[@shannondiaz7782]

The boys are Hyped!!!!!

[@chrisloboda7331]

How are "we" NOT at 1 million subscribers yet?!?! C'Mon!! Tighten up!

[@bass_life2177]

Audio is hard to listen to fellas

[@waltercarol9714]

Jack with the low key Dr Disrespect Jr. vibe going.

[@1spankit]

The energy is intense 😳

[@kyleoconnor2060]

I felt electricity this entire pod. The boys were vibing on a heater. Dana is a boy too

[@matthewhill1920]

Almost Friday😈🎉

[@toddheater1558]

Absolute Fire POD BOYS!!!!!

[@AirJared21]

The boyyyssss📈

[@DmaxxZ]

Texas baby!!! 💪🏻

[@Joe-vg6ii]

MAKE NICKELBACK BOYS SHIRTS WHEN U DROP THAT POD

[@casehannum8745]

Damn, the boys are cooking!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@VegasMIB33]

I used watch this pod they has 15k subscribers n it will be a great pay day over n over for them

[@lucozade8373]

The boys at the top

[@Ironman-vq2xh]

Normal guys saying normal things = great conversation. Nice!!

[@mikemccune7647]

Dana is awesome energetic motivating.

[@BillyC1118]

You guys did a great job!

[@GaryLX870D]

Shout-out too Willow💚 Welcome to the Team

[@tracyledlow2063]

🤘🏻🤘🏻 see y’all in Austin

[@zanderweeks8379]

Let’s get someone on that’s part of the XFL

[@RandomOnDaIntanet]

Dana really tryna push this PSL, I don’t really find it entertaining but S/o the boys tho !! 🔥🔥

[@nickbrown5264]

I am a FAN of jack’s shirt

[@joelane800]

Great podcast per usual! When football is truly over this Bus will become a true monster

[@49ERSoverEVERYBODY]

I love Dana because of his authenticity, the guy is real and you can see that

[@vernonmccarty8480]

Good job boys

[@ericicopini4955]

The Boys!!!

[@micahv4280]

Cant wait to see the BOY in orange and black...WHODEY🔥🔥🙌🏿🙌🏿👏🏿👏🏿

[@codymcbratney2612]

not me saying gary when taylor says come come on the kick drum

[@bryanfrombuffalo7685]

Ur mortgaging your future fighting in the ufc...❤

[@spitdatholla3316]

Wow love you guys but that might have been the longest intro in podcast history much love though all jokes

[@zig-zagroller5677]

I wish the UFC didn't have rounds, I want it to be closer to street fights

[@GhostDog88]

Why does Taylor’s audio sound so bad?

[@ENewthaDude88]

Let’s go boyyyysssss!!!!

[@ChrisR239]

As usual another great episodes boys. Cheers to the fellow tier 1 out there keep being a fucking wolf 🍻

[@1970printer]

Selling merchandise is the best way to make that 💰

[@JerryGrannanMusic]

Been watching since the beginning…Objectively, whoever is running audio for this podcast is not very experienced and needs to understand signal path, get quality preamps, use quality signal path to lower noise floor. Gotta improve this to achieve all time great level podcast

[@xanderfixion7034]

I love how Dana White says "I just had a situation recently" talking about Paulo Costa then in the same statement says "this was awhile ago" 🤣 Which one is it Dana? Recently or awhile ago? 😂 Dana is the man though 💯

[@garyrose9805]

It’s not just privacy and value with pays. It’s that pay per views had 500000 buys with the same amount fights on a card and usually fairly regular overheads, 5 years ago. If the fighter made 20k now it’s selling 1.5 million same amount of fighters and overheads and they get 30k These fighters are better off by 10k but the company is making a million more! If the sport is growing so fast and becoming more popular selling more pov and making much more profit. The fighter pays should be skyrocketing too! Dana said during covid the viewer base of the ufc grew by 46% so they have doubled there income yet in the past 5 years fighter pays have increased by 12%. Dana doesn’t want too disclose the total amount earned and then how goes much goes to the fighters how much are the costs and how much is going to the ufc and shareholders. If in twenty years the value has gone 600k to 7 billion it’s not some ridiculous assumption for people too say “you have been paying 25 and 50k bonuses for ten years” and “ title holders getting a couple of percentage points of ppv buys in their contracts “ your expenses are not inflating at the speed of your profits neither are the fighters pays. Your constantly building millions and millions of high class facilities the value is growing by billions a year the bonuses are the same and you kickback to title holders and big draw fighters a couple of percent. If and competitive company’s come in the mma game the ufc airs fights on free tv on the nights that they have their ppv specials. So the customers get to choose between the new company’s card @ $60 or a ppv from 3 months ago from the ufc for free! The ufc can do this because they have a massive back catalogue of fights and shows this means the new guy needs amazingly high quality cards to get eyes so they need great fighters and a lot of them but they can’t attract fighters because they have to pay so much for them and the ufc just puts free mma fights up against them. People choose to watch the free the new guys can’t make enough turnover to justify the massive cost to accumulate fighters, they loose money and fold, and the ufc gets all these fighters back on the cheap because they become the only place they can compete in there chosen sport. Dana says the new guys do it badly but the ufc knows if they just make there ability too earn money so little and their costs to do business so much year after year after year they can’t stay in the game long enough to accumulate a back Catalogue of their own fight to challenge the ufc tactics and compete the ufc essentially controls the space then makes the rent so expensive too play you make nothing 4 or 5 years of no profit you go screw this shit! And all those fighters must go back to ufc wages or retire. They say it’s cool anybody can come compete with us, but if your a fighter and the big guy doesn’t let anybody come and create mma fighting at the same costs as the ufc they get held to no profit so no growth so no market share to complete so they fold and ufc get to pay those fighter who left to the new guys jack shit as a punishment for leaving The next time a new guy shows up your going nowhere cos the new guys will eventually fold under the high cost to be in the sport. Leaving your now only employer the ufc again

[@jackietreehorn8732]

Love that Taylor thinks he’s right and that there is no. “Don’t come” lolol

[@ericicopini4955]

Huge news on the Merch boys!!!!

[@jO-gu9xr]

Best boy’s podcast

[@andrewespinoza692]

The boys have fucking made it!!!

[@indieguy103]

Nice to have Dana on but maybe have a camera man that knows how to do a lighting setup. It’s like camerawork 101