Dana White praises Joe Rogan’s podcast success and his new agreement with Spotify, recognizing him as a prominent and influential figure in the global digital media landscape.
Dana White supports Joe Rogan’s recent deal with Spotify (Image via: X)
The CEO of UFC has a strong bond with the commentator and podcaster. Rogan’s contract stipulates that he will leave the UFC if White is no longer involved. Rogan’s popularity soared after the tremendous success of his podcast, the Joe Rogan Experience. He recently inked a lucrative $250 million contract with Spotify.
Dana White made an appearance on the FULL SEND podcast. During the interview, the host asked White to share his thoughts on Rogan’s Spotify deal. Here is what he had to say.
White and Rogan have always had each other’s backs. Rogan recently discussed the antitrust lawsuit faced by Dana White and the UFC, speaking positively about White. Conversely, White defended Rogan when the mainstream media attempted to cancel him over allegations of racism and spreading misinformation.
White recently organized the first Power Slap event outside of the UFC Apex. Numerous celebrities were present, including notable individuals such as [Names Removed]. Following the Power Slap event, White revealed plans to announce two additional fights for UFC 300.
The UFC has now become the fastest-growing sport worldwide. Jake Paul recently claimed that the UFC is the most profitable sport globally. However, this was not always the case. When the Fertitta brothers purchased the UFC for $2 million, it was initially struggling. With the assistance of White, the Fertitta brothers transformed the UFC into a billion-dollar enterprise.
Joe Rogan discussed Dana White’s unwavering dedication to the UFC in a recent episode of his podcast, which featured [Names Removed]. He emphasized that White is constantly engrossed in matters concerning the UFC, often sacrificing sleep. Rogan even mentioned that he could call White at midnight and engage in conversations about fights.
Rogan jokingly stated that he would leave the UFC if Dana White ever stepped down from his position. This prompted a lighthearted response from [Name Removed], who expressed his belief that Rogan would remain with the UFC indefinitely. [Name Removed] firmly believes that White would never relinquish his role in the UFC.
According to the Source firstsportz.com