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Dana White’s Hidden Philanthropy Confirmed by Fighters and Insiders

New revelations highlight the UFC CEO’s quiet support for fighters and communities, including paying Cain Velasquez’s $1 million bail and aiding Muhammad Mokaev after a car crash.

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Overview

  • Dana White paid $1 million to secure bail for former UFC heavyweight champion Cain Velasquez, who was sentenced to five years for attempted murder.
  • White also provided financial assistance to Muhammad Mokaev following a serious car accident, despite Mokaev having been cut from the UFC.
  • In 2017, White and the UFC donated $1 million to victims and first responders of the Route 91 Harvest Festival mass shooting in Las Vegas.
  • Big John McCarthy and other insiders have praised White’s consistent, behind-the-scenes generosity toward fighters and community causes.
  • These reports contrast White’s tough public persona with his private acts of support for those connected to the UFC and beyond.