'Dana White confirms he won't be punished or step down as UFC president following domestic violence incident'; IMO, I love MMA, like Dana's views but this is wrong message! men or women don't hit!
'Dana White confirms he won't be punished or step down as UFC president following domestic violence incident'; IMO, I love MMA, like Dana's views but this is wrong message! men or women don't hit!
Reports are Dana hit his wife, and reports she struck first; I was not there, but if so, neither should have struck and both must clean this up now as in the public eye; violence must not be glorified
Soooo....why are we hearing about a “personal” domestic dispute? Does this now set a precedent for all domestic disputes between married couples to go public 🤨?? Was someone arrested?? Why was it on video?? Was she the one who recorded it and posted it?? WHY?Strange this is a topic at all. Couples fight, but it’s PERSONAL!! Respect their privacy. They are the ones who need to settle it.
100% but, this is in the public space and he has celebrity and it is the message, I say both must now address publicly and then get out of our faces, we aint interested in their crap but they brought it into our face so now address it properly in our face
I get the celebrity issue but what is concerning is how these private videos go public🤔? If Dana was arrested, then it’s understandable. Press would be all over it. But, was he arrested?
Agree with you 100%, but WHO brought this private video to public surface and WHY? What was their intent?
Women want equal treatment till they get it. You put hands on a man first, expect to be hit back. This is what they wanted. Equality means equal rights and lefts.
If this couple are in the Public Domain then they have a further responsibility as Dr Alexander points out in this email, to face up to it publicly and both admit publicly that they are wrong!
NOW, more than ever is the time "to sort out the wheat from the chaff" and our youth need strong moral compasses & examples of mature thinking and actions! Especially now with the minority warped beings showing their very maladjusted, warped sick thinking being thrust onto Society.
If this couple can't/won't honour this public responsibility they have, then abrogate their public persona and give the "stage" to the many who are carrying out their lives with mature and responsible examples. And Dr Alexander is one fine example.
America NEEDS for its own people and the World to get its act together - the World is fed up with all the violence in films/TV and wars that emanate(d) from USA - the LAND of the FREE - start showing the World excellent examples of what that means! instead of the never ending talkfests.
Meant with much care and love for my fellow man.
THIS is the time to pull together - in so many areas of life.
In my opinion, they should settle this controversy like mature adults & get into an MMA ring, sell tickets on PPV & may the best man or woman win. Bill Burr nailed it on this issue, BTW.
My wife and I argue from time to time. But she has never hit me because I told her long ago that if she feels she is bad enough to give one, she's bad enough to take one.
Something tells me Dana and his wife had the same conversation.
It's called TAKING RESPONSIBILITY - and if in the public domain, then its a MUST to do that, or GET of the STAGE!
The World is fed up with the violence and "crap" is the only word - that has been coming out of America for years.
You have people like Robert F Kennedy Jnr, Drs Mc Cullough, Cory, Cole, Nass, and so many more - give THAT quality of persons your attention and public stage, not this level of public behaviour.
You already have enough sick sick people exhibiting on the World stage, shine the spotlight on your Justice, Political, public servants etc and give your precious energies to making them accountable to The People who pay for them and are being ABUSED and ASSAULTED daily!!
She did hit first. He did come clean. He was upfront immediately. 31 years marriage or something like that. Alcohol involved. It wasn't thought through, it was immediate and he regrets the reaction from what I can see. I'd bet if he had a chance to do it again and a split second to think he'd use words like "let's talk about this", but in the heat of the moment he just reacted. Not appropriate but logical consequence. He didn't just beat on her is all I'm saying. His intent wasn't to harm from what I saw. Maybe his ego was hurt badly in that split second. But he addressed it right away and didn't defend his reaction. Let it be, its between a long time married couple who my guess are very close.
I'm Irish. I like Dana and he does a lot of great things and has contributed much to the betterment of those around him and sports and entertainment and free thinking. But let's be candid. Why is a 53 year old man in a club getting wasted with his wife-let alone when they are experiencing marital issues. This guy has the money and usually hosts his own private events. He also PERSONALLY stated previously you don't bounce back from hitting a woman and made these comments regarding the Ray Rice incident. Also let's be real, his wife slapped him, she didn't punch him. He hit her twice and much harder. Now she instigated it, we also have limited video so we don't know what else she did or said prior. But if he wasn't wasted he would have been at the very least smarter and more measured in his response. Where were his bodyguards and security to prevent this also? Look, I agree it's a personal matter, between him and his wife. However he's a public figure, decided to engage in public. He also knows people like Ariel and the media were gunning for him. He did have the option to walk away. He didn't. This wasn't self defense he was not in imminent danger-it was retaliatory. I don't believe he should lose his job-but he should own he effed up and acknowledge that especially since he was on his soap box denouncing others in the past. I am not at all advocating for him to be cancelled, but am simply trying to be objective as a fan and also being mindful he's the head of an international organization and needs to adhere to certain standards.
He apologized, he has not made excuses. He said it was unacceptable. He does not need to step down or be punished. Everyone just needs to move on. Nothing is being glorified. It’s not like he cut her head off and left the bloody gloves laying around.
I watched his press conference from 2 days ago just now. I feel he owned it and addressed it and is handling it as good as anyone possibly can. Glad Endeavor Group stood by him and recognizes this is ultimately a personal family issue and not a UFC issue.
Men don't hit women. It's that simple. Immature, narcissistic spoiled brats and pussies might hit women, but men don't.
And there are, rightly, laws that protect women from such abuse.
Yeah, I know, women can be like the left: they fight dirty, and they hit you knowing that you won't hit back (if you're a man, that is). But that's just the way life is.
Man the f--k up and deal with it.
Ditch that mma bitch. He's not worthy of any authority. Which alludes to the fitness of mma to begin with. Cage fighting for an audience is neo-barbarism. It all makes sense now, doesn't it?
I agree it is wrong to strike someone. And if someone strikes first, they can't expect the other person to not defend themselves. However it is not equivalent because a man can do a heck of a lot more damage to a woman's body than she can do to him. This is just something to be taken into account because I don't want men to think they can clip a woman with their strength and that is equal to her hitting him with her strength. Women already are always at a disadvantage when it comes to violence. Just sayin.
Gotta disagree with you here, Denise. I've listened to the screeching of "feminists" my entire life, calling for equal footing with men. It has always been a matter of having their cake and eating it too, for as soon as the going gets rough they stake their claim on exactly what you have said: that men are stronger and therefore the playing ground isn't equal or fair. Further, domestic violence by women against men is greatly underreported but very much a real thing.
The woman slapped him first and should have expected the reaction she got. She is more in the wrong than he is, although I agree violence is never the answer and he should not have struck her back .....but again, SHE HIT FIRST. If the roles were reversed and he had slapped her first and her reaction was to hit back, people would be calling for his head and sympathizing with her. Why isn't that the case here? Based on that scenario, the double standards are clear. There's a huge difference between action and reaction, offense and defense, and that should be considered here.
Soooo....why are we hearing about a “personal” domestic dispute? Does this now set a precedent for all domestic disputes between married couples to go public 🤨?? Was someone arrested?? Why was it on video?? Was she the one who recorded it and posted it?? WHY?Strange this is a topic at all. Couples fight, but it’s PERSONAL!! Respect their privacy. They are the ones who need to settle it.
100% but, this is in the public space and he has celebrity and it is the message, I say both must now address publicly and then get out of our faces, we aint interested in their crap but they brought it into our face so now address it properly in our face
I get the celebrity issue but what is concerning is how these private videos go public🤔? If Dana was arrested, then it’s understandable. Press would be all over it. But, was he arrested?
Agree with you 100%, but WHO brought this private video to public surface and WHY? What was their intent?
I saw the video. She did strike him first. They deserve each other.
Women want equal treatment till they get it. You put hands on a man first, expect to be hit back. This is what they wanted. Equality means equal rights and lefts.
If this couple are in the Public Domain then they have a further responsibility as Dr Alexander points out in this email, to face up to it publicly and both admit publicly that they are wrong!
NOW, more than ever is the time "to sort out the wheat from the chaff" and our youth need strong moral compasses & examples of mature thinking and actions! Especially now with the minority warped beings showing their very maladjusted, warped sick thinking being thrust onto Society.
If this couple can't/won't honour this public responsibility they have, then abrogate their public persona and give the "stage" to the many who are carrying out their lives with mature and responsible examples. And Dr Alexander is one fine example.
America NEEDS for its own people and the World to get its act together - the World is fed up with all the violence in films/TV and wars that emanate(d) from USA - the LAND of the FREE - start showing the World excellent examples of what that means! instead of the never ending talkfests.
Meant with much care and love for my fellow man.
THIS is the time to pull together - in so many areas of life.
Its called TAKING RESPONSIBILITY
In my opinion, they should settle this controversy like mature adults & get into an MMA ring, sell tickets on PPV & may the best man or woman win. Bill Burr nailed it on this issue, BTW.
yes!
My wife and I argue from time to time. But she has never hit me because I told her long ago that if she feels she is bad enough to give one, she's bad enough to take one.
Something tells me Dana and his wife had the same conversation.
It's called TAKING RESPONSIBILITY - and if in the public domain, then its a MUST to do that, or GET of the STAGE!
The World is fed up with the violence and "crap" is the only word - that has been coming out of America for years.
You have people like Robert F Kennedy Jnr, Drs Mc Cullough, Cory, Cole, Nass, and so many more - give THAT quality of persons your attention and public stage, not this level of public behaviour.
You already have enough sick sick people exhibiting on the World stage, shine the spotlight on your Justice, Political, public servants etc and give your precious energies to making them accountable to The People who pay for them and are being ABUSED and ASSAULTED daily!!
She did hit first. He did come clean. He was upfront immediately. 31 years marriage or something like that. Alcohol involved. It wasn't thought through, it was immediate and he regrets the reaction from what I can see. I'd bet if he had a chance to do it again and a split second to think he'd use words like "let's talk about this", but in the heat of the moment he just reacted. Not appropriate but logical consequence. He didn't just beat on her is all I'm saying. His intent wasn't to harm from what I saw. Maybe his ego was hurt badly in that split second. But he addressed it right away and didn't defend his reaction. Let it be, its between a long time married couple who my guess are very close.
I'm Irish. I like Dana and he does a lot of great things and has contributed much to the betterment of those around him and sports and entertainment and free thinking. But let's be candid. Why is a 53 year old man in a club getting wasted with his wife-let alone when they are experiencing marital issues. This guy has the money and usually hosts his own private events. He also PERSONALLY stated previously you don't bounce back from hitting a woman and made these comments regarding the Ray Rice incident. Also let's be real, his wife slapped him, she didn't punch him. He hit her twice and much harder. Now she instigated it, we also have limited video so we don't know what else she did or said prior. But if he wasn't wasted he would have been at the very least smarter and more measured in his response. Where were his bodyguards and security to prevent this also? Look, I agree it's a personal matter, between him and his wife. However he's a public figure, decided to engage in public. He also knows people like Ariel and the media were gunning for him. He did have the option to walk away. He didn't. This wasn't self defense he was not in imminent danger-it was retaliatory. I don't believe he should lose his job-but he should own he effed up and acknowledge that especially since he was on his soap box denouncing others in the past. I am not at all advocating for him to be cancelled, but am simply trying to be objective as a fan and also being mindful he's the head of an international organization and needs to adhere to certain standards.
He did own it. 100%. He made zero excuses.
He apologized, he has not made excuses. He said it was unacceptable. He does not need to step down or be punished. Everyone just needs to move on. Nothing is being glorified. It’s not like he cut her head off and left the bloody gloves laying around.
I watched his press conference from 2 days ago just now. I feel he owned it and addressed it and is handling it as good as anyone possibly can. Glad Endeavor Group stood by him and recognizes this is ultimately a personal family issue and not a UFC issue.
moral of the story don't marry a beefy dude!
Men don't hit women. It's that simple. Immature, narcissistic spoiled brats and pussies might hit women, but men don't.
And there are, rightly, laws that protect women from such abuse.
Yeah, I know, women can be like the left: they fight dirty, and they hit you knowing that you won't hit back (if you're a man, that is). But that's just the way life is.
Man the f--k up and deal with it.
Ditch that mma bitch. He's not worthy of any authority. Which alludes to the fitness of mma to begin with. Cage fighting for an audience is neo-barbarism. It all makes sense now, doesn't it?
It’s really personal matter and none of your business, my business or anybody’s business unless there was an injury.
I agree it is wrong to strike someone. And if someone strikes first, they can't expect the other person to not defend themselves. However it is not equivalent because a man can do a heck of a lot more damage to a woman's body than she can do to him. This is just something to be taken into account because I don't want men to think they can clip a woman with their strength and that is equal to her hitting him with her strength. Women already are always at a disadvantage when it comes to violence. Just sayin.
Gotta disagree with you here, Denise. I've listened to the screeching of "feminists" my entire life, calling for equal footing with men. It has always been a matter of having their cake and eating it too, for as soon as the going gets rough they stake their claim on exactly what you have said: that men are stronger and therefore the playing ground isn't equal or fair. Further, domestic violence by women against men is greatly underreported but very much a real thing.
The woman slapped him first and should have expected the reaction she got. She is more in the wrong than he is, although I agree violence is never the answer and he should not have struck her back .....but again, SHE HIT FIRST. If the roles were reversed and he had slapped her first and her reaction was to hit back, people would be calling for his head and sympathizing with her. Why isn't that the case here? Based on that scenario, the double standards are clear. There's a huge difference between action and reaction, offense and defense, and that should be considered here.