Is Dana White A-List?
Yes — Dana White is an A-list celebrity, a household name with massive fame and influence.
Reached A-list in 2016
UFC sold for $4 Billion
Ranking Timeline
Acquires struggling UFC
White, along with the Fertitta brothers, acquires the struggling UFC.
The Ultimate Fighter debut
The Ultimate Fighter reality show helps propel the UFC into the mainstream.
UFC's explosive growth
The UFC experiences massive growth under White's leadership.
UFC sold for $4 Billion
The UFC is sold for $4 billion, netting White a substantial profit.
Controversies and leadership
White faces criticism but remains a dominant figure in combat sports.
Influential combat sports figure
Dana White continues to be the face of the UFC and a highly influential figure in the world of combat sports.
Last updated: February 23, 2026