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Dana White Confirms He No Longer Negotiates UFC Fighter Contracts

His on-air admission highlights the UFC’s shift to corporate-run bargaining led by chief business officer Hunter Campbell.

Overview

  • White said in a SPEED on FOX interview that he has "completely removed" himself from UFC fighter contract talks.
  • He explained that bargaining stopped being fun for him and that he now sticks to parts of the job he enjoys.
  • Hunter Campbell, the company’s chief business officer, now leads negotiations with fighters and handles the heavy legal work.
  • Outlets framed the admission against years of criticism over UFC fighter pay and antitrust scrutiny, yet no new contract policy was announced.
  • The shift matches the UFC’s move to a more corporate structure after its 2016 sale to Endeavor, supported by large media deals reported to be worth billions.