Dana White claims that his decision to continue operations during the COVID-19 pandemic allowed the UFC to grow significantly and demonstrate that the organization does not give up easily.

“our fan base grew 46 when we went through coven 46 imagine that right when other people weren't playing we grew 46 percent”

He considers watching early UFC fights to be motivating while working out.

“I find it motivating to watch that kind of Blood Sport”

The Ultimate Fighter reality show was a genius move that caused the UFC to explode in popularity.

“but the the you know the reality show tough just exploded. I mean it made it you know it was it was genius. I mean, it was great.”

She claims her legacy is providing women in combat sports with a viable career path that did not exist previously.

“I think it's giving women in combat sports a career and that that didn't exist before. You know, I won an Olympic medal and came home and was like, "Maybe I'll be a cocktail waitress." You know, like there was nothing you could do.”

Frank Mir believes Brock Lesnar is an exceptionally skilled fighter rather than a pure professional wrestler.

“i think he's more naturally a fighter than he is a pro wrestler and so i think that uh you know it's not his first love but financially it pays better and uh and obviously he can continue to do it for a lot longer”

The Chuck Liddell fight was the pivotal moment that established his reputation as a formidable puncher in the UFC.

“I feel like the fight with Chuck Liddell was was the one that you know made people realize because up until then I had one KO was a couple Kos but you know they were still kind of like uh you know he I don't know you had one of the most memorable head kick Kos of all time come on I did”

The Ultimate Fighter finale match between him and Forrest Griffin was essential for the growth and success of the UFC.

“and then you guys both end up getting a contract it's like all these boxes end up getting ticked yeah it's like dana wyatt says you know like the heavens and stars and everything aligned just perfectly and it was what was delivered was exactly what we needed you know they were hanging by a thread”