Video and full transcript: UFC president Dana White supports Donald Trump at RNC

On Tuesday, UFC president Dana White was on stage at the Republican National Convention — I hope you guys didn’t think RNC stood for “rear-naked choke” in this context — in Cleveland, Ohio, where he gave a 4 minute speech to the audience about why he is supporting US Presidential nominee Donald Trump. Below is a complete transcript of White’s speech, along with accompanying video at the top of the page. (Video courtesy of Zombie Prophet)

“What’s up, GOP?! Good evening, everyone! My name is Dana White. I am the president of the Ultimate Fighting Championship. I’m sure most you are wondering, ‘What are you doing here?’ I am not a politician. I am a fight promoter, but I was blown away and honored to be invited here tonight, and I wanted to show up and tell you about my friend, Donald Trump — the Donald Trump that I know.

“In 2001, my partners [Lorenzo and Frank Fertitta] and I bought the UFC, and it was basically considered a bloodsport. State athletic commissions didn’t support us. Arenas around the world refused to host our events. Nobody took us seriously. Nobody. Except Donald Trump. Donald was the first guy that recognized the potential that we saw in the UFC, and encouraged us to build our business. He hosted our first two …

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