Article Synopsis as Told by Matthew McConaughey
Caught on Camera
The CEO of UFC, Dana White, recently revealed that his eldest son ignored him after he was caught on camera slapping his wife of 26 years, Anne.
The Video
In January, a video surfaced showing White striking his wife on New Year's Eve. The footage, obtained by TMZ, captured an argument between the couple before the physical altercation occurred.
A Public Apology
White later issued a public apology, acknowledging that his behavior was "horrible" and admitting that there was "no excuse" for his actions. Anne, his wife, also stated that the incident was "out of character" for her husband.
Addressing the Fallout
During an interview with Piers Morgan, White discussed how his family has moved forward from the incident. He emphasized that the most important apology was to his children and expressed his embarrassment over the situation being publicized by TMZ.
Family Comes First
White revealed that his oldest son refused to communicate with him and his wife for four days following the incident. He also acknowledged that his other children had to navigate through some challenges. However, White stressed that they handled the situation as a family and prioritized repairing their relationships.
Focusing on Family
Despite calls for resignation from his role as UFC president, White emphasized that he was primarily focused on repairing his personal life rather than his professional career. He dismissed the opinions of outsiders, stating that as long as his family remained strong, he was not concerned about public perception.
UFC Chief Executive
This week, White was promoted to the title of UFC chief executive after the merger of the promotion with WWE. He expressed his intention to continue working with the promotion for many more years and highlighted his commitment to the sport's growth.
