Ultimate Fighters Episode 12 - Ultimate Fighters: Donald Trump, Dana White and UFC's Road to the White House

Today's episode will be an interview with Former UFC Executive amd Announcer, James Werme. Lavie, John and James will talk about his time in the WWE, his time working for UFC, Dana White, the Fertita Brothers, the dark days of the UFC, Donald Trump, and so much more!

Two unbreakable fighters. One unbreakable bond. A road that led straight to the White House.

In the shadows of mainstream headlines, a powerful alliance has shaped American culture and politics for decades. Donald Trump—real estate tycoon, reality TV star, twice-elected President—found a kindred spirit in Dana White, the man who rescued the Ultimate Fighting Championship from near-collapse and built it into a global empire. Their friendship began in 2001 when Trump offered his Atlantic City casino as a lifeline for the fledgling UFC, hosting events no one else would touch.

What followed was a saga of mutual loyalty and shared triumphs: White's steadfast support through Trump's campaigns and controversies, Trump's ringside presence electrifying crowds at UFC events, and the raw energy of the Octagon fueling a political movement. From early casino nights to White House visits, Republican National Convention endorsements, and landmark moments tying mixed martial arts to American power, this is the untold story.

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