Dana White Claims UFC Dominance Over GFL Despite Fighter Signings

Dana White, UFC's CEO, remains confident that the organization is not threatened by the newly formed Global Fight League (GFL), which has recently signed several former UFC stars, including Tony Ferguson. Despite the GFL's efforts to attract attention with high-profile signings, White asserts that the UFC's established dominance and strategic business model position it far ahead of competitors in the MMA space. He views larger sports leagues like the NFL and college football as his true competition, rather than other combat sports promotions. During a recent press conference, White acknowledged that while the GFL is spending significant money, he does not consider them a legitimate threat to the UFC's supremacy. His focus is on maintaining the UFC's status within the broader sports and entertainment landscape, rather than on rival promotions. White's comments suggest that he believes the UFC has transcended the realm of combat sports to compete with mainstream entertainment.