Dana White paid tribute to the greatest pro roarer of all time.
On July 24, the MMA world responded to the news that Hulk Hogan died at the age of 71.
Terry Bollea had a huge impact on professional struggling as the first concept that the sport has ever produced.
His more than the lifelong personality came across several times in MMA, with Hogan recently walking Colby Covington to the Octagon in UFC Tampa.
After reactions to Hogan's death of people like Sylvester Stallone, Dana White shared his thoughts about 'The Hulkster' and spoke about the impact that the WWE Hall of Famer had about his life and career …
Dana White Credits Hulk Hogan, among other things, enormous influences for shaping the way in which he built the UFC
Although the inheritance of Hulk Hogan may be difficult to reflect because of various high -profile controversies, it is impossible to deny that he had a huge impact.
Dana White spoke about this during a recent performance on Fox News, where he paid tribute to the legendary Pro wrestler.
The UFC -CEO spoke about how Hogan not only did not influence him as a teenager from the 80s where 'Hulkamania' became wild.
He claims that, in addition to other very influential figures of both combat sports and pro wrestling, Hogan has formed the way in which he has approached the promotion and building of the UFC.
Terry Bollea is perhaps a division among pro -wrest fans, but his influence extends much further than the square circle.
'From the Muhammad Ali's to Hulk Hogan, Vince [McMahon] And Don King. All the guys who have paved the way to be where I am today all had an impact and a lasting impression in my life and certainly the way the UFC is today and the things I have done to build it all have a small piece of all the boys and their companies. “
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“Hogan has paved the way for me to be where I am today, they all had an impact and a lasting impression in my life. And certainly the way the UFC is today” pic.twitter.com/n4buong7qa
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Dana White thought about a recent interaction he shared with Hulk Hogan
As two major supporters of President Donald Trump during his presidential campaign, the paths of Dana White and Hulk Hogan crossed last year.
White told a story during his appearance on Fox News about how they shared an interaction after they had met at the Republican National Convention before they both went to the stage.
“When I got there, they literally walked me in a holding room where they had me and kid rock,” said White. “On the way to my room, Hulk Hogan grabbed me and asked me if he could talk to me privately.
“He pulled me aside, and you know, I will never forget that conversation that we had that evening. He was a good man, he was special. He loved the president and he clearly loved America.”
White also thought about his love for the 80s and what Hogan, in addition to other regular stars such as Sylvester Stallone and Arnold Schwarzenegger, represented.