UFC President, Dana White's Net Worth in 2016, 2017, and his projected Net Worth in 2018

Jon Snow
Fri Mar,2018
UFC President, Dana White's Net Worth in 2016, 2017, and his projected Net Worth in 2018 MMA

UFC! Probably you got the imagination of the punches, kicks, submissions, and knockouts. Yeah, UFC has earned many fighters a lot of fame and money, and the same thing, it has offered to the UFC president Dana White. Dana White, the 48-year-old American businessman's success is blessed by the globally trending UFC.

As reported, Dana White, serving as the president of UFC, is estimated to be enjoying the net worth of $500 million. And it's been increasing yearly with his jaw-dropping salary. Curious to know more about his net worth, properties, and salary? Scroll down. 

Net Worth and Salary of Dana White till 2015

Firstly let's get it from the beginning. Dana previously used to do boxing which he started at the age of 17. Then later, after setting up his mind to do business in MMA, Dana established Dana White Enterprises and began managing fighters like Tito Ortiz and Chuck Liddell.

Soon, he learned that Semaphore Entertainment Group was going to sell the nearly bankrupted UFC, and he persuaded his childhood friend Lorenzo Fertitta, an executive at Station Casinos and a former commissioner of the Nevada State Athletic Commission and his older brother Frank to buy UFC. The Fertitta brothers bought the ownership of UFC, reportedly paying $2 million.    

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After the Fertitta brothers bought UFC, Dana was appointed as the president of the UFC, though his starting salary is not disclosed. In 2006, UFC made $222,766,000 in a pay-per-view breaking the all-time record for a single year of business surpassing over WWE and boxing.

While reaching up to 2014, Dana White's salary increased to the mouth-watering amount, i.e $15 million. Well, Dana also owns a 9% majority stake in Zuffa, the entity the Fertitta brothers created to own and manage the UFC, which was valued at $180,000,000 in 2014. 

Have a look at Dana White with  UFC fighter Brock Lesnar.

 

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By the end of 2014, Dana White's net worth was estimated to be $300 million, as per The Richest. Later in 2015, UFC made out the profit of $158 million, while Dana earned a salary of $16 million making his net worth around  $320 million.

Net worth and Salary of Dana White in 2016

In July 2016, UFC became worth billion enterprises, after it was sold to a consortium of investors led by WME-IMG with a reported price of $4 billion. Even after the sales, Dana White remained as the president of UFC earning the salary nearly $18 million. 

The same year, Dana was offered a 5-year deal and the deal also pays him 9% share of the future net profits of UFC events. It is reported that from his previous share in the UFC,  Dana received the payout of $360 million following the billion dollars sales. 

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In 2016, Dana's net worth was estimated to be around $420 million.

Dana White's Net worth and Salary in 2017

 Besides UFC, Dana also made his appearance in the boxing scene in October 2017. He made the promotion of the mega-fight between Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Conor McGregor, where the victorious Mayweather earned $300 million and McGregor took home $100 million. 

Getting to the point of Dana's salary, it was reported to be $20 million in 2017. As of May 2017, Dana White's net worth was reported to be $500 million. 

Well, Dana has utilized his huge net worth for establishing his property empire. 

Dana White's House and Cars

Talking about his house, Dana previously bought a house in Nevada, Las Vegas from the former
UFC co-owner Frank Fertitta III in 2006 paying $1.95 million. However, it is not sufficient for Dana.

Back in October 2016, Dana purchased a house in the Tournament Hills, Las Vegas. The 7,700-square-foot house was bought for $1.8 million, which was followed by the purchase of other two home nearby. In January 2017, he bought a 5,500-square-foot home for $2.4 million and then in March 2017, he again bought a 4,700-square-foot house for $2 million. 

Though, the houses are under re-construction as Dana wants to build his mansion and one of them has been demolished. Have a look.

Besides this, Dana is reported to own a house in Levant Maine as well, take a look at his Twitter confession.

And curiosity appears about Dana's cars, it is reported that Dana owns a Barracuda, Range Rover, Bentley, and two Ferraris. He also has a Ducati and two Harley-Davidson motorcycles. Let's take a quick look.

Wow!

Adding up, Dana White also owns a private jet, however, the model and worth of the jet are not disclosed. 

Dana White's Philanthropy 

Dana also seems to be a generous and kind person as well. In 2010, Dana donated $50,000 to the Francisco Espinoza Foundation to fund for the brain tumor treatment and he personally gave $8,000 to help pay for the brain tumor treatment of two-year-old British girl Ruby Owen.

Soon after Dana was named 2009 Nevada Sportsman of the Year,  he donated $100,000 to the $250,000 total raised for the fundraising marathon sponsored by ESPN Radio 1100 in Las Vegas. In 2011, Dana 
donated $100,000 to his high school for the renovations of athletic facilities.

Dana White's Estimated Net Worth in 2018 and growth rate

Well, as of 2018, the net worth of Dana White is under review, however, based on the calculation of his past net worth, it is estimated to be increased by 20 % to $600 million. 

In 2016, Dana's net worth increased by 31.25% than that of the net worth in 2015 and in 2017, it increased by 19.04 % than that of 2016. 

Year Net Worth Growth rate
2015 $320 million 6.67%(compared to the net worth of 2014, i.e. $300 million)
2016 $420 million 31.25%
2017 $500 million 19.04%
2018  $600 million (Estimated) 20%

Let's see what the future has to offer.

Till then let's wish him best and stay tuned for updates!

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