MMA News Roundup: Dana White slapped wife on NYE, ex-UFC fighter donates after NFL star collapses mid-game, Jake Paul shocked over tragic accident death
Welcome to today's edition of Sportskeeda's daily MMA News Roundup, where we present the biggest UFC updates and other stories from the world of mixed martial arts.
In today's issue, we talk about Dana White and his wife getting into a physical altercation, UFC fighters reacting to Damar Hamlin's collapse, and more.
#3. UFC president Dana White addresses slapping his wife at New Year's Eve party
Dana White and his wife Anne White were vacationing in Cabo to ring in the new year. Things got sour when the pair got into a physical altercation and had to be separated by onlookers.
A video surfaced today showing the married couple slapping each other at a party while heavily intoxicated.
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The UFC president addressed the matter on TMZ, taking responsibility for the situation and apologizing:
"You've heard me say for years, there's never, ever, an excuse for a guy to put his hands on a woman, and now here I am on TMZ talking about it... This is one of those situations that's horrible. I'm embarrassed... People are going to have opinions on this, and most of the people's opinions will be right, especially in my case. You don't put your hands on a woman, ever."
White added that both of them have also spoken to their children to address any concerns they might have.
MMA social media appeared divided on the matter. While one half blasted Dana White for his actions, some attempted to justify it.
Anne White was quick to shut down both parties by releasing a statement to TMZ, stating that it was a one-off incident and uncharacteristic behavior from White. She insisted that they have settled things and both apologized to one another.
#2. Paige VanZant makes a $1,000 donation to Damar Hamlin's GoFundMe
Buffalo Bills player Damar Hamlin collapsed mid-game against the Cincinnati Bengals after colliding with an opponent. The sporting world watched with concern as the 24-year-old footballer was given CPR and then taken away for more treatment.
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A couple of hours after the incident, former UFC fighter Paige VanZant posted a screenshot of a donation to Hamlin's GoFundMe account. Hamlin created the account in 2020 to host the annual Christmas toy drive in his hometown, which has received thousands of dollars in online contributions since then.
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The 'Top Donations' tab on the page revealed that VanZant had donated $1,000 under the name Paige Vanderford.
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UFC middleweight Derek Brunson also showed concern for the young and upcoming NFL star and sent out thoughts and prayers.
#1. Jake Paul tweets after Ken Block's shocking death
Jake Paul lamented the death of motorsport legend Ken Block, who passed away today under unfortunate circumstances.
Jake Paul was left shocked by the news and took to Twitter to pay tribute to his "childhood hero."
Ken Block? Wtf. Man childhood hero for me. RIP. This new years is brutal.
Hoonigan Racing Division and multiple news outlets confirmed that he died in a snowmobile accident while riding a steep slope in the Mill Hollow region of Woodland, Utah.
The tragedy occurred when the vehicle overturned and crashed into him. A prominent personality in the world of rally racing, Block was only 55 years old at the time of his passing.
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