Dana White recaps DWCS Season 10 finale, talks UFC 333 in Abu Dhabi, Carlos Prates & Shavkat updates

Shaq here with UFC CEO and president Dana White after the season finale of Dana White's Contender Series. Dana, 46 contracts handed out this season, tying the all-time record. Where did the season rank for you all time? >> Yeah. Well, due to Paramount, I I think this is the the best season we've ever had. Um I I

think more people have watched this season than any season we've ever had. The buzz has been bigger. We've been trending number one every week. um except for the week that Dolly Parton died. Dolly Parton uh was number one and number two, but other than that, I mean, this season's been incredible. The fights are off the charts. I think we

got lots of really good upand cominging talent. And because of Paramount support, I think more people saw these guys fight than ever before. And we had more fighters turn around quickly and actually fight in the UFC for the first time. One of those guys that was signed tonight, Luis Frances, Gian Ali. One of

the things I love about modern MMA is how good it's gotten. But I feel like you don't get as many oddities in this sport anymore. 6'6 welterweight, only shorter than like four heavyweights on the roster. As a promoter, when you see a guy like that who's so unique, does it kind of get you excited?

>> Yeah. Yeah. I mean, that that was sort of my thing tonight. I said, "Yeah, you're 10 feet tall. You weigh 170 pounds, and I'm excited to see you fight in the UFC now." Yeah. It's it's fun. It been a long time since we've had like a Stefan Stro in the Octagon. Happy to see

it. >> Very true. Now, >> look at you with the Stefon Stroo, huh? >> There we go. Impressive. Fellow reporter these days. I'm impressed. I'm impressed. >> Now, uh, speaking of contracts, there was a report from The Athletic a few days ago that the FBI is preparing to give the UFC an exclusive contract to