Video has surfaced of an altercation between UFC president Dana White and his spouse Anne at a membership in Mexico on New Yr’s Eve. White and his household have been in Mexico for the vacations.
TMZ printed the video on Monday afternoon.
In line with TMZ the incident came about in Cabo, San Lucas. The video reveals the couple exchanging phrases when Anne slapped Dana earlier than he slapped her again. Mates of theirs separated them shortly, and that appeared to finish the altercation.
White spoke with TMZ in regards to the video and the incident.
“My spouse and I have been out Saturday night time on New Yr’s Eve. You realize, sadly that’s what occurred. I’m one of many guys, you recognize, you’ve heard me say for years ‘There’s by no means ever an excuse for a man to place his palms on a lady, and now right here I’m on TMZ speaking about it,” White instructed TMZ.
“My spouse and I’ve been married for nearly 30 years. We’ve identified one another since we have been 12-years-old. We’ve clearly been by means of some sh*t collectively, and we’ve obtained three children. You realize that is a type of conditions that’s, you recognize, horrible. I’m embarrassed, nevertheless it’s additionally a type of conditions that’s…proper now we’re extra involved about our youngsters.”
White and his spouse have three children collectively.
“Now we have three children, and clearly for the reason that video popped up we’ve proven the youngsters the video. We’re extra centered on our household proper now,” White stated.
“You don’t put your palms on a lady ever. My spouse and I clearly love one another. We’ve been collectively for a really very long time. We’ve identified one another since we have been little or no and that is simply a type of unlucky conditions.”
Friends contained in the membership instructed TMZ Sports activities that the 2 appeared closely intoxicated when the incident came about.
“There was undoubtedly a variety of alcohol concerned, however that’s no excuse. I actually am making no excuse for this factor in any respect. It’s by no means occurred earlier than. It’s the primary time that it’s ever occurred, and individuals are going to say what they’re going to say. It’s simply….is what it’s, and no matter folks do say it’s deserved,” stated White.
“I deserve it. It occurred. I don’t know why it occurred. My spouse and I’ve apologized to one another, we’ve apologized to our youngsters. I might care much less what anyone else thinks about this. Proper now what we’re extra involved about are our youngsters, and taking good care of our household.”
Anne White additionally launched a press release on the incident.
“Dana and I’ve been married for nearly 30 years. To say that is out of character for him is an understatement. Nothing like this have ever occurred earlier than. Sadly, we have been each consuming an excessive amount of on New Yr’s Eve and issues obtained uncontrolled, on each side. We’ve talked this by means of as a household and apologized to one another. I simply hope folks will respect our privateness for the sake of our youngsters.”
No phrase on if Mexican authorities obtained concerned within the incident on New Yr’s Eve as of this put up.