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Dana White: Lookin' for a Fight
When Dana White took over the UFC in 2001, one of the new UFC President’s first tasks was to scour the MMA backwaters searching for undiscovered talent to sign to the UFC. White hasn’t scouted talent in person for over a decade - but with childhood friend Nick “The Tooth” and the irrepressible Matt Serra in tow - Dana hits the road once again in search of potential UFC superstars. This is the pilot episode “Dana White: Looking for a Fight.”
The boys dine on cheese steaks, canolis and salt water taffy. In Atlantic City, Dana is impressed with a local fight card and in Philadelphia, a fighter surprises him with an unexpected challenge.
Dana, Matt and Nick endure sub-freezing temperatures in Alaska to go paddle boarding in Resurrection Bay and try dog sledding with an Iditarod champions. Matt shares some of his BJJ knowledge to local fighters and even rolls with Nick the Tooth. The boys check out a promotion called the AFC, and Dana is impressed with the up and coming MMA scene in Alaska.
Dana, Matt and Nick meet up in Las Vegas where they promptly get tased by former members of a SWAT team. Then they head to Kansas to do some farming, herd wild bison and to check out a fight. The guys then head back to Vegas so that Matt can ride shotgun in a trophy truck race and they can all meet illusionist Criss Angel. The trip ends with them all checking out the UFC debut of Mickey Gall.
Dana, Matt and Nick head to Minneapolis to scout a heavyweight prospect at an action packed Legacy FC card. The boys also do some snowboarding, tour a brewery, visit a local BJJ gym and learn a death metal song from the band "Roads of Glass", that they will play live at a local club.
Dana, Matt and Nick head to Houston, Texas for a trip like no other. The guys attempt to cowboy up on horseback and then upgrade to bull riding. They also meet up with former heavyweight boxing champion George Foreman, make a batch of guacamole and check out a flyweight prospect at some local fights.
Dana and the guys head to Sioux Falls, South Dakota for a camping trip. Dana, Matt and Nick are completely out of their elements as they attempt to pitch a tent, build a fire and sleep outside. Afterward they head to a local fight so Dana can check out some prospects in action.
Din Thomas, Matt Serra and UFC President Dana White hit Los Angeles to try their hands at stand-up comedy. Then they chow down at the iconic Randy’s Donuts, visit the set of the television show “Kingdom” and take in a local fight card that’s packed with potential. Special appearances by David Spade, Nick Swardson, Bryan Callen, Adam Hunter, Travis Barker, Laura Prepon, Nate Diaz, The Game and Frank Grillo.
