Photo via Yahoo Sports

Dana White explains balancing emotions for UFC employee Sal Everett's DWCS win

Dana White admitted he struggled to keep his reactions under control Tuesday evening in Las Vegas when his personal errand runner and office assistant, Sal Everett, secured a knockout victory against Ozzy Martin. The win advanced Everett to an undefeated 5-0 record in the welterweight division and earned him an official contract on Dana White's Contender Series.

White confessed he even considered visiting Martin's dressing room prior to the bout to acknowledge the unique pressure of fighting a heavily publicized opponent closely tied to the promotion's boss, though he ultimately decided against interfering.

White praised Everett's character and fighting abilities, noting that the new life-changing contract should allow the athlete to transition away from his day-to-day office duties to focus entirely on his training and fighting career. While White typically avoids learning about prospects beforehand or showing favoritism, he made a rare exception for his staff member, consciously walking away after the stoppage to avoid celebrating excessively in front of a defeated competitor.

Up nextMMA· 47m ago

Predictions, Odds, Analysis! UFC Vegas 122, X-Factor