Dana White’s wife is Anne White, his longtime partner whom he married in 1996. The pair knew each other before his rise in the UFC and have three children: Dana III, Aidan and Savannah. Anne generally maintains a private life. Their marriage received intense attention after a filmed altercation in Mexico on New Year’s Eve 2022, and they were subsequently photographed together at UFC Freedom 250 in June 2026.
Who Is Anne White?
Anne is widely identified in biographical coverage by her birth name, Anne Stella. She became publicly known through her marriage to Dana, but has generally avoided the interviews, promotional appearances and constant media exposure associated with his professional position.
Her low profile limits the amount of independently established information available about her education and career. It would be inaccurate to assign her a UFC executive role simply because her husband leads the company. Anne’s position in the story is as his spouse and the mother of their children, rather than a publicly documented decision-maker within the mixed martial arts organization.
How Dana and Anne Met
Dana has said that he and Anne have known each other since they were around twelve. Other accounts describe their friendship as dating to eighth grade. The central point is consistent: their connection began in adolescence, long before the UFC became a globally prominent sporting business.
They were friends before becoming a couple. Profiles connect their early years with Maine and identify them as school sweethearts. That history explains why Dana often refers to the length of their friendship separately from the duration of their marriage. Knowing someone for four decades and being married for three decades describe different parts of the same relationship timeline.
Their Marriage Since 1996
The couple married in 1996. More detailed profiles give November 8 as the wedding date, placing their thirtieth anniversary in November 2026. Their marriage therefore predates Dana’s involvement in the UFC’s modern ownership era and much of the public career for which he is now known.
Las Vegas became the family’s established base as Dana’s work in combat sports grew. Anne did not pursue an equivalent public-facing role. Occasional photographs of the couple should not be mistaken for evidence that they regularly share their domestic life with followers; most coverage has remained centred on Dana’s work and the limited personal information he chooses to discuss.
Their Three Children
Dana III, Aidan and Savannah are the couple’s three children. Profiles identify Dana III as their eldest son, born in 2001, followed by Aidan in 2002 and Savannah in 2006. Their children have occasionally appeared in family photographs or stories connected with sporting events.
Dana III played football, including as a safety at the University of San Diego, while Aidan has been associated with amateur boxing. Those interests are their own activities and should not be confused with automatic roles in the UFC. Public information about Savannah is more limited. The family relationship is established without needing to add private addresses, romantic relationships or unsupported career predictions.
What Happened on New Year’s Eve?
During a New Year’s Eve celebration in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, in December 2022, Dana and Anne were filmed in a physical altercation at a nightclub. The footage became public in early January 2023. Reporting described Anne striking Dana before he struck her back and other people separated them.
The incident brought widespread criticism and public apologies. Its timing is sometimes confused because the video circulated in January even though the altercation occurred at the end of the previous year. Describing it as a newly recorded 2026 event would be false. It remains a serious, documented part of the marriage’s public history.
Their Statements After the Video
Dana said his actions had no excuse and acknowledged that criticism was deserved. He also said the couple were concentrating on their children and had discussed what happened with them. His comments did not erase responsibility for the behaviour shown in the recording.
Anne also issued a statement, which ABC News reported from TMZ’s coverage. She described the incident as out of character, said both had been drinking, and said they had spoken as a family and apologized. She asked for privacy for their children. Those are her stated views, rather than an independent finding about everything that may have happened within the marriage.
Dana’s Later Reflections
In a March 2024 interview covered by MMA Fighting, Dana returned to the incident and said he expected to be judged for it. He described the effect on his children as his main concern and said he had made personal decisions intended to prevent a recurrence.
Those remarks show that he publicly revisited the issue after the immediate news cycle. They do not establish the details of any treatment or counselling, and no such programme should be invented. Likewise, a later appearance together cannot prove that all private difficulties have been resolved. The available record supports describing his comments, rather than claiming access to the family’s personal recovery.
Their June 2026 Appearance Together
A documented recent appearance came at UFC Freedom 250 on June 14, 2026, on the White House grounds. Getty Images identified Dana standing with Anne at the event, while subsequent profiles described the family’s attendance and photographs shared by their son.
This provides clear contemporary evidence of the couple appearing together. It is more reliable than assuming separation from Anne’s infrequent public appearances. Coverage reviewed in 2026 continues to identify her as Dana White’s wife. No verified divorce announcement was located, and there is no basis for naming a replacement spouse or presenting online speculation as a confirmed change in their marriage.
