Netflix is reportedly moving forward with a documentary about it
Ultimate Fighting Championship CEO Dana Whitewhich is expected to premiere in the first quarter of 2027.
The untitled production is directed by Gotham Chopra, whose previous sports documentaries have featured Tom Brady and LeBron James.
Gotham Chopra is said to be directing an untitled Dana White documentary exploring the UFC’s rise and history of ownership
Accordingly Sixth pagethe project was originally conceived as a documentary about Las Vegas before it evolved into a closer look at White and his role in the rise of the UFC.
Netflix reportedly greenlit the documentary as a side project in securing media rights for the UFC. Paramount eventually secured US rights in a seven-year deal worth $7.7 billion.
The documentary is expected to examine White’s involvement in Frank and Lorenzo Fertitta’s acquisition of the UFC and its possible sale to a group led by Endeavour.
Recent developments could also provide material, incl
UFC Freedom 250 on the South Lawn of the White House and the launch of Zuffa Boxing, White’s venture with Saudi Arabian official Turki Aalshikh.
Chopra has not publicly commented on the reported project. No title or official release date has been announced.
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November 3, 2026
