Meta Adds UFC's Dana White to Board
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UFC news, rumors: UFC CEO Dana White joins Meta Board of Directors; Henry Cejudo vs. Song Yadong set
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Dana White, UFC Boss and Trump Pal, Among Trio of New Meta Board Members
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Meta adds three board members including UFC boss Dana White
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UFC boss to join board of Facebook owner Meta
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UFC's Dana White joins Meta's board weeks before Trump takes office
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Dana White, U.F.C. Head, Joins Meta’s Board
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UFC boss Dana White joining Meta's board of directors
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UFC’s Dana White joins Meta’s board weeks before Trump takes office
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Martial arts head and Trump ally Dana White joins Meta board
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