Mr. White, a close ally of President-elect Donald J. Trump, further strengthens the social media giant’s connections with the incoming administration.

Mixed martial arts tycoon’s appointment to Meta board comes as Silicon Valley builds ties with incoming US administration

Mark Zuckerberg Discusses Dana White’s Surprising Move to Meta’s Board Meta has made a big move by appointing UFC President Dana White to its board of directors, and Mark Zuckerberg, Meta’s co-founder and CEO,

The plans for UFC 311 could be under threat after its agreed-upon venue, the Intuit Dome in California, could be deemed unsafe after wildfires have stormed the city of Los Angeles and its surrounding areas.