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Miriam Onyango

UFC President Dana White Receives Solid Gold IPhone Gift

Dana White, Second from right in Abu Dhabi, UAE ahead of the UFC 294. He was recently presented with an encrypted solid gold iPhone by Jake Brocklesby, CEO of iDesignGold and Ben Lyons, President and Founder of iDesignGold as a welcome gesture. UFC 294. 

A gold phone is increasingly a status symbol for big time athletes and those in fight game. Dana White, the president of the Ultimate Fighting Championship is the latest to recieve a gold iPhones by Jake Brocklesby, CEO of iDesignGold Ben Lyons President and Founder of iDesignGold as a testament to his success and status in the world of mixed martial arts. He received the phone justahead of UFC 294 and as he contemplates a major move into the world of boxing.

He is the latest high-profile figure to receive a gold iPhone from the company. Other athletes who have received such phones include Lionel Messi, Kevin De Bruyne, and UFC athlete cum boxer Conor McGregor.

“The company designed gold BAM that’s a 24 karat gold phone and these guys license UFC cases now and this is a gift for me.  Listen I was due for a new iPhone anyway I got like the iPhone 2 or something I don’t know what I got,” said White according to a press statement.

In honor of their collaboration on UFC 294, iDesignGold sent Dana White an encrypted 24k gold iPhone from their brand-new, officially sanctioned UFC collection. IDESIGNGOLD.

“My phone sucks but anyway. Ironically we started the company 7 years ago today and our very first winner was Conor McGregor,” added White. 

iDesignGold was founded in 2016 with the audacious and ambitious goal of creating unmatched bespoke smartphone devices employing luxurious materials and avant-garde designs.

The creator, Ben Lyons, kindled the business in 2016 together with their first big-name customer, Conor McGregor, because of this strong passion. 

 iDesignGold is based in the United Arab Emirates and with this gesture extended a warm welcome  to Dana White  ahead of  Ultimate Fighting Championship(UFC) 294 in Abu Dhabi. 

The partnership between iDesignGold and the UFC is a sign of the growing popularity of both brands. iDesignGold is known for its luxurious and high-quality products, while the UFC is one of the most popular sports organizations in the world.

Dana White, the president of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC receives his solid gold iPhone gift from Jake Brocklesby, CEO of iDesignGold and Ben Lyons President and Founder of iDesignGold ahead of the UFC 294. SCREENSHOT. 

 

IDG has been in business for seven years today. Conor McGregor, who was their first client, received his bespoke phone exactly 7 years ago this week.

According to media reports White,  he has spent the last few months working toward rolling out boxing promotion in the near future.

 

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