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UFC Star Hitches Special Bizjet Ride

Stephan Bonnar
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Key Takeaways:

  • UFC founder Dana White is providing private jet transportation for fighter Stephan Bonnar from Rio de Janeiro to Las Vegas immediately after his fight, ensuring Bonnar can attend the birth of his child.
  • White frequently uses his Bombardier Global Express jet for extensive international travel, recently logging 33 hours over four days on a trip spanning Las Vegas, Stockholm, and Abu Dhabi.
  • Despite his demanding travel schedule, Dana White claims he does not experience jet lag.
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“The Ultimate Fighter” television star Stephan Bonnar tangles with UFC (Ultimate Fighter Championship) middleweight Anderson Silva this Saturday night in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. But at least Bonnar won’t have to worry about one thing. His wife is expecting their child back home in Las Vegas, and the Bonnars were concerned he might miss the blessed event. So UFC founder Dana White stepped up to offer the mixed martial arts fighter a fast ride home – in his Bombardier Global Express.

The widebody business jet will depart immediately after the main event (available on pay-per-view), which should get Bonnar home in time, and well rested (though Silva might have something to say about that).

Mark Phelps

Mark Phelps is a senior editor at AVweb. He is an instrument rated private pilot and former owner of a Grumman American AA1B and a V-tail Bonanza.

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