Who is Hunter Campbell? Know all about Dana White’s right hand helping run $12.1 billion valued MMA organization
Hunter Campbell is a top-ranked executive in the UFC. Fighters and officials always praise Capmbell for his contribution to the organization. Find more details about him.
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Dana White and Hunter Campbell are the high ranking executives in the UFC (via Imago/Fight Site)
The UFC became the worldwide leader in MMA under the leadership of Dana White and the Fertitta Brothers (Lorenzo and Frank). Lorenzo and Frank sold the company in 2016 and bid their goodbyes to the sport of MMA. In the meantime, the company has undergone many changes and still remains the best promotion in the world. This is partly due to the contribution of UFC executive Hunter Campbell.
After Khabib Nurmagomedov’s final fight in 2020, he thanked Dana White and Hunter Campbell in his retirement speech. This was when fight fans started to notice the name of Campell. During interviews, fighters have always talked about Hunter Cambell in recent years. In many of the Colby Covington interviews, he talks about Campbell offering him fights. The influence of Campbell behind the scenes has piqued fans’ interest to know more about him. Find out more about Dana White’s right-hand man.
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Hunter Campbell before entering the UFC
Campbell earned his college degrees from across the country. He earned his Bachelor’s degree from Washington University in St. Louis. He majored in Art History and Archaeology. Campbell has a Master’s degree from Colombia University.
Campbell went to William S. Boyd School of Law, University of Nevada-Las Vegas, to earn his law degree. One could argue that Campbell is the most accomplished alumni of the William S. Boyd School of Law. He worked as the managing partner of the Campbell and Williams firm from 2012-17. In January 2017, he joined the UFC as the Executive Vice President and General Counsel.
Hunter Campbell’s role in the UFC
Campbell specializes in fighter contracts and other legal matters in the UFC. He joined the UFC shortly after the Endeavor purchased the company from the Fertitta Brothers. In his first two years, he helped Dana White and the company navigate through a new business leadership and land a lucrative deal with ESPN.
Campbell’s work ethic and competency remain evident as the fighters hold him in high regard. Not many fighters in the company have spoken ill about Campbell. The company promoted him to the role of Chief Business Officer in 2019. His legal prowess and business knowledge will benefit TKO Group Holdings. There have been rumors that Hunter Campbell will eventually take over the UFC once Dana White retires. He will be a major player for years to come.
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Yes, he has a law degree from William S. Boyd School of Law.
He joined in January 2017.
He is the Chief Business Officer.
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