UFC president Dana White tested positive for COVID-19 this week and is currently in isolation in his Las Vegas home, he said on “The Jim Rome Podcast” on Wednesday.

White, 52, said he and his immediate family tested positive after spending the Thanksgiving holiday together in Maine. White resides in Las Vegas, but was born in the Northeast and frequently visits his estate in Maine.

White confirmed on the podcast that he is vaccinated, and said he consulted his close friend and UFC commentator Joe Rogan for advice after his diagnosis. The UFC president said he is already feeling better and wants to attend a UFC Fight Night event on Saturday in Las Vegas if he is able to test negative.

“You’re supposed to stay home and stay away from other people for 10 days,” White said on the podcast. “That’s what I’m doing. If I test negative, then I will absolutely, positively be there. I’ll keep testing every two days until I’m negative and then I’m going to get back to work ASAP.”

EDITOR’S PICKS

Ranking the top 25 MMA fighters under age 25: Which two prospects earned all of the first-place votes?
2hESPN

UFC Fight Night experts’ picks: How does Rob Font match up with Jose Aldo?
1dMarc Raimondi

Bold predictions for the end of 2021 in MMA, including a defining moment for Rob Font
3dESPN
In terms of scheduling competition, White was one of the most aggressive commissioners in sports during the coronavirus pandemic. The UFC partnered with the government of Abu Dhabi in the United Arab Emirates to keep live events going on Fight Island during the pandemic in 2020, as well as hosting events at its Apex facility in Las Vegas.

White said he called Rogan immediately after his positive test and has taken a monocular antibody treatment, NAD drip, vitamin drip and dose of ivermectin. White said he feels like “a million bucks” and is working out multiple times per day. He said he temporarily lost his sense of smell.

The UFC has three live events scheduled for the rest of 2021. In addition to this weekend’s UFC Fight Night event at the Apex, the company has a UFC 269 pay-per-view on its books for Dec. 11 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, as well as a final UFC Fight Night on Dec. 18 at the Apex.

Got a story or tip for us? Email Sports Gossip editors at tips@sportsgossip.com 

Want More From Sports Gossip? 

For all the latest breaking Sports Gossip, be sure to follow SportsGossip.com on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.