Dana White, the CEO of UFC, spoke about how he helped shut down Streameast, a free sports streaming platform. During his interview with Caleb Pressley, he revealed the reason why he did it. In his words:"Shutting down [illegal streaming sites] is one of my favorite things to do… We took it seriously and went after people."Before Streameast was shut down, White did not give any clues that he was involved in shutting down the streaming company. However, after its collapse, Dana proudly revealed that he had been working behind the scenes to shut down any illegal streaming sites.This time, Streameast took a hard hit because not only was Dana White responsible for shutting them down, but the US Department of Justice, Europol, the Office of the US Trade Representative, and the National IPR Center also had their hands in shutting down the network.During this shutdown, a raid was carried out in Egypt, and multiple laptops, cryptocurrency, cash, and real estate were seized. According to Essentially Sports, all of this was part of shutting down a website that had become extremely popular, getting 1.6 billion visits in just one year. It is understandable that piracy may never go away unless and until access is made cheaper and simpler for those who cannot afford to pay huge subscription sums.What did Dana White say about the fighters' pay allegations?After Dana White confessed that he had a helping hand in taking down Streameast, Caleb Pressley also questioned him about the pay of the fighters. To this, White responded with the same energy he did to the piracy topic, saying:"That’s always going to be an issue."Pressley responded with a joke, saying that the fighters have to pay him:"... five dollars for every hundred they make," and the UFC CEO did not correct him. Instead, he responded by saying, "Sounds good to me."White is known for not always giving a straight answer to questions about the fighters' pay. During a similar interview when UFC signed a new deal with Paramount, he was asked if fighters were going to be paid more now.Dana White did not provide a clear answer, but said:"I can't sit here and tell you if it's double or triple... but fighter pay is gonna be good."Dana White played a key role in shutting down Streameast by working alongside major international agencies. The raid in Egypt showed how big the illegal streaming operation had become. They seized huge amounts of digital and physical assets. However, when asked about fighter pay, White avoided giving a clear answer.Also read: What is Dana White's net worth in 2025? Fortune explored as UFC president announces $7.7 billion deal with Paramount