Dana White Scores Big in London with Rare John Terry and Lionel Messi Cards

While in London for UFC Fight Night 270, Dana White made a detour to Regent Street to open the new Regency Lounge VIP room, according to talkSPORT. The MMA mogul, a known memorabilia enthusiast, brought his popular ‘Rip It Friday’ series to the UK, where he usually gives away prized combat‑sports assets to his social‑media followers.

From the Octagon to the Trading Card Table

White swapped headlocks for headers, trying his luck with Topps Chrome Sapphire Premier League boxes. The newly released set is among the most coveted in the hobby, and the gamble paid off in spectacular fashion.

The Holy Grail Pulls

The highlight was a one‑of‑a‑kind John Terry Infinite Sapphire card – a true 1/1 edition, the only copy in existence, making it a dream acquisition for any Chelsea supporter or serious collector.

White also secured a 2023 Topps Finest MLS Lionel Messi Gold card. The “Atomic” style collectible shows the Argentine icon in his Inter Miami colours and is estimated to be worth approximately £3,000.

Beyond Cards: UFC Royalty and Fanatics Live

Meanwhile, he opened boxes of UFC Royalty as a guest on the Fanatics Live platform in the innovative central London store. On the same day, Bantamweight great Merab Dvalishvili held a meet and greet there, bringing fans closer to the action as fight week reached a fever pitch. White capped the afternoon by creating his own 1/1 card using the in‑store photo booth.

Messi’s Milestone Amid Cup Exit

While Terry has long since retired, Messi is still going strong with Inter Miami and Argentina. The former Barcelona and Paris Saint‑Germain attacker netted his 900th goal, but it was not enough to stop Inter Miami from crashing out of the CONCACAF Champions Cup on away goals against Nashville SC.