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UFC CEO Dana White to speak at the Republican National Convention on Thursday, July 18

UFC CEO Dana White to speak at the Republic National Convention on Thursday, July 18 Dana White will once again step up to the podium in support of his friend and former president Donald…

Dana White will once again step up to the podium in support of his friend and former president Donald J. Trump.

Per a report from the Wall Street Journal, the UFC CEO will introduce Trump when he accepts his nomination to run for president at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on Thursday, July 18.

This will be White’s third time speaking for Trump ahead of an election after making appearances at the 2016 and 2020 Republican National Conventions.

Dana White’s friendship with Trump goes back to the early 2000s when ’45’ gave the UFC a home at his venues in New Jersey as the promotion struggled to find anyone willing to host them.

In the years since, Trump has made regular appearances at UFC events, the most recent coming at UFC 302 in June when the promotion headed back to the Prudential Center in Newark.

Dana White Offers Three-word response to sponsor’s demand he take down a video supporting Trump

Despite insisting that he tries to stay out of politics for the most part, Dana White refuses to bend the knee to anyone who disapproves of his support for the recently convicted former president.

During an appearance on Theo Von’s podcast late last year, White shared his three-word response to a UFC sponsor who demanded that he take down a video supporting Trump on his social media account.

“I posted a video for Trump on my personal social media,” White said this past November. “One of our big sponsors called and said, ‘Take that down.’ You know what I said? Go f*ck yourself. You vote for whoever you want to vote for, and I’ll vote for whoever I want to vote for. That’s how this works.

“I don’t even care who you’re voting for. It’s none of my f*cking business. F*ck you. Don’t ever f*cking call me and tell me who to vote for.”

UFC CEO Dana White to speak at the Republican National Convention on Thursday, July 18

Dana White will once again step up to the podium in support of his friend and former president Donald…

Dana White will once again step up to the podium in support of his friend and former president Donald J. Trump.

This will be White’s third time speaking for Trump ahead of an election after making appearances at the 2016 and 2020 Republican National Conventions.

Dana White’s friendship with Trump goes back to the early 2000s when ’45’ gave the UFC a home at his venues in New Jersey as the promotion struggled to find anyone willing to host them.

In the years since, Trump has made regular appearances at UFC events, the most recent coming at UFC 302 in June when the promotion headed back to the Prudential Center in Newark.

Dana White Offers Three-word response to sponsor’s demand he take down a video supporting Trump

Despite insisting that he tries to stay out of politics for the most part, Dana White refuses to bend the knee to anyone who disapproves of his support for the recently convicted former president.

During an appearance on Theo Von’s podcast late last year, White shared his three-word response to a UFC sponsor who demanded that he take down a video supporting Trump on his social media account.

“I posted a video for Trump on my personal social media,” White said this past November. “One of our big sponsors called and said, ‘Take that down.’ You know what I said? Go f*ck yourself. You vote for whoever you want to vote for, and I’ll vote for whoever I want to vote for. That’s how this works.

“I don’t even care who you’re voting for. It’s none of my f*cking business. F*ck you. Don’t ever f*cking call me and tell me who to vote for.”

Former US President endorses UFC icon Khabib Nurmagomedov after meeting: ‘He’s the greatest fighter of all time’

Former United States President, Donald Trump has commented on his recent meeting with former undisputed lightweight champion, Khabib Nurmagomedov…

Former United States President, Donald Trump has commented on his recent meeting with former undisputed lightweight champion, Khabib Nurmagomedov over the weekend at UFC 302, claiming the Russian star is probably the greatest fighter to ever compete in combat sports.

Trump, who has attended several events held by the UFC in a pay-per-view setting over the last eighteen month, was Octagon-side at UFC 302 last weekend in New Jersey, sharing words with fighters – including a notable meeting with Kevin Holland after his submission win over Michal Oleksiejczuk.

And following the night’s headliner, which saw undisputed lightweight titleholder, Islam Makahchev lay waste to Dustin Poirier with a fifth round D’Arce choke, Trump shared an embrace with the champion’s trainer, former lightweight star, Nurmagomedov.

Khabib Nurmagomedov set to return to corner for Islam Makhachev fight at UFC 302 — Mandatory Credit: Zuffa LLC

Donald Trump endorses Khabib Nurmagomedov after UFC 302

Commenting on his viral meeting with the Dagestani favorite, Trump heaped praise on Nurmagoemdov’s future – claiming he was likely the greatest fighter of all-time, and claimed there was “big things” in the ex-champion’s future.

Donald Trump paid $2.5 million for Holyfield and Belfort fight by Triller — Mandatory Credit: Zuffa LLC

“Khabib Nurmagomedov, who retired after a RECORD of 29-0, never having lost even a single round, is probably the Greatest Fighter of All Time,” Donald Trump posted on social media platform, Truth Social, accompanied by a picture of himself with Khabib Nurmagomedov. “I met him at the UFC event on Saturday night in New Jersey. A really smart guy – Big things in the future of Khabib! DJT”

Guiding Makhachev to his third successful defense of the lightweight championship, the above-mentioned Nurmagomedov claimed his compariot had “grown” a lot during his fight with Poirier – dealing with significant adversity in the bout, in the form of a sizeable laceration opened on his forehead in the fourth round.

What are your thoughts on Donald Trump’s comments about Khabib Nurmagomedov?

Colby Covington plans US Congress run after MMA career ends: ‘I’m the Donald Trump of the UFC’

Former interim welterweight champion, Colby Covington has confirmed how once his mixed martial arts career closes, he plans to…

Former interim welterweight champion, Colby Covington has confirmed how once his mixed martial arts career closes, he plans to make a run for a seat in the United States Congress, or even become the Governor for Florida – his residing state – referring to himself as the “Donald Trump of the UFC”.

Covington, a former interim welterweight champion under the banner of the Dana White-led promotion, headlined UFC 296 as part of the final pay-per-view event of the year for the organization earlier this month, dropping a one-sided unanimous decision loss to incumbent welterweight king, Leon Edwards.

Suffering his third undisputed championship fight loss during his UFC tenure, the outspoken Clovis native had previously saw undisputed title charges against rival, Kamaru Usman end in first knockout and then decision defeats, respectively.

And addressing his immediate fighting future following his one-sided judging loss, MMA Masters trainee Covington confirmed plans for a fight with veteran favorite, Stephen Thompson in his return.

Colby Covington plans political move after UFC run

Once his fighting career is over however, Covington, who is a notorious supporter of former United States President, Donald Trump, confirmed plans to make a stab at a political career.

“I do believe I’m the Donald Trump of the UFC,” Colby Covington said on the Patrick Bet David Podcast. “He’s my biggest role model, he’s my mentor, and he’s someone that I really look up to, so I try and model my career after a lot of things that he’s done.”

“I definitely would like to run for Congress in a few years, I think I’d be the perfect fighter,” Colby Covington explained. I’m not a guy that’s going to sell out to the establishment. I’m a self-made man from nothing. I came from a blue-collar family in Oregon who had absolutely nothing, who lived in trailer parks, now I’m a mult-million dollar athlete, so I think that I can do great things for this Republican and Conversative movement because they don’t have the funds and means to do it. I appreciate everything Donald Trump’s done for me, I’m a true believer, I’ll die fighting for that man.”

What’s next for Colby Covington after his UFC 296 loss?

Colby Covington claims Donald Trump allegiance cost him UFC 296 title win: ‘They’re stacking the deck against us’

Colby Covington claims that his support for former United Saed President Donald Trump impacted the judges decision in his…

Colby Covington claims that his support for former United Saed President Donald Trump impacted the judges decision in his fight against Leon Edwards at UFC 296.

After some personal trash talk at the expense of Edwards, Colby Covington would deliver a flat performance in what was his third attempt at an undisputed title. Rather than taking the loss on the chin and showing even an ounce of humility, Covington instead opted to do what he normally does and blame everyone but himself.

Colby Covington using Donald Trump as the latest excuse

Appearing on the conservative Fox News, Covington discussed his loss and claimed the he was at a disadvantage heading into the bout because he was a staunch supporter of Trump.

“I think they stacked the deck against us because they don’t want we the people to have control over this country again,” “That’s what Trump stands for, he stands for democracy, he stands for freedom. They’re going to do everything they can to keep us down from shadow banning us online even if we’re saying the truth.

Colby Covington went on Fox News tonight and claimed the judges didn’t give him the victory because of his support for Donald Trump pic.twitter.com/rF5k8Lp2t1

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“They’re going to make us censored,” he continued. “They’re not gong to let the people see that. In any type of athletic or sporting event, they’re going to stack the deck against us.

Who does Covington mean by ‘they’? Is he insinuating that the democratic elites teamed up with the Nevada State athletic Commission to thwart his title chances?

Covington was an elite fighter at one point but considering his talent, his career has been underwhelming. Covington has been plagued with inactivity and when he did fight, it was largely overshadowed by his attempts to take on a professional wrestling type persona.

Now 35, the best of Covington is behind him and with ‘claims’ like this despite MMA having a very large conversative following, is just a little sad.

What do you think of Colby Covington’s recent comments?

Jorge Masvidal Shares Video of Donald Trump Bailing on Colby Covington’s Post-Fight Speech at UFC 296

Colby Covington dedicated most of his post-fight speech to his beloved former U.S. President, Donald Trump. Unfortunately, ol’ 45…

Colby Covington dedicated most of his post-fight speech to his beloved former U.S. President, Donald Trump. Unfortunately, ol’ 45 didn’t stick around to hear it.

With his hero sitting cageside, Covington stepped into the Octagon at UFC 296 determined to finally break through and claim his first world championship. Instead, ‘Chaos’ was once again put in his place courtesy of reigning and defending welterweight titleholder Leon Edwards. ‘Rocky’ delivered a dominant performance, walking away with a 49-46 score on all three judge’s cards.

Taking a page out of Trump’s book of excuses, Covington claimed that bias had stolen the win from him in Sin City. He then proceeded to praise the Mastermind of MAGA for the next couple of minutes… Just as Trump was leaving the building.

It was a burn so severe that Covington’s most heated rival, Jorge Masvidal, had to share it on social media.

Jorge Masvidal shares video of Donald Trump leaving early during Colby Covington’s Postfight speech pic.twitter.com/g8JHFbWaXa

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‘Gamebred’ Predicted that Covington would ‘Fumble the Bag’ in front of Trump

The rivalry between Covington and Masvidal is the stuff of MMA legend. The two welterweight stars stepped inside the Octagon at UFC 272 for a grudge match that ultimately saw ‘Chaos’ emerge as the winner via a grinding five-round decision. However, the fight was far from done for Masvidal.

Weeks later, ‘Gamebred’ sneak-attacked Covington outside of a Miami steakhouse, fracturing his tooth in the process. Masvidal has since pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor battery charge and was sentenced to time served.

Weeks before Covington vs. Edwards went down at UFC 296, ‘Gamebred’ predicted that ‘Chaos’ would “fumble the bag” in front of Trump and the free world. Masvidal also made it clear that his business with Covington is still far from over.

“I’m going to beat his ass again somewhere at some point, somewhere…at some point yeah, I’m going to train my — and beat the living brakes out of that little b*tch,” he said (h/t Brobible).