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Dana White Clashes with CNN’s Laura Coates on Donald Trump and Kamala Harris: ‘It Goes Both Ways!’

Dana White CNN Donald Trump Kamala HarrisIn an interview with CNN, UFC President and RNC Speaker, Dana White had some choice words on Donald Trump…

Dana White CNN Donald Trump Kamala Harris

In an interview with CNN, UFC President and RNC Speaker, Dana White had some choice words on Donald Trump and Kamala Harris. Trump and Harris will likely be running against one another in the upcoming US election this November.

Donald Trump and Kamala Harris

Kamala Harris is a former Attorney General, District Attorney, and Senator. She is the current Vice President of the USA. As her November running mate, she chose former Command Sergeant Major and Minnesota Governor Tim Walz on the Democratic Party ticket.

They will be running against the New York-born Donald Trump who is a luxury hotel billionaire and former President of the USA. For his running mate, Trump chose Silicon Valley investor, former Marine, and State Senator JD Vance. Vance and Trump will be representing the Republican Party.

Dana White On Donald Trump and Kamala Harris

Dana White has worked with Donald Trump in the past as Trump opened his casino doors to the UFC when the sport was nearly bankrupt. Later on, Trump would finance the MMA organization Affliction. More recently, Dana White has given speeches to the Republican Party campaigning for presidential nominee Donald Trump.

The UFC President and RNC Speaker White spoke with CNN’s Laura Coates to discuss the upcoming election. Coates is CNN’s chief legal analyst with a background as a federal prosecutor. Dana White explained his disdain for the media which includes CNN and FOX. He said:

“But either way, she’s going to say other nasty stuff about both of them. It goes both ways. And as voters, what we need to do is cut through all the BS and you have to look at who do you think is best fit to run the country for the next four years. That is our job as voters. All of this stuff is a bunch of nasty BS.”

“You guys are really bad. Fox is bad. Everybody’s bad. Cut through the BS and vote for who you think is most fit to run the country.”

On the upcoming election, White said:

“I don’t judge people by their politics and who they vote for or any of that stuff. I don’t know Kamala. She seems like she’s a nice person. I have nothing against her whatsoever, and like I said, I’m not political. But do I think that she is fit for the job? I do not.

Politics are the most disgusting, nasty, it’s atrocious what is said in politics. And things that are being said on one side are being said on the other side, too. [Similar things are being said] about Trump and, you know, his choice for vice president. It goes both ways. This isn’t like, ‘Oh my god, look what’s being said about Kamala.’ It goes both ways.” [H/t MMAWeekly]

See the full exchange below:

Coach On Donald Trump Calling Khabib Nurmagomedov Favorite UFC Fighter

Shortly after his latest corner assignment in Abu Dhabi last Saturday, Khabib Nurmagomedov received some kind words from a figure that has been on record as a big fan of his. The former US President Donald Trump has always been tied to the sport of MMA to some degree and just like any fight fan, […]

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Shortly after his latest corner assignment in Abu Dhabi last Saturday, Khabib Nurmagomedov received some kind words from a figure that has been on record as a big fan of his.

The former US President Donald Trump has always been tied to the sport of MMA to some degree and just like any fight fan, he has his favorites.

Trump has mentioned the former lightweight champion in the past and even posted on social media about it, after meeting him whilst in attendance at UFC 302.

During a recent stream alongside Adin Ross, he said that “The Eagle” is number one on his own personal list.

Nurmagomedov’s long-time coach turned fellow corner Javier Mendez gave his reaction to this in a recent interview with Red Corner MMA.

“No I haven’t seen it and I’m not surprised, Donald Trump has spoken always highly about Khabib and what a great fighter he thinks and also, Donald Trump from the very beginning back when the UFC just started and they would get into the Trump Towers, their hotels and Donald Trump was one of the few people that took a chance on them back in the day. So, Donald Trump’s an MMA fan so not surprising that he would choose ‘The Eagle’ because we all choose ‘The Eagle’, I choose ‘The Eagle’.”

Javier Mendez On Why The UFC Decided To Release New Conor McGregor & Khabib Nurmagomedov Footage

On July 15, the UFC released the latest episode of their “UFC Muted” series on YouTube which strips away the commentary so you can hear audio from fights that wasn’t possible before.

The subject of this particular instalment was sure to bring attention due to it being no-commentary clips of the biggest fight in UFC history, Conor McGregor vs “The Eagle”.

Mendez was asked to give his thoughts on why the UFC decided to release this footage at this time in particular.

He explained how in his opinion, this was done to keep Nurmagomedov in the spotlight ahead of his return to the corner this past weekend, where he helped his cousin Umar Nurmagomedov to stay undefeated against Cory Sandhagen in the main event.

He said that the promotion knows what they’re doing and if they can’t have the former champion back inside the Octagon, they’ll look to make the most out of his star quality in other ways.

“I believe the UFC’s genius at what they do. I believe they’re building the ‘young eagle’ situation because Khabib was in the corner and they showed the corner. Why would you show the corners if you’re not trying to build that as a corner. So no, UFC, they go with the algorithm, they know what they’re doing and I believe that’s what they’re doing. They’re building up Khabib as the next great coach and he is. He’s on track to being the next great coach if not the greatest coach. So I believe the UFC is playing that narrative because that’s a smart move on their part.”

Read also: Javier Mendez Chooses Between Khabib & Umar Nurmagomedov In Striking, Grappling, Mental Toughness, & Chin

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Sean Strickland to Nina Drama’s Donald Trump Support: “Cleaning crew doesn’t come till after the white men leave”

Sean Strickland to Nina Drama's Donald Trump Support: "Cleaning crew doesn't come till after the white men leave"The unique friendship between Sean Strickland and UFC interviewer Nina-Marie Daniele (also known as Nina Drama on social media)…

Sean Strickland to Nina Drama's Donald Trump Support: "Cleaning crew doesn't come till after the white men leave"

The unique friendship between Sean Strickland and UFC interviewer Nina-Marie Daniele (also known as Nina Drama on social media) always produces entertaining results.

Recently, Strickland took another dig at his friend and former model after she posted a picture of herself at the Republican National Convention in July. Like Strickland, Daniele is a staunch supporter of Donald Trump, who was announced as the GOP’s presidential nominee for the third time.

Still, that didn’t stop him from taking a dig at Daniele in the most Strickland-esque of ways.

“Didn’t think they let Mexicans in the RNC….. “excuse me senorita the cleaning crew doesn’t come till after the white men leave” lmao,” Strickland wrote in response to Daniele’s appearance at the RNC.

Sean Strickland has been reminded of Nina Drama’s heritage on more than one occasion

For those unaware, Daniele is not Mexican. She’s actually French and Italian, something she has reminded ‘Tarzan’ of on more than one occasion.

Of course, Strickland’s constant trolling of Daniele’s heritage is just a bit of fun between the two.

Over the years, the unlikely duo have become close friends. Daniele has often been spotted in videos training alongside the former UFC middleweight world champion.

Sean Strickland and Nina Drama

The two even engaged in a Roman Candle battle that nearly cost Strickland a nipple.

Sean Strickland and Nina Drama

Sean Strickland was last seen inside the Octagon at UFC 302, scoring a split decision win over Paulo Costa. It was a return to the win column for ‘Tarzan’ after he surrendered the 185-pound crown to the current champion, Dricus Du Plessis, five months earlier at UFC 297.

Sean Strickland

Holding strong as the No. 1 ranked contender in the division, Strickland is content to sit on the sidelines and await the winner of the UFC 305 headliner this month between Du Plessis and the returning Israel Adesanya. The winner of that fight will leave Perth with the middleweight title and an inevitable rematch with Strickland.

Conor McGregor Brands Donald Trump’s Pick For His Favorite UFC Fighter A ‘Campaign-Ending Decision’

Former two-division UFC champion Conor McGregor was not pleased to see the name Donald Trump produced when asked for his favorite fighter. The former United States president recently appeared for an interview with Internet personality Adin Ross, during which he named legendary former UFC lightweight kingpin Khabib Nurmagomedov as top of his fighter list. Among […]

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Former two-division UFC champion Conor McGregor was not pleased to see the name Donald Trump produced when asked for his favorite fighter.

The former United States president recently appeared for an interview with Internet personality Adin Ross, during which he named legendary former UFC lightweight kingpin Khabib Nurmagomedov as top of his fighter list.

Among those snubbed were Colby Covington and Jorge Masvidal, both of whom have pledged heavy public support for Trump across recent years.

Also not getting a mention was McGregor, who unsurprisingly had something to say after hearing the name of his biggest rival on the ex-president’s lips…

McGregor Has Expected Response After Trump Picks Khabib

McGregor and Khabib had one of the most heated UFC feuds of all time, with public altercations and controversial remarks from the Irishman fueling an immense amount of bad blood in the lead-up to their UFC 229 main event in 2018.

And that boiled over following the Russian’s submission win, with Nurmagomedov vaulting the Octagon fence and attacking McGregor’s corner, sparking a brawl inside T-Mobile Arena.

In the years since, McGregor has kept his sights on “The Eagle,” frequently targeting him, his teammates, his religion, his late father, and his country on social media.

That trend continued in response to Khabib’s selection as Trump’s favorite fighter, with the Irishman jokingly branding it a “campaign-ending decision” from the Republican presidential nominee.

Conor McGregor

“Campaign ending decision, McGregor wrote. “A smelly fat mountain monkey from the inbred mountains of Dagestan is your favorite UFC (AMERICAN COMPANY) fighter? Wow. Abysmal.”

McGregor previously expressed support for Trump after he was the target of an assassination attempt while speaking at a rally in Pennsylvania last month.

Evidently, the Irishman’s hatred for Khabib is enough to put anyone in the firing line should they express admiration or appreciation for the Russian’s career.

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Conor McGregor lashes out at Donald Trump: ‘Abysmal’

Conor McGregor Lashes Out at Donald Trump: "Abysmal"Former two-weight UFC champion, Conor McGregor has hit out at former United States President, Donald Trump after the avid…

Conor McGregor Lashes Out at Donald Trump: "Abysmal"

Former two-weight UFC champion, Conor McGregor has hit out at former United States President, Donald Trump after the avid mixed martial arts fan revealed the Dubliner’s arch-rival, and former undisputed lightweight champion, Khabib Nurmagomedov was his favorite fighter.

McGregor, a former undisputed lightweight and featherweight champion under the banner of the UFC, has been sidelined from action for the last three years, most recently fracturing his left tibia and fibula in an opening round doctor stoppage TKO loss to Dustin Poirier.

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And forced from a return to competition at UFC 303 during International Fight Week back in June, McGregor revealed he fractured a toe on the same foot as his prior injury, ruling him from a matchup at the welterweight limit against veteran contender, Michael Chandler.

Conor McGregor hits out at Donald Trump in tirade of posts

Expected to make his return in December in a matchup against the above-mentioned, Chandler on the promotion’s final pay-per-view card of the year, McGregor was left in shock after the previously mentioned, Trump lauded Nurmagomedov as his favorite fighter of all-time.

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“Campaign ending decision,” Conor McGregor posted on his official X account. “A smelly fat mountain monkey from the inbred mountains of Dagestan is your favorite UFC (AMERICAN COMPANY) fighter? Wow. Abysmal. I was actually wrong. Couple hundred million he is worth. Not multi B. I would have thought USA ONLY would be the mentality here and what I would want to see out of my President, personally.”

“To pick a retired inbred fighter from Dagestan, Russia who has 3 main events only to his name is astounding,” Conor McGregor continued. “Over all the American fighters that have backed him. It’s a shocking decision. He was caught on the spot. That won’t go unnoticed on the roster. This presidential race is very tight right now. More so now.”

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“Trump’s favorite fighter,” Conor McGregor wrote. “Here he is in a tiny tub with his fellow inbred pals in Dagestan. Can you spot him? Where’s Khabib? Find Khabib.”

Donald Trump Names His Favorite UFC Fighter and it’s NOT who you expect

Donald Trump Favorite MMA Fighter Khabib CovingtonColby Covington is likely punching air somewhere while wearing his Donald Trump themed jammies. This week, on a live…

Donald Trump Favorite MMA Fighter Khabib Covington

Colby Covington is likely punching air somewhere while wearing his Donald Trump themed jammies. This week, on a live stream, presidential candidate Donald Trump named his favorite UFC fighter; and it’s not the MAGA-obsessed welterweight.

Donald Trump Favorite MMA Fighter

Sitting down with video game streamer Adin Ross, the New York-born Donald Trump discussed a whole host of things including his favorite UFC fighter. Trump has long been a supporter of the UFC and MMA. Dana White, UFC president, has spoken at his conventions in multiple years. Trump even helped support the UFC with his casinos when the organization was struggling. The luxury hotel owner was also a financial backer of UFC competitor Affliction.

Donald Trump said:

“Well, I think Khabib. Khabib was 29-0, and then his father died and he stopped. I think he never lost a round. He fought many times, he never lost a round. I got to meet him at a fight, two fights ago, as I walked in with Dana… I met Khabib and he said ‘You are the man who could stop the war’ talking about the war in Ukraine and Russia” [Ht BJPenn]

Donald Trump says his favorite UFC fighter in history is the Dagestani-Russian Khabib Nurmagomedov. ‘The Eagle’ Nurmagomedov retired as the lightweight world champion with an unbeaten record in his professional career. Along the way, the Russian had defeated notable fighters such as Dustin Poirier, Justin Gaethje, and his rival Conor McGregor.

Welterweight contender Colby Covington must be upset at this news. For years ‘Choas’ Covington has read Trump books in public, wore MAGA hats to press conferences, and even worn clothing with the face of Donald Trump on it. To be so obsessed with this man and then have him not like you back must feel like a slap in the face.

Additionally, Trump once watched Covington compete but walked out when he was speaking. To add, Colby Covington is certainly not a fan of Khabib Nurmagomedov who he has trash-talked repeatedly, about his family, manager, and training partners.

Colby Covington MAGA Donald Trump

Colby Covington is winless in his multiple bids to become a UFC champion. Since 2020 he has earned a UFC record of 2-3. The US-born ‘Choas’ is largely known for his antics outside of the octagon.