Dana White Hated it When UFC Star Threatened to Slap Him

By: Alok Nayak Image credit: UFC

[{"selector":"#anim-1b054092-7867-4532-b57a-371c4501b46b [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(-11.081432711843085%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] Former UFC welterweight interim champion, Colby Covington did not have a friendly relationship with Dana White.

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