Dana White has worked with an array of UFC legends, but apparently, one is tougher to deal with than all the rest.
However, while many might assume that an athlete of Conor McGregor’s star power would be at the top of the list, another fighter sprang to mind when the businessman was asked the question.
The American rated this particular competitor extremely highly.
However, when it came down to certain things, they didn’t see eye to eye.
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Dana White says Tyron Woodley is the toughest UFC fighter he’s ever worked with
During a UFC 254 media day, Dana White was asked about who the hardest athlete he’s ever had to work with is.
Instantly, one answer came to mind.
As per Aaron Bronsteter, he told Kris Fade: “I would say the hardest kid that I ever dealt with, and everybody thinks that I don’t like him, it has to be Tyron Woodley. Woodley’s the hardest kid I’ve ever dealt with. I look at what he could have done and what he should have done.
“Good looking kid, physique, the whole thing, becomes a world champion, has that knockout power, has all the tools and everything else, but it’s just always pulling teeth with him and it’s always about something else other than the fight.”
Dana White named his favorite fight in UFC history
While working with Woodley didn’t fill White with joy, there have been many memorable UFC moments that have left him smiling from ear to ear.
There was one particular clash inside the octagon that he still remembers fondly to this day.
The two athletes involved gave it absolutely everything in an enthralling encounter.
During an interview, White revealed his favorite UFC fight of all time.