With Dana White once again using his tired old claim that a top level UFC fighter somehow is scared or “doesn’t want to fight,” it’s worth pointing out just how absurd and repetitive his playbook is whenever someone tries to negotiate.
Below is an extensive yet still incomplete list of fighters White has tried to vilify by claiming they were either afraid to take a fight or didn’t want to fight. This growing list will be updated periodically, as White will predictably use the same claim again eventually.
2023 - Francis Ngannou
Francis Ngannou fought out his UFC deal in January 2023.