UFC president Dana White doesn’t take issue with Colby Covington’s controversial comments. White stood by Covington on Thursday, saying Covington didn’t say anything racist.
White, 51, was asked about the situation after a number of UFC fighters criticized Covington after he called Black Lives Matter “terrorists.”
White responded by saying he encourages his fighters to speak their minds, and added that he wasn’t sure Covington said anything racist.
Colby Covington in hot water after BLM comments
Covington, 32, drew ire after comparing Black Lives Matter to “terrorists.” Covington also called the organization “criminals.