5 times when Dana White was visibly angry with a UFC champion

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#2. White angry at Georges St-Pierre vs. Johny Hendricks results

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Dana White has had a reasonably good relationship with Georges St-Pierre over the years. The former two-division champion cemented his legacy as the greatest welterweight champion in UFC history. However, his final title defense against Johny Hendricks left the UFC president furious.

‘Rush’ retained his title against ‘Big Rigg’ by split-decision at UFC 167, which many felt was controversial. He absorbed many significant strikes, but the judges still scored the bout in St-Pierre's favor (48-47, 48-47, and 47-48).

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The UFC president criticized the judging for the main event and felt Hendricks was robbed of a decision.

“I want what’s fair and that wasn’t fair. I think the Nevada State Athletic Commission is atrocious. I think the Governor needs to step in immediately before these guys destroy this sport like they did boxing,” Dana White said during the UFC 167 post-fight press conference.
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#1. White angry with Anderson Silva's performance at UFC 112

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White has praised Anderson Silva for his abilities and being one of the greatest fighters of all time. However, his title defense against Demian Maia at UFC 112 left him furious.

‘The Spider’ was the reigning UFC middleweight champion at the time and had spectacularly finished his opponents. There was also constant debate about whether he or St-Pierre was the best pound-for-pound fighter in the world. It looked like fans were going to get an answer to that question if Silva were to defeat Maia. However, his antics during the fight infuriated the UFC president to the point that he left during the main event.

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He wasn't fond of ‘The Spider’s' showboating throughout the bout rather than going for the finish.

"I don't think I've ever been more embarrassed in the ten years of being in this business. And, it's the first time that I've ever walked out in the main event and given the belt to the guy's manager and told him to put it on him," Dana White said during UFC 112 post-fight press conference.

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