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LAS VEGAS, NV- SEPTEMBER 6: Dana White speaks to the media following week 7 of the Dana White Contender Series on September 6, 2022, at the UFC APEX in Las Vegas, NV. (Photo by Amy Kaplan/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

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LAS VEGAS, NV- SEPTEMBER 6: Dana White speaks to the media following week 7 of the Dana White Contender Series on September 6, 2022, at the UFC APEX in Las Vegas, NV. (Photo by Amy Kaplan/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
A while ago, Bob Menery was verbally trashed by Dana White for ditching the Nelk Boys and walking away from the ‘Full Send Podcast‘. Menery recently made an appearance at the premiere of Conor McGregor‘s ‘Road House‘ movie, where he revealed how his relationship with the UFC CEO was, following the incident. Surprisingly, Menery has no hard feelings against White.
Dana White jibed at Bob Menery in their last conversation
Bob Menery revealed that Dana White and he had a chat following the incident where he was bashed by the UFC CEO. He claimed that the 54-year-old had some unsavory words for him as he was headed to the premiere of Conor McGregor’s first movie. Menery said, “He calls me a starf**er. So… that was his last words to me. Instead of saying of saying good luck, he called me starf**er.”
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Despite their disagreements, the influencer praised Dana White. Bob Menery referred to him as a mentor and stated that the UFC CEO was the most remarkable individual he had ever encountered. “Dana is the greatest guy I’ve met in my life. That’s my mentor, right there,” said the 35-year-old. Not only that, but Menery also revealed that White bashing him was a learning curve for him.
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Menery still has cordial relations with the UFC CEO
Bob Menery admitted that the way Dana White sounded off on him for leaving the Nelk Boys was rough. However, he believes it was a lesson he had to learn. The 35-year-old further mentioned that the kind of interactions he has with White are always the same on and off camera. He stated, “He came at me heavy… It was a good life lesson. He knew it. You know, the same talk that we had on that podcast was the exact same thing that we shoot the sh*t in real life.”

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VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA – JUNE 08: UFC president Dana White is seen during the UFC 289 press conference at Rogers Arena on June 08, 2023 in Vancouver, British Columbia. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
Additionally, Bob Menery also claimed that he and Dana White banter with each other often. However, there is never an attempt to disrespect one another. The UFC CEO constantly backs him and the Nelk Boys and there is no hindrance in their relationship, despite recently exposing White’s Power Slap numbers. “We never burned the bridge. I mean, we always just talk sh*t, never disrespectful. He’s the godfather, he’s the guy that has the upper hand.”
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Dana White doesn’t shy away from speaking his mind, much like some of the fighters on UFC’s roster. However, it seems like his bashing of Bob Menery did not take a turn for the worse, and they still maintain a good relationship with each other. What do you make of the 35-year-old’s statement about the UFC CEO? Drop your comments below.
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