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In a recent Twitter post, Dana White shared his 86-hour water fasting experience details. However, the fasting and the details have received criticism from Gray Maynard. The former UFC fighter took to Twitter and made some serious claims. Interestingly, this is not the first time Maynard has criticized White.

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Previously, they both had an altercation in 2019 regarding a statement given by White. Since then, the relationship between the two has never been the same. Now, the UFC veteran has gone after his former boss following the latter’s preaching of a health practice advised from experience. 

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Dana White’s 86-hour water fast ticks off Gray Maynard

Dana White took to his social media and gave us an insight regarding his fasting. Fasting for 86 hours is no mean feat but the UFC boss had help. Gary Brecka, the man who seemingly saved White from having just 10 years left to live, also advised him on his fasting. The 54-year-old broke down the process and explained its many benefits. His revelations impressed many, but not Gray Maynard,

Maynard, on his X (Twitter) account, accused White of being a hypocrite. His reasons were other contradicting promotions that White has done before and is doing presently.

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The 44-year-old wrote, “So now promoting fasting and health. While also promoting “F*ck it Friday”, gambling, brain damage, and numerous other dopamine dump addictions. Throw sh*t at all and see what sticks.”

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Maynard’s references are to White’s gambling practices and his weekly ‘F*ck It Friday’ social media posts. Additionally, the ‘brain damage’ is a reference to his Power Slap venture.

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But how did things turn so sour between the UFC legend and his former employer? Well, the answer to that question dates all the way back to August 2022.

The beginning of Maynard’s feud with Dana White

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In 2022, White appeared on GQ’s ‘Actually, Me’ segment and answered a fan question regarding fighters’ pay. His statement kind of irked Maynard. Since then, Maynard has taken to the internet multiple times and accused Dana White. He even accused him of being ‘selfish’ and called him a ‘self-centered.’ It seems their rivalry outside the cage is not going to end much sooner.

Maynard, popularly known as ‘ The Bully’, last fought in 2018. The fighter in his Reddit AMA (Ask Me Anything) addressed White as ‘selfish’ when a fan asked his honest opinion regarding him. Since then, he has never backed out and always criticized the work done by White.

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Maynard is upset with White and his methods. His public outrage regarding the UFC CEO has always given him attention. Till now we have not heard from White regarding the latest Tweet. It will be interesting to see how White reacts to this. Are the claims made by Maynard valid? Let us know about it in the comments below. 

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Anirban Chatterjee is a senior reporter at EssentiallySports and a core member of the NFL NewsCenter team. With an MBA in Sports Management and two years covering the UFC beat at ES, he blends newsroom precision with a deep understanding of game dynamics. At ES, he covers high-stakes games, breaking news, and viral moments—delivering fast, informed reporting with a modern perspective that speaks to both hardcore fans and casual readers alike.

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