“The Guys That Leave Are the Guys That We’re Ok With Them Leaving” – Dana White Takes a Hard Stance After Recent High-Profile Exits From the UFC

UFC President Dana White is one of the most successful promoters out there today. The 53-year-old helped build the UFC brand over two decades. Under White’s presidency, the UFC currently leads the list of MMA promotions. White has also promoted enormous stars like Conor McGregor, Ronda Rousey, and Brock Lesnar. His ruthless business tactics have also been pivotal in the success of the company. Even after two decades, the UFC head honcho hasn’t lost his edge in dealing with fighters.

Fighter pay has always been a relevant question in the combat sports world. As such, the UFC and Dana White are not exempt from facing those questions. White and his promotion often come under fire for fighter pay-related issues. However, that does not dissuade the veteran promoter from doing business his way.

Recently, White addressed the question about fighter pay and the criticisms that come his way. His answer to the question sums up why he is as successful as he is today. It also showed the hard bargain he drove when negotiating with fighters.

Dana White on fighter pay criticism

In a recent interview, White faced a question about fighter pay and the numbers that are thrown around to paint the UFC in a bad light. A nonchalant White had the answer ready for that question.

He said, “I’ve been in business for 23 years. How many guys have left? I just did an 8-fight deal with Jon Jones, who was sitting out over money issues. I just did a new 8-fight deal with ‘Sugar’ Sean O’Malley. And the list goes on and on.”

He made a ruthless statement afterward, saying, “The guys that leave are the guys that we’re ok with them leaving. The guys who leave are the guys who we’re ok with it.”

The UFC has seen two high-profile exits in recent times. One of them was the iconic Nate Diaz. The other was former UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou. The Cameroonian’s exit made a lot of noise as he was advocating for better fighter pay and rights in his negotiations with the company.

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However, the two parties could not come to an agreement. As a result, the promotions stripped him of his title as he exited the UFC.

In light of these events, White’s statement seems to be a hard commentary stating the fact that the show will go on regardless of who stays or leaves.

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What are your thoughts on Dana White’s comments? Are there any fighters you wish the UFC should have tried better to retain? Let us know in the comments.