“Why Dana Is Saying That”- “Opinionated” Dana White Shut Down by UFC Veteran for Massive Take On Ex-Champ

Chris Weidman made his return to the Octagon after two years. The former champion took on Brad Tavares but failed to capture the victory and lost the fight via a unanimous decision. Moreover, he left the cage with an injured leg, which prompted Dana White to suggest that he should consider retirement. But welterweight veteran Matt Brown does not seem to agree with the UFC president.

Being a former champion, Chris Wideman was upset with the UFC for making him fight in the prelims of UFC 292. However, he could not get past Brad Tavares, leading Dana White to think that he might be done fighting. But Matt Brown seems to have a different take on Weidman’s MMA career.

Matt Brown is in disagreement with Dana White regarding Chris Weidman

During an appearance on ‘MMA Fighting’s ‘The Fighter vs. The Writer’, UFC veteran Matt Brown stated that he doesn’t agree with the UFC president’s suggestion for Chris Weidman to retire. He said, “I don’t agree with Dana. I don’t think Chris needs to retire.” He thinks ‘The All-American’ needs a little more time to settle in since he’s been out for over two years.

Moreover, he didn’t understand why the 54-year-old promoter said that the former champion must retire. However, Brown believes that Dana White has the right to an opinion. “I don’t know why Dana is saying that, but he’s entitled to his own opinion.” The veteran further added, “Dana is a strong, opinionated guy.” However, he did mention one specific reason why the UFC president might have said what he said.

Brown believes that the 54-year-old promoter wants to see fighters perform well

The 42-year-old veteran ideated one scenario why Dana White suggested that Chris Weidman should consider retirement. It is because he likes Chris Weidman as a fighter and as a person. Moreover, White hates to see the fighters that he likes underperform in their matchups. “Dana, he likes to see guys performing at their best, especially the guys that he likes,” said Matt Brown.

Brown further mentioned that Weidman, at the age of 39, still has some more fights left in him. He believes that great things are waiting for him in the future. “I still think [Weidman] can do big things,” the veteran added.

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Chris Weidman hasn’t commented on his future after his UFC 292 loss. Moreover, fans were concerned when they saw him bound to a wheelchair backstage after the fight. It remains to be seen what step the UFC will take since he just returned from a career-ending injury. We will have to wait and see how things pan out for ‘The All-American’ in the days to come.

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