An old video of UFC president Dana White made rounds on the Internet. The charismatic boss of the MMA organization always made headlines with his statements. But this particular video surfaced because of the results of the PFL.
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Brendan Loughnane proved White wrong after his recent championship victory. Fans comment on the relevancy of Dana White’s old statement and whether it still held up.
Dana White might rescind his decision over Brendan Loughnane
UFC president Dana White stated he did not feel any regret over not signing Brendan Loughnane a new contract at The UFC. White responded “No, not at all” when confronted by a reporter who questioned White’s decision on releasing Loughnane.
Loughnane recently won the featherweight championship and a sum of $1m, when he defeated Bubba Jenkins at the Professional Fighters League World Championship in New York. On this occasion, an old video of The UFC president surfaced, around the time when he released Loughnane from a UFC contract.
"There's 10 seconds left in the fight and you're going to shoot? If he f*cking wung it out at the end of the 10 seconds, I probably would've picked him."
Dana White stands by his decision not to sign Brendan Loughnane and says criteria "different" on Contender Series. pic.twitter.com/2VboKYnmOG
— MMA Junkie (@MMAJunkie) June 26, 2019
White stated “I mean think that everybody knows what I’m looking for here” “While I said that kid is talented and… you know he’s gonna…” “And I also said if I’m wrong, he’s a free agent and anybody can pick him up so…”
Dana White acted as if he threw him out for other promotional organizations and said, “If anybody thinks I’m wrong, show me!”
“There you go. Here’s a free one for you… lock ‘em up and he’s all yours”
White was confident of his judgment about Brendan Loughnane. Meanwhile, the fighter achieved success at age 32 and became the first British champion in the history of the PFL.
Fans react to this bold statement from the UFC President
The UFC world had mixed opinions on this matter and took sides between Dana White and Brendan Loughnane. However, some disagreed that a PFL championship never equated to a UFC championship, and claimed they were on different levels.
Hes wrong cause Brendan beat a bunch of bums in the b leagues?
— oldestride_longestline (@oldestride) November 26, 2022
He has barely scrapped by dudes in the pfl. Lol. But good for brandon for making 1 mil and not 30k+30k
— josh yarger (@jdyarg34) November 26, 2022
Winning pfl means nothing
— POATAN OLIVEIRA (@poatan_oliveira) November 26, 2022
Many fans rejoiced in the PFL fighters’ victory, especially because it possibly made White angry.
Dana has some kinda vendetta against Brendan. So glad he won.
— Stuart Campbell (@StormCampbell) November 26, 2022
The MMA world is of the opinion that Dana White has a personal grudge against Loughnane.
Completely wrong, I’m sorry but I love it when it bites @danawhite in his ass
— Mark (@Rezzinginc) November 26, 2022
And young brendan couldnt be happier about it.
1 million more than than any dwcs alum with see in his account.
— jackssmirkingrevenge (@JD77412148) November 26, 2022
The PFL championship offered a handsome reward for the winner of the title.
Probably earn more money with the PFL than what he would of on UFC, fuck Dana
— Scott O'Rourke (@ScottOR09) November 26, 2022
Dana has ran the UFC well. But he’s very petty and think skinned
— William Foster (@tigieg83) November 26, 2022
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These fans were quick to criticize The UFC president’s old decision after Brendan Loughnane won the PFL featherweight title.
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Do you think Loughnane deserved to be in the UFC?