Twisted Metal, the prized bucking bull owned by UFC CEO Dana White has died on account of an undisclosed sickness. The animal was a fan favourite in Skilled Bull Riders circuit (PBR) and recognized for his ferocity.
PBR CEO Sean Gleason introduced Twisted Metal’s passing in a press release on Monday.
“Some unhappy information to start the brand new yr. After coping with an ongoing well being subject, @danawhite’s Twisted Metal has handed away peacefully in Texas,” Gleason wrote on Instagram.
“Like many others, Dana established a particular bond with Twisted Metal, whose recognition amongst followers matched his hovering buck-off share,” Gleason continued. “Whereas Twisted Metal won’t ever get replaced, Dana loves the game and along with his accomplice Dennis Davis continues on with Bitter Diesel and White Thunder. Don’t be shocked to see his roster of bulls develop.For now, we ship our deepest condolences to Dana and all those that cared for Twisted Metal.”
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White entered the bull driving enviornment in 2016 with bulls “Stank Face” and F-Bomb.” As Gleason talked about, White’s “Bitter Diesel” and “White Thunder” are energetic bucking bulls whereas “Stank Face” and “F-Bomb” has retired from competitors. “Twisted Metal” was White’s first bull to make it to the PBR.
“I fell in love with the game, and I began shopping for bulls again in 2016 in hopes to get into the PBR,” White mentioned. “The primary bull I ever owned, his identify was F-Bomb. He’s retired now, he’s out. My different bulls are within the Velocity Tour. After which that is my first bull to ever make it to the massive present of the PBR,” White instructed PBR in December.
