Dana White doesn’t have to like you to do enterprise with you.
It at all times helps to get alongside along with your boss however it hasn’t been essentially the most essential path to success within the UFC. Have a look at former mild heavyweight champions Tito Ortiz and Jon Jones, for instance.
Whereas one other title from that division sits atop White’s record of favorites he’s had signed to the promotion, nobody beats Jones on the boss’ all-time record. He’ll tell us it any likelihood he will get. Nevertheless, Jones’ historical past of issues exterior the octagon, whether or not negotiation-based or private, has led to some bumpiness for White. Alternatively, the tippy-top largest stars MMA has ever seen made for various tales.
“Jon Jones and I’ve not had a terrific relationship so far as enterprise goes,” White mentioned on The Large Podcast. “That doesn’t twist my judgment. He’s the best fight fighter of all time. Interval. Finish of story. There’s not even an argument.
“My two all-time favorites, folks that have been one of the best to ever take care of and that I completely love, Chuck Liddell, Ronda Rousey. Ronda Rousey’s the best athlete I’ve ever labored with by 100 miles. Then Conor McGregor has been a terrific athlete to work with for me. There’s been a complete record of them.”
White has been further aggressive along with his expression of emotions in the direction of Jones’ all-time standing currently. This newest iteration of that appears like an try at displaying no bias, which is a minimum of a refreshing and considerably plausible change. Regardless, it’s most likely now not value making an attempt to vary his thoughts.
As for somebody like Rousey, the UFC boss at all times brazenly had a terrific relationship along with his first feminine champion. The previous bantamweight champion blazed a path to and thru the UFC and made loads of enemies alongside the way in which. Whether or not it was in fellow fighters or followers, somebody at all times had one thing to say in regards to the “Rowdy” one.
Rousey lately returned to the media highlight when selling her new books, resulting in some criticism for the way she’s handled the tip of her MMA profession in 2017. In the end, White believes Rousey’s best energy was additionally her largest weak spot.
“Her perception in herself that she may do something, which is what ended up being her downfall,” White mentioned. “She ended up turning into so large and so in style that she took on so many various issues on the similar time. In the meantime, all the opposite ladies within the division are simply coaching to beat Ronda. You break Ronda down and simply determine how one can beat Ronda.
“Ronda took every thing on her again and carried it. She would by no means say no to something. She’s one of many best human beings ever. I like every thing about her and I beloved my time that I labored together with her. To not point out the truth that she’s the one which opened my eyes to ladies preventing and take a look at what you see now whenever you see ladies battle.”
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Wraps.
Shenanigans.
Jabs.
GSP methods.
Angela Hill (17-13) vs. Tabatha Ricci (10-2); UFC Vegas 96, Aug. 24
Gabriel Santos (10-2) vs. Yizha (25-4); UFC Vegas 97, Sept. 7
Machi Fukuda (4-2) vs. Morgan Manfredi (2-5); Deep Jewels 46, Sept. 8
Aya Murakami (7-2) vs. Yuko Kuryu (13-11); Deep Jewels 46, Sept. 8
Manuel Torres (15-2) vs. Ignacio Bahamondes (15-5); Noche UFC, Sept. 14
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