D. White in a press conference after the UFC 239. Photo: Reproduction/YouTube UFC
Although they are not confirmed as official opponents, Kamaru Usman e Jorge masvidal They have already started teasing a future fight for the welterweight title (up to 77kg.). Last week, the athletes were involved in a tense moment behind the scenes at an NFL event. UFC president, Dana White, however, criticized the fighters' attitude and, in an interview with 'ESPN', stated that the fighters could receive punishments if they come to blows.
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“I didn’t like that. People think that because I use the promoter, I like it. That's great for business, but it's not good for us. We’re here, at the Super Bowl, and these guys are acting like Neanderthals,” said Dana.
For White, the reason for the concern is the fact that the American football enthusiast audience is not necessarily the same as those who like the UFC. For the 'boss', it is necessary to be careful not to tarnish the company's image in relation to other sports.
“The problem is for the people who are here and for the media. It scares (those who are not used to it). That's a scary thing when it happens. If they touch it, now the police get involved.” We are regulated by the government. Now, the athletic commissions are getting involved (if they touch each other)”, said the president.
Finally, White guaranteed that the athletes will have 25 minutes to exchange forces when they face each other in earnest inside the Octagon. Dana set the date and place for the combatants to hold the long-awaited confrontation.
“These guys will fight in Las Vegas (USA) during 'International Fight Week' (July 11) for 25 minutes. They can do whatever they want with each other. This fight will happen. You don’t have to do that here,” concluded White.
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