Dana responds to Mark Hunt's criticism: 'We have to protect these guys'

Dana White, president of the UFC, preferred not to enter into controversy with heavyweight Mark Hunt

Laerte Viana

13/10/2017 | 11:01

D. White countered Hunt (Photo: Reproduction Twitter ufcnews)

Dana White decided to speak out after being harshly criticized for Mark Hunt, which was replaced by Fabricio Werdum in the fight he would wage against Marcin tybura at UFC Australia, November 18th. After being insulted and insulted by the heavyweight fighter, the Ultimate president chose to adopt a calmer stance, avoiding 'picking a fight' with the New Zealander, stating that, sometimes, it is necessary to think about the athletes' health.

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“He (Hunt) is always attacking me. Sometimes you have to protect these guys from themselves. We are investigating this now. He said I've hated him since forever. I never hated Mark Hunt. He knows that. In fact, I was very good to the Mark Hunt – declared Dana, in an interview with the website 'TMZ'.

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The UFC claimed that it removed the 'Super Samoan' from the card due to the athlete's health problems. The decision is in line with a recent interview with Hunt, who claimed to have memory loss as a result of damage suffered throughout his career.