“WTF He Was So Fun to Watch”: Fans in Disbelief After Fighter Who Raised Finger at Dana White and UFC Sponsors Gets Cut Off From the Promotion
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Victories in the UFC typically signify the opening of more doors and opportunities. Countless MMA titans have become household names after winning inside the Octagon. Dana White and his promotion, the UFC, have set the stage for some of the biggest stars to shine through. However, in the case of this one athlete, what followed his latest victory was anything but good news. After his decision victory at the UFC Fight Night, the UFC Roster Watch released his name as the latest fighter to be removed from the company’s payroll.
The Heavyweight fighter had previously spoken out against new sponsor deals and the issue of payment within the UFC. Pay disputes within the UFC have been a widely debated topic. Figures outside the sport, such as Jake Paul, have been leading conversations in this domain. This is not the first time Dana White has come under scrutiny for this issue. But still, the fighter’s cut comes as a shock to many; especially considering his performance in the last fight.
❌ Fighter removed: Tanner Boser
— UFC Roster Watch (@UFCRosterWatch) August 17, 2023
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The latest to be removed from the roster is the Canadian Heavyweight Tanner Boser. Nicknamed ‘The Bulldozer’, Boser was revealed to be cut from the roster by the X (formerly Twitter) page, UFC Roster Watch, an account that is known for diligently keeping track of the roster. Boser scored a decision victory against Aleksa Camur in a Light-heavyweight bout on Aug 6th. The victory, however, is seemingly not enough to keep the fighter tied to the promotion. Fans speculated that his contract might be over. Some others said that he was displeased with the UFC. In light of the conversations regarding pay disputes, many fans took to X to express their shock at this development.
Fans displeased with Dana White as UFC cuts off a favorite
A vast majority of UFC fans expressed surprise at the sudden announcement.
Whaaaat?????
— Gablima (@LimaMicheletti) August 17, 2023
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No way….
— Trizkoh (@Trizkoh) August 18, 2023
Some even brought up his recent victory as a point of resistance to Dana White’s decision.
tf??? guy looked so good in his last fight
— 🇨🇦 (@silviodante00) August 17, 2023
he dominated his last fight what
— fire god (@cchriward) August 17, 2023
Fans of ‘The Bulldozer’ also took to the platform to express their dismay.
wtf he was so fun to watch, that fucking sucks
— DeMelly (@DeMelly) August 18, 2023
Now that’s a shame
— Drake Cruz (@DrakeCruz83) August 17, 2023
Some took on more logical outlets for their emotions.
His contract expired, it's more than likely he's going to get resigned because he accepts short notice matchups, and got a win last time around.
— Rashad Face (@RashadFace_MMA) August 17, 2023
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One user’s tweet exuded the general sentiment. They summed up the whole event in their tweet:
This is a pretty surprising one honestly, his record wasn’t that bad and his final fight he looked really good, still pretty young and not on that expensive if a contract.
— Dr Spencer (@Suspence_15) August 18, 2023
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Fans speculate whether ‘The Bulldozer’ will be re-signed to the UFC. Till there is an official announcement on the issue, social media will bear the brunt of the fans’ surprise and shock. However, in the middle of this discussion, some fans seemed hopeful. They advocated for a jump in promotion. Hopeful to see their favored fighter in a better and supposedly more rewarding situation, they mentioned the PFL, a rival promotion. Whether Boser joins the PFL is a question only time will answer. Would you like to see Boser make a comeback into the UFC? Let us know your thoughts.
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Edited by:
Rupkamal Sarma