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An old video of UFC president Dana White made rounds on the Internet. The charismatic boss of the MMA organization always made headlines with his statements. But this particular video surfaced because of the results of the PFL.

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Brendan Loughnane proved White wrong after his recent championship victory. Fans comment on the relevancy of Dana White’s old statement and whether it still held up.

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Dana White might rescind his decision over Brendan Loughnane

UFC president Dana White stated he did not feel any regret over not signing Brendan Loughnane a new contract at The UFC. White responded “No, not at all” when confronted by a reporter who questioned White’s decision on releasing Loughnane.

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Loughnane recently won the featherweight championship and a sum of $1m, when he defeated Bubba Jenkins at the Professional Fighters League World Championship in New York. On this occasion, an old video of The UFC president surfaced, around the time when he released Loughnane from a UFC contract.

White stated “I mean think that everybody knows what I’m looking for here” “While I said that kid is talented and… you know he’s gonna…” “And I also said if I’m wrong, he’s a free agent and anybody can pick him up so…”

Dana White acted as if he threw him out for other promotional organizations and said, “If anybody thinks I’m wrong, show me!”

“There you go. Here’s a free one for you… lock ‘em up and he’s all yours”

White was confident of his judgment about Brendan Loughnane. Meanwhile, the fighter achieved success at age 32 and became the first British champion in the history of the PFL.

Fans react to this bold statement from the UFC President

The UFC world had mixed opinions on this matter and took sides between Dana White and Brendan Loughnane. However, some disagreed that a PFL championship never equated to a UFC championship, and claimed they were on different levels.

Many fans rejoiced in the PFL fighters’ victory, especially because it possibly made White angry.

The MMA world is of the opinion that Dana White has a personal grudge against Loughnane.

The PFL championship offered a handsome reward for the winner of the title.

These fans were quick to criticize The UFC president’s old decision after Brendan Loughnane won the PFL featherweight title.

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Do you think Loughnane deserved to be in the UFC?

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Vullingundam Ruthwik is a combat sports writer at EssentiallySports who brings a fact-based and eagle-eyed approach to his coverage of UFC and WWE events. He is a graduate of Journalism from a premier university. Ruthwik's passion for sports writing shines through in his coverage of live UFC events, including 283 and 281. With his insightful analysis and dedication to providing accurate reporting, he has earned a reputation as a trusted voice in the world of combat sports. After a stint as a UFC writer, he switched divisions to WWE. His coverage of the crossover phenomenon Brock Lesnar was particularly noteworthy, showcasing his ability to provide unique perspectives on some of the biggest names in sports entertainment. Even in his free time, Ruthwik remains immersed in the world of sports and content creation, always looking for new and innovative ways to engage with fans

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