UFC President Dana White is known for his no-nonsense approach when it comes to dealing with fighters who retire from the sport – but then make a dramatic comeback announcement. So when Clay Guida pretended to announce his retirement during UFC on ESPN 44, after losing to Leonardo Santos, it definitely got under White’s skin. In a recent interview, White expressed his frustration with Guida’s fake retirement, and it’s clear that the situation has left a sour taste in the UFC boss’ mouth. In this article, we’ll take a closer look at White’s comments on Guida’s retirement stunt and explore what it says about the UFC and its fighters.
UFC President, Dana White, did not seem pleased with veteran fighter Clay Guida’s fake retirement at UFC on ESPN 44. Guida lost a unanimous decision to Rafa Garcia in the fight held at T-Mobile Center. During an in-cage interview with Daniel Cormier, after taking off his gloves, Guida appeared to be considering hanging up his gloves. However, he just wished his mother a happy birthday, which did not please the UFC boss. White expressed his displeasure at the trick Guida pulled, stating that he was not happy about it, and that they were running a live event. He added that he liked Guida as he was a nice guy, but faking his retirement to say ‘happy birthday’ to someone was not good. Guida has been one of the longest-serving fighters on the UFC roster, having made his octagon debut in August 2006. He is also among the top five fighters with the most takedowns landed in promotional history. For more information on the card, visit MMA Junkie’s event hub for UFC on ESPN 44.
In conclusion, it’s clear that Dana White is not one to mince words when it comes to his fighters. His reaction to Clay Guida’s fake retirement at UFC on ESPN 44 is just one example of how he expects his athletes to behave both in and outside of the octagon. As the president of the UFC, White’s leadership and dedication to his sport has helped catapult it to new heights, making it one of the most popular and lucrative in the world. Despite the occasional controversies and challenges he faces, there is no doubt that White’s passion and commitment to MMA will continue to drive the sport forward for years to come.
