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Dana White On Releasing Anthony Johnson After UFC 142
Following this past Saturday’s UFC 142: “Aldo vs. Mendes” event at the HSBC Arena in Rio de Janeiro, UFC president Dana White decided to terminate Anthony Johnson’s contract.
His decision was based on the fact that Johnson once again couldn’t make weight, and he had a few things to say about that.
“This is his third time. Three strikes and you’re gone. That was one of the most unprofessional things I’ve ever seen,” White said. “The guy was at 170 pounds. He moved up to 185 pounds so this wouldn’t happen anymore, and this is the worst weightcutting disaster he’s ever had. He almost ruined the co-main event here in Brazil. I don’t know what else to say about that one. I’m not happy about it.”
“I knew what the decision was when I talked to [him] on Friday,” White stated. “This is his third time. Listen, the guy was having problems making 170 pounds. He wanted to stay at 170 or whatever his deal was. You go to 185, and you blow it as bad as he blew it? That’s bad, man.”
White continued to talk about how the possibility of Johnson ever returning is not completely out of the question, he just could not allow his actions to continue without punishment.
“I don’t dislike the guy,” White said. “I like him very much actually. When you talk to Anthony Johnson, he’s a good guy. I don’t know who you blame in this one. Do you blame him? Do you blame his team? Do you blame his camp? I mean who takes the blame in this one? Ultimately, you’re a grown man. You’re responsible for your own actions.”
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