The UFC has released the full, unedited, uncut interview that ESPN’s “Outside the Lines” did with Lorenzo Fertitta. The edited interview that ESPN aired viewed the UFC boss in a negative fashion regarding the payment of fighters.
Dana White released his rebuttal earlier today and warned fans not to take ESPN’s piece at face value.
“We are gonna blast these hacks!! I’m excited to smash and discredit ESPN and the piece they did!! So pumped! can’t stand the lying 2 faced media *****!! So glad we did this one right cause ESPN can NOT be trusted. can’t stand the lying 2 faced media *****!!” – Dana White’s Twitter transcribed by MMAmania.com
Last night Dana White and Dan Rafael (ESPN’s Boxing writer) had a debated back and forth on the topic. What are your thoughts? Has White and the UFC gained something by releasing this footage?
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