Discover the controversial response of Dana White, the UFC President, to the PFL’s acquisition of Bellator MMA. Find out why White dismissed the merger and what the future holds for the MMA landscape.
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| Dana White offers well-wishes to PFL-Bellator merger, but quickly follows up with scathing remarks about both organizations. |
| Donn Davis suggests that White’s dismissive comments stem from his concern about the PFL’s potential. |
| Davis confidently states that the PFL is on its way to becoming a co-leader in the MMA world, which White allegedly doesn’t want. |
| While White doesn’t appear to be overly concerned, only time will tell how the PFL-Bellator merger will impact the MMA landscape. |
Dana White vs PFL-Bellator Merger
Last month, the Professional Fighter’s League (PFL) announced its merger with Bellator MMA , creating a new powerhouse in the world of mixed martial arts. While fight fans are excited about the prospect of PFL champions facing off against Bellator champions, UFC President Dana White had some controversial comments to make.
In a post-fight press conference, White initially offered his well-wishes to the newly merged organization, saying, ‘Good for them. I wish them all the luck in the world.’ However, he quickly followed up with a scathing remark, calling both organizations ‘sh*tty’ and claiming that they sell no tickets and have low viewership.
Dana White vs Donn Davis
Donn Davis, the proprietor of PFL, believes that White’s dismissive comments stem from his concern about the PFL’s potential with Bellator talent on board. Davis suggested that White only comments on things that worry him, and his recent comments about the PFL indicate his unease. Davis confidently stated that the PFL is on its way to becoming a co-leader in the MMA world, which White allegedly doesn’t want.
While White doesn’t appear to be overly concerned, only time will tell how the PFL-Bellator merger will impact the MMA landscape.
