UFC president Dana White had plenty of memorable things to say about UFC 136 last night.
From Frankie Edgar being the number 2 P4P fighter in the world, to almost confirming Chael Sonnen will be facing Anderson Silva next, White had plenty to say at the UFC post fight press conference.
One of his more memorable quotes was about “Fight of the Night” winner Leonard Garcia.
Garcia along with Nam Phan put on a memorable slugfest that made the Houston, Texas crowd happy.
Although Garcia couldn’t pick up the win in his home state, he should hang his head high knowing that White was pleased with his performance.
“You know that’s what I put the most value on,” White told MMAjunkie.com. “I value guys who come in and actually fight. Yes, you’ve got to win, and you have to have so many wins, but guys that come and bring it, we respect, and we like them.”
Garcia, who 1-3 in his last four fights could arguably be 0-4 after winning a controversial split decision against Phan last year. White confirmed that Garcia would not be getting cut anytime soon despite this.
“I don’t make those decisions right now. You guys love to ask me those questions at the press conference.” White said. “ But after that fight, seriously, I want everybody to raise their hands that wants me to kick out Leonard Garcia after tonight. Thank you. Next question.”
Phan was able to get the better of Garcia once again with his technical striking. But Garcia was able to drop Phan in the third round, nearly stealing the fight once again.
Phan is one of the most fan friendly fighters in the UFC. But if he is unable to pick up a win he could very easily be cut.