In a recent interview UFC president Dana White was asked about a visit between himself and retired mma fighter Frank Shamrock. White was less than flattering when speaking of Shamrock during the interview, calling the mma legend a “liar” and a “two-faced chump,” among other things.
Shamrock responded to those comments issuing an official statement on MMAFighting.com.
Wow and false, is all that I can say about Dana’s comments that I am a two faced liar and further, what a bully and terrible example of combat sports meets corporate America.
The truth is, I went to see Dana in Las Vegas, alone and out of respect, because I was done fighting and because of what they have done for our sport. I thanked him and told him, I was proud of what the UFC had accomplished. I shared my goals: commentary, more babies and promoting MMA. In our relaxed conversation he made clear what his plans were, worldwide domination for the UFC brand and he was super excited about getting into China….
Dana’s recent comments on AOL are ridiculous and insulting and I am sad to see them associated with our sport. We will never be a true sport, or art for that matter, until we are free to speak our hearts and minds. I was being genuinely honest about my beliefs and dreams and did not attack, insult, curse or become angry with him in anyway. And yet in return, I was attacked, ridiculed and bullied, and finally, my character questioned publically…
Anytime you want to become a real man and not a bully, you let me know. I would happy to oblige you with personal introduction to Shamrock MMA.
Check out Shamrock’s full statement at the link above.