UFC boss Dana White recently appeared on OutKick’s ‘Tomi Lahren is Fearless’ to discuss his relationship with former fighter Tito Ortiz. White addressed the idea that he purchased the company because of Ortiz, stating that this claim is ‘mentally ill.’ He explained that the UFC loved Ortiz at the time of the company’s purchase and that Ortiz was one of their top fighters.
Ortiz and White’s Relationship Deterioration
White discussed how his relationship with Ortiz deteriorated over time, citing Ortiz’s refusal to fight Chuck Liddell as a major factor. He also mentioned that Ortiz did ‘some really dumb things’ that destroyed their relationship. When asked if he thought going into business with friends was a bad idea, White replied that it is ‘a really bad idea’ based on his experience.
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