There are words that hurt much more than a good punch. And that has become quite clear to Dana White, UFC president, who is paying a high price for belittling the work of Brendan Schaub (fighter who competed in his company between 2010 and 2014).
Dana White started this controversy by claiming that Brendan Schaub would be nothing without the support of Joe Rogan, UFC commentator and comedian who has a great friendship with the American fighter. But after 'Big Brown's' response, the executive must wish he had kept quiet.
"How funny. Yes, Joe Rogan is one of my best friends and has played a significant role in my post-fighting career. You're right about that, Dana. Two TV spaces, sold-out comedy shows around the world, two successful podcasts, and my first major movie already scheduled. I'm super grateful for that," said the former UFC fighter.
"However, if it hadn't been for the Fertitta brothers, who lent your ass millions of dollars to invest in an idea that wasn't even yours from the beginning, you wouldn't be shit. Once the businessmen and brains behind the organization left, the UFC has been a shadow with you at the helm," Brendan Schaub threw.
Brendan Schaub retired from the UFC in 2014 with a professional record of 10 wins and 5 losses. (Getty Images)
"You're the one who tried the CM Punk experiment, you begged Brock Lesnar to come back, and you're praying at night for Conor McGregor to send you a message. Tough job to do without Lorenzo holding your hand, making sure you don't mess up," added the former UFC fighter.
"You'd be a cardio kickboxing coach in Boston in your late 40s, waiting to get a front-row ticket to my show if Lorenzo Fertitta hadn't saved your ass," he concluded. Will the UFC boss respond?