Dana White has always made a point of being against gimmicks in the UFC.
He’s criticized boxing promotions for making “gimmicky” fights, and infamously refused to re-sign heavyweight champion...
This past Saturday, one of the best heavyweights in the world just barely eked out a split-decision victory over a debutant. Tyson Fury — the World Boxing Championship heavyweight champion — had to go the distance against Francis Ngannou, a man boxing professionally for the first time in his life.
In the first installment of The Red Corner, Charles Moore recaps Kamaru Usman's dominant win over former teammate Gilbert Burns at UFC 258. He also previews UFC Fight Night: Blaydes Lewis, and discusses each fighter's path to victory.
