Fedor Emelianenko Accuses Dana White of Not Keeping His Word

Russia's legendary heavyweight fighter Fedor Emelianenko has criticized UFC CEO Dana White. Emelianenko claimed that White has repeatedly changed his account of the negotiations that did not produce a deal over the organization's efforts to bring him onto its roster.

Emelianenko has been a well-known name in the heavyweight division for years, including at organizations such as Pride. For this reason, the UFC's efforts to sign him have long been followed closely in combat sports circles.

The report does not detail which statements the claim that White failed to keep his word is based on. Emelianenko's criticism suggests that different interpretations of how talks between the two sides progressed may be a matter of debate.

Dana White's response to these claims is not yet known, as it is not included in the source. It remains to be seen whether the matter will be clarified with new statements in the coming days.