UFC legend Don Frye slams Dana White over McGregor drama: He’s throwing a fit

Don Frye is standing firmly behind Conor McGregor in his decision to request some time off from promotional duties for the UFC.

McGregor, who was expected to headline UFC 200 in a welterweight rematch with Nate Diaz, was pulled from the event after announcing his retirement on Twitter last week. The Irishman then clarified his tweet with a lengthy statement on Facebook, claiming that he was still preparing for Diaz and simply wanted more time in the gym and less time in front of the cameras. McGregor refused to attend a press conference in Las Vegas but vowed make amends in New York.

The UFC, however, refused to budge from their position and announced earlier today that Jon Jones vs.  Daniel Cormier II will feature as the new main event for the mega-PPV.

Frye, who is an MMA veteran of 15 years, believes Dana White is throwing a fit over the issue and says this behaviour is typical of the UFC president.

“I think he’s right. He’s spot on,” Frye said to Submission Radio, per Denis Shkuratov. “I mean that takes so much god damn time away from you. You’re hired to be a fighter not to be an interview, you know, or interviewee. You’ve got things to do. When you’re training …

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