After hearing the news that Ben Henderson was leaving the UFC, Dana White issued his official response and it was surprisingly mild.
The truth is we made him an offer that would have paid him substantially more — like not even in the same ballpark — than he’s getting now if he were to become world champion again, but he chose their deal, which offered more up front.
Not one to disrespect anyone, Henderson replied in kind.
I’d be remiss to not thank Dana White and Lorenzo Fertitta for the opportunities they presented me, you guys have helped me change my life for the better and to be able to provide my family with the things I didn’t have while growing up. For that I’ll always have the utmost appreciation. Thanks for all the advice you guys gave too, both business wise and personal.
Dana’s brass ring was the big IF he became world champion meaning he would have to be blessed with a title shot. Notice White did not say he would be getting paid much if he was just a contender.