Roy Nelson Seems to Be Stirring the Pot Once Again

Roy Nelson Seems to Be Stirring the Pot Once Again

With Roy Nelson's long anticipated debut on FX "TUF 16" in September, the energy is being ramped up between him and UFC president Dana White. Currently filming "The Ultimate Fighter 16" in Las Vegas, Roy has been quoted that there is a significant rift between him and White, which Dana does not dispute. The three-time UFC winner and former IFL champion still wants to be a fighter, something Dana White is sure will not happen.

Dana's Side

The situation between Roy and Dana is only just beginning to escalate. White will also be a part of the show on FX, meaning they will be spending a lot more time together, then at present. White says that words coming out of Roy’s mouth are only slightly bearable when taken in little dosages. Now that they will be in such close proximity to each other, tensions are bound to intensify.

A Higher Standard

Nelson makes no apologies for his words. He is quoted as saying his efforts are an attempt to "further MMA to the next level". That his words and actions are his ardent desire to hold journalism, fights, promotions, athletic commissions and even the fans to a much higher standard than at the present time.

However, White believes the rift between the two is much simpler than any contention with Roy, in that Nelson is simply "an annoying person". Along with his annoyance, Dana believes that any word that comes out of Roy's mouth simply makes no sense.

The meeting of the minds between White and Nelson over the last four months of this year will be an intense situation for sure. With the live FX finale on air in December, I am sure all of us fans will have a front row seat just how bad the situation has become between the two of them.