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We've stood by Rampage more than enough - White

ESPN staff
May 4, 2012
Rampage Jackson lost to Ryan Bader in his most recent fight © Getty Images
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UFC president Dana White has told Rampage Jackson to stop his moaning, because the UFC does not like him just as much as he does not like the promotion.

Jackson has been extremely vocal over recent weeks, claiming match-maker Joe Silva should be "shot in the face" for the opponents he has been given. The former light-heavyweight champion has not been happy at being asked to face wrestlers like Ryan Bader and Rashad Evans, who both beat Rampage by attacking his weakness.

Jackson has also attacked American fans for booing him after he beat fan-favourite Chuck Liddell, and he has questioned the money given to him by the UFC.

White's response was simply to hint at the many times the UFC has stood by Rampage, despite several high-profile incidents that did not reflect favourably on the sport or promotion. In White's eyes, once Rampage has fought his last UFC fight, he can please himself.

"Rampage is obviously not happy with the UFC," White said. "No big deal brother, you don't want to be here anymore.

"As far as money goes, everybody needs to make more money. That's human nature. We've never screwed anybody over, including Rampage.

"You want to talk about a guy we went to bat for? We've gone to bat for him many times. I feel like f***ing [Derek] Jeter when it comes to Rampage.

"If he's unhappy with us, doesn't like us, and doesn't want to be with us anymore, then the feeling is mutual."

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