The manager of Canadian bantamweight Michael Imperato today said the fighter holds no ill will toward the UFC after it signed and released him in the wake of revelations about his past. Manager Pat Wilson said Imperato (7-1 MMA, 0-0 UFC) was set to face Aljamain Sterling (10-0 MMA, 2-0 UFC) at UFC Fight Night 55 as a replacement for the injured Frankie Saenz, but the promotion cut him just one day after announcing the fight when another Canadian fighter brought to light racist and homophobic comments Imperato made on a Canadian MMA reality show. “We want to hit it head on about racism and make young athletes realize that however much you have changed, it can affect you in the future,” said Wilson, who represents Imperato. “If we can help one person, that’s the next best thing.” UFC Fight Night 55 takes place Nov. 8 at Allphones Arena in Sydney
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Manager defends Michael Imperato after UFC signs, then releases him – MMA Junkie