Fighters are a special breed of human being, willing to put their health – and quite frankly their lives – on the line for our entertainment. Which is why you’ve heard it countless times through the years that they must be protected from themselves. That bears repeating and emphasizing when reflecting on Jared Gordon ’s last-minute removal from UFC on ESPN 45 this week and UFC president Dana White ’s absurd reaction to the news Saturday night.
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