UFC lightweight fighter Al Iaquinta had major qualms about the UFC Athlete Retreat. Essentially, Ragin’ Al never understood the logic in putting on such an event, and having music superstars such as Snoop Dogg as guest performers.
Iaquinta ended up leaving the summit, but he did get a chance to interact with new UFC owner Ari Emmanuel. His experience rubbing elbows with the boss was not so pleasant as well.
“I think (UFC co-owner) Ari Emanuel, he was trying to be one of us, but he’ll never be one of us,” Iaquinta told MMA Junkie.