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Dana White on first responder Stipe Miocic: ‘Fighting won’t be here forever’

Sometimes, UFC president Dana White says some peculiar things. His job is to promote fights, and he’s very good at it. But in the case of Stipe Miocic, he may have gone a little too far in ignoring what the real priorities are for some people right now.

It is pretty well-known that the former UFC heavyweight champion is a first responder. He is also a father, and he has no interest in fighting during the coronavirus pandemic. When speaking to Independent, Stipe confirmed that he was still taking shifts with the Valley View Fire Department and described the process during the pandemic:

“I have a job to do, and when I go to the station I make sure I stay clean.