Bloody Elbow · Mar 17, 2017
Following UFC’s ‘dishonest’ business practices, Michael McDonald granted release
Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty ImagesOne-time interim title challenger Michael McDonald is no longer a UFC fighter.
After believing that the UFC took part in unacceptable business practices, McDonald requested his release from the UFC last month, he told ESPN.com. It was officially granted to him Thursday.
“The UFC was dishonest in the way they tried to do business with me and it's resulted in a complete waste of my time," McDonald said. "I want to feel like my employer isn't out trying to cut my head off.”
McDonald didn’t specifically state whether talks have started with other organizations, but it does appear that he will indeed continue fighting.