“We Rollin!!!!”
The famous tag line above comes from UFC Site Coordinator Burt Watson, well that is former UFC Site Coordinator. It was rumored over the weekend that Watson had quit the UFC.
First reports came from Front Row Brian.
This will come as shocking to some… The legendary “Babysitter to the Stars” @BurtWatson4real has QUIT the UFC. Waiting on details why.
— FrontRowBrian® (@FrontRowBrian) March 2, 2015
The rumor is now official. Watson took to Twitter on Tuesday and confirmed that after 14-years with the promotion he has decided to part ways.
After 14 AMAZING YEARS I’ve decided to step aside thank U Dana White Lorenzo Fertitta & Donna Marcolini pic.twitter.com/8eL04mVGaW
— Burt Watson (@BurtWatson4real) March 3, 2015
Watson was the man who kept the show moving. He made sure fighters were on weight, he arranged transportation to and from the event and more.
There was no reason given by Watson for his departure.
Keep it locked to MMASucka.com for more on the situation as it arises.
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