In a recent episode of Shannon Sharpe’s podcast, UFC President Dana White revealed his thoughts on the potential of legendary basketball player Michael Jordan as a MMA fighter.
White did not hesitate to name Jordan when asked which basketball players might have successfully transitioned to MMA:
You gotta go with Jordan, Jordan is a killer.
I’ve spoken about Michael Jordan many times.
Never met him, don’t know him, don’t want to meet him. I like him too much. I respect him too much.I love his killer instinct.
White’s admiration for Jordan’s competitive nature was clear, as he revealed that he had watched the Netflix documentary “The Last Dance” three times:
I love Michael Jordan, I love the killer that he was, you know, everything about him.
I watched “The Last Dance” three times.
At the peak of his basketball career, Jordan weighed around 216 pounds, which would place him in the heavyweight division of the UFC.
And, well, by standing at 6 feet 6 inches tall, the NBA legend could have been a formidable presence in the ctagon with the right training.
How well do you think that Jordan would’ve done in MMA?
Let us know what you think!
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