Longtime UFC site coordinator Burt Watson announced on Tuesday morning via Twitter that he has decided to “step aside” from the UFC.
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
The news of Watson leaving the UFC was initially mentioned by FrontRowBrian on Sunday and since Watson confirmed his exit, UFC fighters have reacted to the “babysitter to the stars” exiting the premiere mixed martial arts promotion on Twitter.
Burt Watson gone ???? TF — Derek Brunson (@DerekBrunson) March 3, 2015
You’re the Man Burt! It won’t be the same without you burtwatson4real https://t.co/rN05GwGxE9
— Jake Ellenberger (@EllenbergerMMA) March 3, 2015
Sad news today for fighters the legend burtwatson4real has moved on from UFC. I’m honored to know you… https://t.co/NEWry7ICVR
— Ross Pearson (@RossTheRealDeal) March 3, 2015
Burt! Wtf — John Moraga (@chicanojohn) March 3, 2015
I have never met anyone better at what they do than @BurtWatson4real … You have no equal sir! The #UFC and myself will miss you! @UFC — Nik Lentz (@NikLentz) March 3, 2015
.@BurtWatson4real love you baby! Thanks for making some awesome memories for me!
— James Krause (@TheJamesKrause) March 3, 2015
Just read that my man @BurtWatson4real is leaving the @ufc…. SAY IT AINT SO BURT.. SAY IT AINT SO!! #werooolllliin #whogoingtohypeusupnow
— Corey Anderson UFC (@CoreyA_MMA) March 3, 2015
I think @BurtWatson4real is probably the nicest dude I’ve ever met. Gonna miss you big guy. Best of luck in everything. #WEROLLIN — Stipe Miocic (@stipemiocicufc) March 3, 2015
@BurtWatson4real Idk if I can handle this news man! Can’t imagine fighting with out you there. Thanks for everything ! Enjoy the Fam! — Chris Weidman (@ChrisWeidmanUFC) March 3, 2015
@BurtWatson4real wait… Anything to hoping this is that fake Twitter account talking again??
— Chris Weidman (@ChrisWeidmanUFC) March 3, 2015
Just so every1 knows I have utmost respect 4 @BurtWatson4real! He’s a gr8 man & gr8 at what he does! Not sure what every1 is talking about.
— Mark Muñoz (@mark_munoz) March 2, 2015