He’s been the UFC’s “Babysitter to the Stars” for years. Burt Watson has been the man behind the curtain for most UFC events, keeping fighters on schedule for weigh-ins, walkouts, and everything in-between. Suddenly, in a flash, it appears he’s gone. Rumors started spreading early Monday morning that the UFC’s event coordintor had quit his job with the promotion, possibly due to an argument with management.
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
At the UFC 184 weigh ins, Burt wasn’t announced by @joerogan. He always introduced along with Dana, Lorenzo, Joe Silva, Bruce Buffer
— FrontRowBrian® (@FrontRowBrian) March 2, 2015
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Another source said Burt usually coordinates shuttle service for fighters back to airport morning after fights. He was not present this AM.
— FrontRowBrian® (@FrontRowBrian) March 2, 2015
Can confirm Burt Watson is no longer with the UFC.
— Ted Gruber (@tedgruber) March 2, 2015
It could be that Watson really is on the outs with the UFC, and will no longer be a part of the organization. However, that’s not what UFC 184 fighters were apparently told this morning by UFC officials, when they asked about Watson’s whereabouts.
@FrontRowBrian They said he was sick this am. He went home the night of the fights.
— James Krause (@TheJamesKrause) March 2, 2015
@UFCFaceSwap @FrontRowBrian That’s what I was told this morning going to the shuttle when we asked where he was.
— James Krause (@TheJamesKrause) March 2, 2015
Hopefully, more details will emerge soon to clarify the situation. Neither Watson, nor the UFC have released an official statement as to why he left UFC 184. So, stay tuned.
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