Speaking to FS1 after UFC 201, Dana White revealed the UFC briefly parted ways with Jake Ellenberger after his last loss to Tarec Saffiedine in January.
"I didn't know what to expect from him," White said. "I said in the standup with [UFC commentator Joe] Rogan before the fights started, if he comes out and does what he's capable of doing, then this is going to be a very fun fight.
"With the UFC, we had cut him," White added. "He flew out to Las Vegas and he met with me and said, 'Don't cut me, please.' He said, 'Give me one more shot. I promise I will come out and deliver.'
Dana White: UFC briefly cut Jake Ellenberger before UFC 201
