As Far As Barnett Knows, Issues with UFC Are Over

Josh Barnett (Pictures), on “The Savage Dog Show,” discussing whether his conflict with the UFC has ended:

“Yeah, as far as I know. I’d spoken to Lorenzo [Fertitta] prior to [chatting with Dana White] actually, prior to even signing with Strikeforce. This was around -- I don’t remember exactly when it was, but he asked me, ‘Well, I know you and Dana have a bit of a rocky relationship. Would that be a problem?’ And I said, ‘No. Not at all. In fact, if they wanted, I could continue to add fuel to the fire.’ Anything that gets people talking and interested and what not. For me business is business and personal is personal. I have my job to do as a fighter and as a talent, and I will do it whether Dana’s my boss or anybody else. Together, I think we could really make a lot of big things happen.”