"I know from my experience that my relationships with some people differ from my relationships with others. I know what Francis gives to me and my family, how he treats me. Dana has always been exceptionally kind and respectful to me as well. I would really like for these two to be able to leave all differences in the past, at least on a personal level. I hope they can reconcile.
Whatever transpired between them - it was seven or eight years ago. And I think that deep down, Dana still likes Francis, and surely regrets that he is not in the UFC roster, especially considering the current state of the heavyweight division. I hope that one day they can sit down and talk man to man, just letting all of it go. Why hold on to such negative energy?" said the American specialist in an interview with MMA Fighting.