Dana White

I don't dislike Matt Lindland. I didn't blackball him from the UFC, either. Matt Lindland is a good guy and I've never had a personal issue with him.

American Businessman

Used to describe the act of rejecting someone in a secretive and often unfair way.

Often used regarding social groups, organizations, or communities, rather than formal settings.

Implies a negative judgment and exclusion based on personal opinions or biases.

Refers to the formal process of voting, often anonymous, within an organization.

Historically, a blackball was an actual black-colored ball used in voting to signify opposition.

Commonly used in the context of exclusive societies or clubs when initiating new members.