LAS VEGAS – UFC President Dana White is stunned by the Nevada State Athletic Commission’s idea to punish fighters for pre-fight conduct related to language. Following Tuesday’s lengthy NSAC hearing, which partially revolved around punishments for the UFC 229 post-fight melee involving UFC champ Khabib Nurmagomedov (27-0 MMA, 11-0 UFC) and Irish superstar Conor McGregor (21-4 MMA, 9-2 UFC), NSAC Chairman Anthony A. Marnell III and Executive Director Bob Bennett told reporters they are growing tired of certain types of speech in combat sports. “I don’t agree with it, and I certainly don’t like it,” Marnell said. “The language that is used and is continuing to escalate year in and year out.” White was asked about the possibility of fighters being policed for their language at Thursday’s UFC 235 press conference, and he raised valid concerns.
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UFC boss Dana White ‘shocked’ by NSAC’s ‘insane’ idea to punish athletes for language – MMA Junkie