Jones (left) and Cormier (right) got into a bad fight during a UFC event. Photo: Disclosure/UFC
Despite generating a lot of spotlight and certainly increasing the commercial value of the fight between Jon Jones e Daniel Cormier at UFC 178, the fight between the champion and the challenger during a promotional event in Las Vegas (USA) could have serious sporting implications for athletes. The Nevada Athletic Commission requested images of the confusion at the MGM Grand Casino & Hotel and may impose punishment on the pair for Monday's incident (04).
“We will have to fine Jones and Cormier if the Commission orders this. We are always ready to reinforce sanctions that aim to improve the behavior of our athletes”, said Kirk Hendrick, legal director of the UFC, on the organization's official website. “It certainly wasn’t a proud moment for us. We expect a little more education from our athletes, especially two gentlemen who are highly trained and have to be professional at all times. These actions violate our code of conduct,” he added.
Ticket sales for UFC 178 begin this Friday (08). The event takes place on September 27th, at the MGM Grand Garden Arena, in Las Vegas (USA). In addition to the main fight between Jon Jones e Daniel Cormier, for the light heavyweight belt, the event also marks the return of the former bantamweight champion Dominick Cruz after three years away due to a series of injuries and hosts the duel between top-10 in the featherweight category Conor McGregor e Dustin poirier.
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