Dana White supports rule change regarding dangerous strikes in the UFC.

Dana during an interview. Photo: Reproduction/Facebook/UFC

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Dana White is open to the possibility of banning knee strikes in MMA. Recently, the director of the California State Athletic Commission, Andy Foster, suggested a rule change to ban the strike, aiming to increase the protection of athletes' physical integrity. The proposal, it seems, has the support of the UFC president.

During a press conference at the Contender Series, Dana White highlighted Andy Foster's influence and importance among those responsible for athletic commissions and stated that there is no disagreement regarding the position presented by the executive.

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