UFC CEO Dana White Reacts to Wild Crowd Fight at UFC Fight Night 237 in Mexico City

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25/02/2024 18h56

In the early hours of February 25, 2024, UFC CEO Dana White was stunned by a tumultuous crowd altercation that unfolded at UFC Fight Night 237 in Mexico City. The incident occurred during the main card at Mexico City Arena, capturing the attention of both spectators and athletes. White addressed the situation during the post-fight press conference, dismissing notions that it reflected poorly on the UFC.

"The fight in the crowd doesn't look good for the UFC? That never happens. That literally never happens," White emphasized during the press conference. He described the chaos as one of the craziest things he had ever witnessed, noting the prolonged nature of the altercation and the lack of intervention by security. The UFC CEO highlighted that while such incidents are not typical at UFC events, they do occur sporadically.

White refrained from disclosing any information regarding potential medical or legal consequences for those involved in the altercation. For more details on the event, fans can visit MMA Junkie's event hub for UFC Fight Night 237 and engage with mixed martial arts enthusiasts on their Instagram page and YouTube channel. Additionally, readers can subscribe to the newsletter for updates and exclusive offers from MMA Junkie and their partners, agreeing to the Privacy Policy upon signing up.

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