White Confirms UFC Handled Fazil Incident Behind Scenes

Dana White acknowledged the UFC addressed a confrontation involving Namo Fazil during Contender Series week but offered no details on what went down.

Fazil claimed last week that a group of Chechens confronted him while he was cutting weight for his Dana White's Contender Series bout with Kaik Brito, according to Sherdog. The incident allegedly turned physical and drew police involvement. Fazil went on to lose by knockout, a result that was celebrated online by several fighters including former welterweight title challenger Khamzat Chimaev.

White Declines Details on Contender Series Week Altercation

Asked about the situation at the UFC Sacramento post-fight press conference, the UFC CEO confirmed the promotion dealt with it internally. "You guys have no idea how much sh*t goes on in this business behind the scenes and I said at the press conference that we had kind of a weird week here," White said, per the report.

White was also asked whether UFC fighter Baisangur Susurkaev would face any consequences after hinting at his involvement in the incident. "I didn't even talk about it," White added. "You guys wouldn't even know if he didn't talk about it. We handled it behind the scenes and that's the business we're in. Lots of crazy sh*t happens every day in this business."

The UFC has not announced any disciplinary action stemming from the incident.

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• Sherdog — Dana White confirms UFC handled ‘crazy’ behind-the-scenes incident