We got together with the people who run all these groups and told them there needs to be a uniform set of rules, like with boxing or any other combat sport. The people at UFC have complied with everything we've asked of them.
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The commission may fine him, revoke his license or do a myriad of things, but clearly he was in the wrong.Marc Ratner
Everybody reacted properly, including Michael Buffer. He was very good at trying to calm the crowd. I thought between Richard and my inspectors and the police, everybody did what they did to stop it immediately before anyone got hurt. If there hadn't been a proper reaction it could have turned into a horrible, horrible thing.
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We're in the process of getting all of the tapes (of the fight) shown from all different angles. We're going to watch those tapes as soon as we get them and see who was in the ring and who did what. Roger will appear before us for a disciplinary hearing. Things will be adjudicated at that time.
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My guess is that every state with a commission that has its act together will legalize the sport eventually. They're starting to understand this is just another combat sport.
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I like the ceremonial part of it and the tradition.
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The police did a marvelous job. So did (ring announcer) Michael Buffer. He kept everybody calm. He told everyone to stay in their seats and that everything was under control.
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