Controversy Surrounds UFC 94 Main Event

By: Ariel Shnerer | Posted: Sunday, February 1st, 2009 at 2:23 pm.

Following a one-sided loss to Georges St-Pierre at UFC 94, UFC lightweight champion B.J. Penn’s camp has filed a formal complaint with the Nevada State Athletic Commission.

Penn’s camp alleges St-Pierre’s cornerman was applying Vaseline to his back in between rounds. 

Throughout the fight, Keith Kizer, the Executive Director of the NSAC, would enter the cage and assess the actions of each fighter’s corner. 

According to UFC President Dana White, the commission was “flipping out,” as they noticed one of Georges’ cornermen rubbing Vaseline on his back in between rounds.

“The guys from the athletic commission went up there and started screaming at them. Knocked the Vaseline and kicked the Vaseline out of the Octagon,” White said. “Some Vaseline on a guy’s back didn’t change the outcome of that fight, but you don’t do it.”

While there is little chance of the decision being overturned, the corner person that committed the violation could face disciplinary action on an individual basis if he is found guilty.

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