In a statement released Thursday, the UFC issued a stern warning to Alex Nicholson in regards to racially insensitive comments he made at an Aug. 20 event.
The middleweight fighter was in teammate Mike Perry's corner at UFC 202. Prior to Perry's win over Hyun Gyu Lim, Nicholson was heard uttering an ugly insult in relation to Lim's Korean nationality. Nicholson later apologized on Twitter.
The UFC is letting Nicholson off with a warning for now, with the understanding that a future infraction could have severe consequences:
UFC competitor Alex Nicholson made a derogatory comment toward another UFC athlete while cornering his teammate, Mike Perry, at UFC 202. UFC has addressed the matter with Nicholson, as well as Perry, to express the organization's disappointment with Nicholson's insensitive remark. As such, the organization informed Nicholson that any future instances of this nature could result in a suspension from competition, or termination of his contract.
UFC requires all athletes to act in an ethical, responsible and respectful manner, as mandated by the UFC Fighter Conduct Policy. UFC holds its athletes to the highest standard and will continue to take appropriate action if and when it is warranted.
- With h/t to MMA Fighting
