Down-the-line.com/MMA. UFC President Dana White has commented on the resounding incident that happened during the UFC 280 tournament in Abu Dhabi (UAE). Chechen-born Swedish fighter Khamzat Chimaev and Abubakar Nurmagomedov, brother of former UFC champion Khabib Nurmagomedov, fought in the audience.

Chimaev and Abubakar Nurmagomedov fought in the audience at UFC 280 (VIDEO)

The fighters staged a fight right outside the cage, but they were quickly separated. It is not yet clear what caused the conflict.

“What can I say about this guy? These things happen to him, especially to him (Chimaev). Initially, I didn’t know he came to the tournament. He was invited by Abu’s team. Dhabi. They just reserved places behind me,” he added. White said at the post-match press conference.

The businessman also said that he does not plan to punish the participants in the fight.

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