Commission practices at UFC Albany event draw criticism from fighters

Practices conducted by the New York State Athletic Commission (NYSAC) are drawing criticism from fighters following the UFC's event in Albany over the weekend.

Multiple fighters and coaches confirmed with MMA Fighting that the commission would not let doctors give fighters stitches in the arena, a practice that is common in many other jurisdictions. Instead, fighters were sent to the hospital in an ambulance and some had to wait hours to get cuts sutured.

Adam Zugec, coach of fighter Ryan Janes, said Janes didn't get out of the hospital until after the conclusion of UFC Fight Night 102 — four hours after he went in following his bout, the second of the fight. Ashley Yoder had to wait two or…