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Dana White says he was threatened by Nevada governor after ‘going crazy’ on NSAC

UFC president Dana White isn’t known to hold back his opinions. Especially during the Zuffa years, the ever-outspoken executive spared no one, from judges to referees, and even the Nevada State Athletic Commission.

Here’s what White said about the NSAC in the wake of the controversial UFC 167 scoring of the 2013 welterweight title headliner between Georges St-Pierre and Johny Hendricks:

“I think the Nevada State Athletic Commission is atrocious,” White told the media during the post-fight presser. “I think the governor needs to step in immediately before these guys destroy this sport like they did boxing.