(Knockout Nation – February 2, 2009) Representatives for BJ Penn have reportedly filed a formal complaint with the Nevada State Athletic Commission, because the corner for opponent Georges St. Pierre allegedly rubbed Vaseline on the victor’s back.
Georges St. Pierre brutally beat BJ Penn in defense of his welterweight bout on Saturday at UFC 94.
The corner man was rubbed the slippery material between rounds, according to cagepotato.com.
During the post-fight conference, UFC President Dana White said, “I saw the commission jump up there and flipping out. They said one of the guys was rubbing Vaseline on Georges’ back in between rounds. It was one and two, I think. 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.”
Nevada State Athletic Commission Executive Director Keith Kizer did exchange words with St. Pierre’s camp between rounds. What was said is unclear.
The accusations are not likely to change the outcome of the fight.
“Some Vaseline on a guy’s back didn’t change the outcome of that fight, but you don’t do it,” White stated.
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