UFC Releases Statement After Alex Nicholson Makes Racial Remark Toward Hyun Gyu Lim at UFC 202

The UFC has addressed a racial remake made by Alex Nicholson against Hyun Gyu Lim at UFC 202. The company made a statement today in regard to a comment that Nicholson, who was cornering teammate Mike Perry, made in regard to Lim who Perry was facing.

Nicholson told Perry during the fight, “He can’t even open his motherf—ing eyes, boy,” which was captured on the corner audio mike. He had also called Lim “Dung Him Kong Jung Foo” in a now-deleted Facebook post:

https://twitter.com/LegKickTKO/status/768518719794470912

The UFC’s statement said that Nicholson would face discipline if it happened again. The full release is below:

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.

Nicholson released a statement a few days after the event saying that he was hyped up for the fight and adding, “all love no hate.”