NY Politician hits out at UFC president

New York State Assemblyman Bob Reilly has hit out at Dana White claiming the UFC president is a ‘ruthless person’.

The Democrat, representing Albany and Saratoga counties, is desperate not to allow mixed martial arts to take place in his state.

“Dana White is a ruthless person. I don’t think that’s the type of person we should do business with,” Reilly is quoted as saying to FanHouse.com.

“People still say that about Don King, with good reason. These types are very effective promoters. Don King left in his wake Mike Tyson and people like that, people cast aside.”

He added on MMA: “Are there any rule changes that would make it acceptable? Yes, there are, but from what I’ve read they’re far away. Four or five years from now can we start moving this in a different direction … and offer an alternative to sheer violence? I say yes.”

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