The UFC today acknowledged “a breach of its independent regulatory protocol” following Saturday’s UFC Fight Night 48 event in Macau. With no athletic commission in Macau, the UFC acted as its own regulatory body, overseeing referee and judging assignments, as well as drug testing. However, officials acknowledged that it didn’t follow its own protocol when UFC President Dana White relieved judge Howard Hughes of his duties after just two fights
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UFC acknowledges breach of protocol with judge removal, offers apology – MMA Junkie