Dana White: Conor McGregor, Nate Diaz facing ‘massive fines’ after bottle-throwing mess

LAS VEGAS — Conor McGregor and Nate Diaz have more to worry about after their UFC 202 fight.

The two men are facing punishment from the Nevada Athletic Commission for their roles in the bottle-throwing mess at Wednesday’s UFC 202 pre-fight press conference, UFC president Dana White told TMZ on Thursday.

McGregor and Diaz won’t be fined or suspended by the UFC, according to senior vice president of public relations Dave Sholler. Instead, the UFC will defer to the Nevada Athletic Commission (NAC), the regulatory body sanctioning the bout.

“They’re both getting punished,” White said. “I mean, what everybody has gotta understand is we’re overseen by the Nevada State Athletic Commission. I guarantee you both of these guys are gonna get massive fines and there’s probably going to be a hearing, too, after the fight. There could be suspensions, community service. It’s gonna be ugly.”

NAC executive director Bob Bennett told MMA Fighting on Thursday that the commission is reviewing the incident on video and the matter …

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