Marc Ratner
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Marc Ratner
Marc Ratner is the current Vice President of Regulatory Affairs with the Ultimate Fighting Championship. Formerly, he was the Executive Director of the Nevada State Athletic Commission...
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One of doctors is very conversant in Japanese. He will be working to help them if there are any problems.
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For a man of his size, he was one of the top referees in the history of the sport. The fighters respected him.
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They met once and I think they're doing things individually.
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I like the ceremonial part of it and the tradition.
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It will be one of the biggest cards in Nevada for a while. You're talking about some of the top heavyweights.
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It will be one of the biggest cards in Nevada for a while, ... You're talking about some of the top heavyweights.
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I had a debate on Larry King Live with them at the time and told them in no uncertain terms we couldn't sanction them unless they changed their rules. They really dug in their heels in trying to avoid regulation, and they paid for it.
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The referee did everything right. We discussed (the possibility of halting it immediately), and I believe he made the right decision.
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The police did a marvelous job. So did (ring announcer) Michael Buffer. He kept everybody calm. He told everyone to stay in their seats and that everything was under control.
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We're not changing anything, ... We've assigned the world's best referee, Joe Cortez, for the rematch. We'll take the same safety precautions we always take.
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We're not changing anything. We've assigned the world's best referee, Joe Cortez, for the rematch. We'll take the same safety precautions we always take.