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Georges St. Pierre had a friend rub Vaseline on his body in Vegas this weekend. That might not seem like a big deal to you, but because it happened between rounds at UFC 94 and is frowned upon in UFC circles (and most social circles), B.J. Penn’s camp is reportedly filing a formal complaint to the Nevada Athletic Commission. Lubing one’s body in such a way is against UFC rules, and this might be the first time the Nevada Athletic Commission is asked to evaluate the sheen of a particular athlete’s torso.
Hey, maybe it was some cagey product placement.
I don’t know what the end game here would be. Give Penn a mandatory rematch? I don’t know anyone in the crowd of 14,885 who honestly believes Penn should be awarded a third shot against a guy who decisioned him in their first fight and mercilessly pulp-ified him Saturday night. But rules are rules, as UFC chief Dana White reminded fight fans.
As punishment, a stern warning – and confiscation of all of St. George’s jars of petroleum jelly – should suffice.
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