The New York State Athletic Commission (NYSAC) wants Anthony Johnson to throw in the towel on his appeal. But Johnson’s camp is not ready to do that just yet.
Johnson’s request for a hearing on the circumstances of the controversial UFC 210 weigh-ins April 7 was denied by the commission, the New York Department of State confirmed Friday. ESPN’s Brett Okamoto was the first to report the news.
In the appeal request, Johnson’s attorney Craig Zimmerman asked for a disciplinary hearing in front of the NYSAC where Cormier would have to explain under oath why he grabbed onto a towel while weighing in for the UFC light heavyweight title fight against Johnson.