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Dana White: Oron Kahlon Didn't Go 'Too Far' Calling Javid Basharat a 'Terrorist'

UFC President Dana White doesn't believe Israel's Oron Kahlon crossed the line when he called Afghanistan's Javid Basharat a "terrorist" during their pre-fight weigh-in.

White commented on Kahlon's remarks Tuesday night while addressing the media after Basharat defeated Kahlon by submission on Dana White Contender Series (h/t Simon Samano of MMA Junkie):

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"No, not in this business I don't [worry that it's too far]," White said.