Markwayne Mullin actually said...

"Many times we get asked the question, why is Congress involved in this? Well, it is the same reason why we got involved in boxing with the Muhammad Ali Act."

"Right now, we have actors that are acting like the Don King of the MMA world."

"That is insulting to every professional athlete."

"If the UFC is considered a professional sport, then it should be on a merit-based ranking system."