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."

"There is no backstop for MMA fighters."

"Hon. Markwayne Mullin, a Representative in Congress from the State of Oklahoma, opening statement."

"MMA has become an interstate commerce. Congress has the responsibility when we are talking about commerce moving across state lines."