Mandel Nallo explains nose-picking gesture before Dana White handshake

Mandel Nallo's unusual nose-picking gesture during the weigh-ins for the UFC event in Edmonton on October 17 was intended for his children. The Canadian lightweight stated that his sons suggested the act as a way for him to acknowledge them while they were watching. The moment became awkward when UFC CEO Dana White extended his hand for a handshake just after Nallo's gesture. To avoid disrespect, Nallo made a pointing motion instead of shaking hands, noting that he wanted to maintain decorum while also being true to his promise to his sons. Nallo, who holds a professional record of 15-4, is still working to establish himself in the UFC following a prior loss in his debut match earlier this year.

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