Dana White has put a wild rumor to mattress following the occasions of UFC 326.
On Saturday, Michael Johnson shared the Octagon with Drew Dober. Johnson suffered a brutal second-round knockout loss. Previous to the bout, a put up from an X account gained some traction. The tweet made a severe accusation that claimed Johnson’s nephew was being held hostage.
“Michael Johnson has been paid to lose by R2 TKO at the moment the gang known as Gangster Disciples popping out of St Louis, Missouri are holding his nephew hostage,” the account claimed.
Since Johnson in the end did lose within the second spherical, the conspiracy theorists started sharing their takes on social media. That is even though Johnson was knocked out chilly.
Throughout the UFC 326 post-fight press convention, White shut down the absurd rumor (through MMAMania).
“It was zero [legitimacy]. Zero. Zero,” White stated. “And a bizarre put up that someone posted {that a} child was kidnapped and a few loopy s–t. All bull–t.”
One purpose why some purchased into the rumor is the truth that Johnson’s deliberate UFC 324 combat towards Alexander Hernandez was cancelled after White was knowledgeable of suspicious playing exercise on the combat. Relatively than take an opportunity, the highest MMA promotion determined towards going by with the bout.
As of late, betting scandals have rocked the world of MMA. Extra lately, Isaac Dulgarian was launched from UFC following suspicious betting exercise after his final combat. Late cash on Dulgarian’s opponent, Yadier del Valle, raised suspicions.
Dulgarian was submitted within the opening body and even UFC analysts have been skeptical of how issues performed out. Dulgarian is at present below suspension handed out by the Nevada State Athletic Fee.
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