UFC Fighter Apologizes for Hitting Referee During UFC 330 Win
UFC fighter Donte Johnson unintentionally struck referee Blake Grice in the face as he pulled him off his opponent on Saturday.
UFC middleweight fighter Donte Johnson apologized for striking referee Blake Grice during his victory at UFC 330. The incident occurred after Johnson rendered his opponent, Eric McConico, unconscious with a single punch in the 1:38 mark of the bout. Seeking to prevent any additional harm to his downed opponent, Grice dove in to shield him.
However, Johnson's elbow struck Grice on the head as he prepared to deliver another punch. Grice, visibly shaken, strolled around the Octagon after the fight, joking that he had two wins that night. He assured Grice that he didn't mean to injure him, offering to buy him a cheesesteak as an apology. Some fans expressed their support for the ref, while others praised Johnson's impressive knockout performance.
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