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UFC Fighter Apologizes for Hitting Referee During UFC 330 Win

UFC Fighter Apologizes for Hitting Referee During UFC 330 Win

Summary

During UFC 330, referee Blake Grice was accidentally hit in the head by an elbow from fighter Donte Johnson as Johnson ended his fight against Eric McConico. Johnson quickly apologized to Grice after the fight, and Grice was not seriously hurt.

Key Facts

  • The fight was between Donte Johnson and Eric McConico.
  • Johnson won the fight in 1 minute and 38 seconds with a punch to McConico’s chin.
  • As McConico fell, Johnson accidentally elbowed referee Blake Grice in the head.
  • Grice was trying to stop further damage to McConico when he was hit.
  • Video of the incident showed Grice looking dazed after the fight.
  • Johnson apologized to Grice publicly and joked about the situation.
  • Social media users made lighthearted comments about Johnson’s accidental hit on the referee.
  • Grice did not appear to have serious injuries from the incident.
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