UFC Fighter Apologizes for Hitting Referee During UFC 330 Win
UFC fighter Donte Johnson apologized for hitting referee Blake Grice during his win at UFC 330. The incident occurred when Johnson followed his opponent Eric McConico to the mat and Grice stepped in to stop the fight, inadvertently getting hit by Johnson's elbow. Johnson issued a public apology to Grice during his post-fight media availability, joking that he would buy him a cheesesteak to make up for it.
- ▪Donte Johnson defeated Eric McConico with a straight left hand in just 1:38 at UFC 330.
- ▪Referee Blake Grice was hit by Johnson's elbow as he stepped in to stop the fight.
- ▪Grice did not appear to be seriously injured and Johnson apologized for the incident.
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By Michael GallagherSports Content Coordinator0ShareNewsweek is a Trust Project memberSee more of our trusted coverage when you search.Prefer Newsweek on Googleto see more of our trusted coverage when you search.UFC referee Blake Grice likely didn’t expect to take an elbow to the head at any point during his fight assignments at UFC 330 on Saturday.But that’s exactly what happened when he stepped in to end the middleweight bout between undefeated Donte Johnson and veteran striker Eric McConico.It took just 1:38 for Johnson to dispatch McConico with a straight left hand that landed flush on the chin.
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