VIDEO: Broadcast captures child choking while father watches replay of UFC Tampa knockout

transmission of UFC Tampa caught a child choking. Photo: UFC Reproduction

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A scene that ended up on social media 'broke' the internet this Tuesday (17). A boy choking in the middle of the crowd that followed the card of UFC Tampa, last Saturday (14), in the USA. What draws the most attention is that the father who was next to him didn't even notice what was happening to his son when the camera panned the audience.

The case happened in the fight between the veteran Michael Johnson and the Moroccan Ottman azaitar in the lightweight division (up to 70,3 kg) on ​​the preliminary card. After a frank exchange, 'Menace' was faster and landed a cross that made his opponent fall unconscious in the cage.

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During the replay of the brutal knockout, the UFC live broadcast camera panned across the audience when, suddenly, a boy appeared choking and holding his chest. His father, who was standing next to him with a bag of popcorn in his hands (perhaps the reason for the choking), didn't even notice the situation because he was watching the replay on the big screen. (see scene below)

The unusual (and tense) incident generated several comments on social media, many concerned about the child's health. Some even criticized the father's lack of attention.

There was no record of medical care being provided to the public in UFC Tampa.

But there are always the funny ones

However, many memes were created after the video went viral. Check out some of the phrases that went viral on social media below:

“I can always have another child. UFC Tampa , though? Once in a lifetime!”

“Children will do anything to get attention.”

“Choking on a drink while the crowd chants “USA” at a UFC fight is what America looks like in 2024.”

"Michael Johnson received two bodies that night.”

“Such a selfish boy, trying to steal Menace’s moment.”

“Lol that's because his dad knows he's a troll. He looked straight at the camera lol.”

Michael Johnson

With the result, Johnson, who has been in the UFC since 2010, reached his 24th career victory. The 38-year-old veteran has already defeated names such as Dustin poirier e Edson Barboza.

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