Wide receiver Samson Naqua was captured on cameras slamming fans on the opposing team after his defeat.
The UFL game between the Michigan Panthers and the St. Louis Battle Hawks created buzz for all the wrong reasons after the Panthers player entered with fans. Inside the dome of America’s Center in St. Louis, the Battlehawks had just beaten the Panthers 32-27 and were seen in a video mid-alteration with St. Louis fans who were leaning against the railing of the stands.
The fan leaned in and Nakua inched towards him, and the wide receiver flipped over once before he reached out. I slapped the fan Crossing my face. Receiver Adonis Alexander also saw him standing nearby. He laughed at the fans pointing out before the Panthers staff got between him and the fans.
Photo: Mike Mulholland/UFL/Getty Images
The video is widely distributed online, with about 2 million views in one example of X.
The UFL later issued a statement that the incident was under investigation.
“The UFL knows of the incident that took place last night at the end of the St. Louis Battlehawks match between Michigan Panthers vs. St. Louis. League officials are currently investigating the issue,” the league said. ESPN.
The fan’s name is currently unknown and there are no known social media posts or public comments from him regarding the incident. Neither the UFL nor the Panthers provide additional commentary on the issue of punishment for players.
The 27-year-old receiver is a brother to 23-year-old NFL receiver Puka Nacua of the Los Angeles Rams. Puka is a Pro Bowl player and is considered one of the best promising receivers in the league.
The third Naqua’s brother will also play for Kainaqua, the UFL’s Panthers, who are safe.
Samson has seven catches and one touchdown for 117 yards this season in the UFL. He attended Utah and BYU in the NCAA and reportedly tried it out in the NFL with the Indianapolis Colts and New Orleans Saints.
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