Fans were critical of UFC boss Dana White’s gift to YouTubers for their birthdays that was more than his fighters.
In a clip shared online, it was revealed White gave $250,000 (£210,000) to Kyle Forgeard, one of the founders of Nelk – a YouTube channel and entertainment company.
As Forgeard turned 28 recently, a clip of him opening White’s extremely generous monetary gift was shared online.
The video shows him unwrapping a package while he sits at a table in a restaurant. He is also saying, “What the f**k?”.
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White replied, “You’re getting more”While smiling, Forgeard continued to unwrap.
Forgeard opened the box and pulled out a bag containing cash.
He stated: “Holy s**t! Holy f**k,” adding, “That’s f**ked bro.”White, who was sitting next to him smiling, was then taken in his arms.
Forgeard shared the video on Twitter and wrote: “Uncle @danawhite just gave me $250,000 for my birthday..”
But, it hasn’t gone down very well with UFC fans, as they believe White should be giving those sums of money to fighters.
One user of Twitter wrote: “I would’ve liked it a lot better if he gifted it to a fighter who is struggling to make ends meet and might have CTE (chronic traumatic encephalopathy).”
Another comment: “he jus paid you more than he pays 90 per cent of his entire roster LMAO.”
Someone else added: “He pays a corny YouTuber more than the people that fight in a cage acquiring brain damage for him.”
Aljamain Sterling, UFC fighter, joined the discussion and sarcastically wrote: “Dope! My birthday is July 31st! Can’t wait to see what Dana gets me!”
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