Johnny Eblen, the Bellator champ, had a close call at a Home Depot in Florida when a social media prankster approached him and his lady friend. The situation quickly escalated, and it seemed like things were about to turn violent.
Key Takeaway
Johnny Eblen, the Bellator champ, was involved in a tense encounter with a prankster at a Home Depot in Florida. The situation was diffused when it was revealed that the prankster had been sent by Eblen’s manager as a joke.
Prank Gone Wrong
While shopping, a popular prankster named ImReddttv approached Eblen and his friend, wearing the Apple Vision Pro. The prankster’s comments quickly turned disrespectful, leading Eblen to warn him to back off.
“If you say something disrespectful I’ll f*** you up!” Eblen exclaimed, showing his frustration with the situation.
Manager’s Involvement
As tensions rose, it was revealed that the prankster had been sent by Brian Butler-Au, Eblen’s manager, to play a joke on the fighter. The revelation diffused the situation, and Eblen was able to see the humor in the prank.
Looking Ahead
Shortly after the incident, Eblen headed to Saudi Arabia, where he is scheduled to fight PFL light heavyweight champ Impa Kasanganay on February 24 in Riyadh. Despite the prank, Eblen is focused on his upcoming title fight.
