“Lying or Stupid”: UFC’s Rival Promotion Fighter A.J. McKee Splashing $100K on Walkout Outfit in Japan Has Fans in Disbelief

MMA fighter A.J. McKee had to display his affection towards the Japanese culture. The country has a rich culture of warriors, who swear to protect their lords. These warriors are called samurais and are widely revered in pop culture. Because samurais are associated with a devil-may-care attitude, which goes really well with their exceptional swordsmanship and battle tactics. At least, that’s how they’re portrayed in classic Akira Kurosawa films. But, maybe McKee has taken it too far, by spending a ridiculous amount on a traditional samurai outfit, according to MMA fans.

MMA Fans questioned A.J. McKee after his extravagant entrance

Fans call out the 27-year-old’s lies as he claims to have spent $100k for a dramatic entrance at the Bellator Vs Rizin main event matchup against Roberto De Souza.

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A.J. McKee thought it would blow everyone’s minds to walk out as a traditional samurai, since they held the event in Saitama Super Arena in Saitama, Japan. But, on the contrary, UFC fans thought it was a stupid idea, to begin with.

Fans wrote in an Instagram post:

• Lying or stupid. Unless it’s it’s vintage samurai outfit that will increase in value. Then I fk with it. Otherwise, I stick to liar or stupid
• Cap, and dumb if it was true lol
• I mean that’s cap but ok
• Party city got that for 29.99 big bro
• Liar

Some Instagram users wondered why he’d make such a colossal splurge if he didn’t profit from the fight.

• He spent his life savings
• I mean it’s his money but a bit extra for that fight ngl
• Man spent his purse for 5 fights
• Na man UFC need this type of walkouts fr. Imagine izzy vs Alex 3 with sick suits like this
• Loved the themed walkouts

However, few were of the opinion that this was absolutely rad. And thought this extravagance would go well in the UFC as well.

The Samurai outfit is a bold statement

The Samurai outfit speaks volumes. According to some MMA fans, the flashy costume made the night memorable.

However, UFC fights don’t delve into the campy side of entrances because Bruce Buffer’s iconic announcement stands tall on its own. But, Love it or hate it, nobody will ever forget an ancient Japanese warrior walking down. And A.J. McKee took the opportunity and ran with it.

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How did you resonate with the outfit?