FOX Sports analyst and former UFC fighter Kenny Florian found himself under fire recently for copying his Dillashaw vs. Cruz breakdown word-for-word from a YouTube video.
The mistake was pointed out on Twitter with side-by-side screenshots for comparison. Saturday afternoon FOX released a statement regarding the situation, revealing that Florian had been suspended for the incident. We’ve included the comparisons as well as Florian’s statement, and FOX’s statements, below!
Guys, it would appear that Florian word-for-word ripped off @LeeWylie1's Willie Pep breakdown for his TJ/Cruz piece. pic.twitter.com/MNhhkfOJ7Y
— The Naked Gambler (@NakedGambling) January 15, 2016
Here's another. And yes, the video creator @LeeWylie1 is pissed.
@ItsMikeFagan pic.twitter.com/v2ByVMgWSN
— The Naked Gambler (@NakedGambling) January 15, 2016
— Kenny Florian (@kennyflorian) January 15, 2016
Via @FOXSportsPR pic.twitter.com/CglDeRLAfe
— FOX Sports: UFC (@UFCONFOX) January 16, 2016