This past weekend at the first ever UFC Athlete Retreat, fighters congregated in Las Vegas for a weekend of presentations from various people such as representatives from sponsors, and professional athletes like Kobe Bryant.
While for the most part fighters generally responded well to the weekend, one presenter drew quite a bit of criticism from his audience. A representative from Anheuseur-Busch was promptly called out on social media by several fighters for appearing to be intoxicated during his presentation, at 10:30 in the morning.
Several fighters took to social media to criticize the man:
Hey @AnheuserBusch maybe next time u send a rep 2 talk about image make sure they don't show up drunk on your product #UFCAR17
— Jessica Penne (@JessicaPenne) May 21, 2017
@JessicaPenne @AnheuserBusch pic.twitter.com/p37PcwPhFi
— Angela Hill (@AngieOverkill) May 21, 2017
"Be yourself, be Conor McGregor" -bud light guy #UFCARRetreat #UFCAR17 https://t.co/1qomxUof07
— Angela Hill (@AngieOverkill) May 21, 2017
The most unmotivating speech, while looking like he might've slammed a few drinks. WE ALL pretty much said, "Screw this guy!" https://t.co/s6VFoZalbI
— Aljamain Sterling (@FunkMaster_UFC) May 21, 2017
We're always told to represent ourselves the correct way, while we listen to a drunk dude, at 930am, saying "be McGregor…we want winners"😒
— Aljamain Sterling (@FunkMaster_UFC) May 21, 2017
Who the hell would want @AnheuserBusch to sponsor them with a drunk douche talkin to them like he's Gods gift. The shittiest speaker by far!
— Aljamain Sterling (@FunkMaster_UFC) May 21, 2017
Now, an Anheuser-Busch spokesperson has released a statement to BJPenn.com regarding the matter:
“Our partnership with the UFC is important to us. We are currently looking into this, as we take allegations of improper conduct very seriously.”
No further news will likely emerge on the matter given that the retreat simply lasted for the weekend, and the retreat has ended.
This article first appeared on BJPenn.com on 5/24/2017.