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UFL Investigates Samson Nacua's Postgame Altercation With Fan

The Michigan Panthers wide receiver was caught on video slapping a heckling fan after a loss to the St. Louis Battlehawks, prompting an official league inquiry.

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Dec 18, 2021; Shreveport, LA, USA; BYU Cougars wide receiver Samson Nacua (45) reacts after scoring a touchdown during the second quarter against the UAB Blazers during the 2021 Independence Bowl at Independence Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-USA TODAY Sports/File Photo
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Overview

  • Samson Nacua, 27, was filmed slapping a fan who leaned over the railing after the Panthers' 32–27 loss to the Battlehawks in St. Louis on April 26.
  • The United Football League announced on April 27 that it has launched an investigation into the incident, reviewing video evidence and witness accounts.
  • Nacua, a former collegiate player at Utah and BYU, has drawn additional attention due to his relation to NFL star Puka Nacua of the Los Angeles Rams.
  • Teammate Adonis Alexander was present during the altercation but did not intervene, as seen in the video footage.
  • The league has not yet announced any disciplinary actions against Nacua as the investigation remains ongoing.