"Is this a skit?" - Fans react to UFC fighter showing off his black belt after being pulled over by the police
MMA fans have reacted to a video UFC fighter Philip Rowe has uploaded to his Instagram.
In the video, Rowe is pulled over by a police officer who asks to see his license and registration. The 32-year-old refused, instead demanding to know why the officer in question had pulled over his car. During the argument, the camera, which Rowe was holding, panned down to his waist and showed off his black belt.
The UFC welterweight would later confirm that the video is fake, stating that he trains with the police officer.
UFC Fighter Phil Rowe had a run in with a police officer https://t.co/cfQgQkLann
Fans have reacted to the video that was uploaded to Philip Rowe's Instagram. One fan even asked if the whole video was a skit, as they were confused about the black belt's relevance:
"Is this a skt? Lol the black belt thing confuses me"
@mmamania Is this a skit? Lol the black belt thing confuses me
Another fan added that they were thinking of The Office US character Dwight Schrute while watching the video:
"Dwight Shrute vibes with the "I'm a black belt."
@mmamania Dwight Shrute vibes with the “I’m a black belt.”
One fan joked that he was surprised the police officer didn't immediately walk away from the situation after seeing Philip Rowe's blackbelt:
"Why didn't he let him off once he showed the belt?"
@mmamania Why didn’t he let him off once he showed the belt?
When fans caught on with the fact the video was a skit, it was deemed the video was the American's way of showing his followers that he had achieved a black belt:
"It's a skit to tell his followers he got his black belt"
@bubba12307 @mmamania It’s a skit to tell his followers he got his back belt .
Check out some of the other fan reactions below:
@mmamania I’m still tryna figure out if this real or fake ????
@HippyFisherMMA @mmamania HAVE SOME RESPECT!!
@mmamania this is some fake news. no blackbelt would ever say "i'm a blackbelt" and then pan to them wearing their blackbelt. anyone would do that would never receive a blackbelt.
@mmamania The fuck does being a black belt have to do with anything hahaha
@mmamania The amount of people that don’t know this is a skit and is real😐
@mmamania "I dont care what you are" god that just shows the level of power tripping this guy is doing. The first thing he thought was black belt? I got a gun.
@mmamania Bro this is definitely a skit
@mmamania Comedy genius 🤣
@time4everr @mmamania Im glad I’m not the only one who thought so lol “I’m a black belt” 😂😂
@mmamania @AlexBehunin I’m going to do this next time I get pulled over
Michael Bisping accidentally embarrasses Philip Rowe at UFC Fight Night 200
Michael Bisping and Philip Rowe shared an embarrassing moment at UFC Fight Night 200 earlier this year.
Rowe appeared on the prelims of the card in only his third appearance for the UFC. The 32-year-old defeated Jason Witt via TKO in the second round.
After the fight, Bisping entered the octagon to interview the American and discuss his victory. 'The Fresh Prince', whose plan was to find a finish instead of being taken to the ground, said:
“One hundred percent, I knew he would try to take me down. I don’t get warmed up until the second round, as everyone can see."
After the interview, Bisping turned away, unbeknownst to him that Rowe had stuck out his hand for a handshake. 'The Count' never noticed and was informed of the moment by the rest of his commentary team.
Watch the awkward moment here:
🙃 @Bisping really left our man hanging... #UFCVegas47 https://t.co/JFAfx7aAf6