The Pokémon Go craze has infiltrated MMA fighting.
Michael "Venom" Page and Evangelista “Cyborg” Santos faced off at Bellator 158 live from the O2 Arena in London, England earlier tonight, and the main focus was actually how this fight ended. Page’s flying knee to Santos’ face looked like it hurt really bad, but his post-victory celebration was pouring salt on the wound.
Page didn’t even bother waiting for his opponent to get up. Feeding off the loud cheers and whistles of the crowd, Page ran to one side of the ring to get a few props – a friggin’ Pokémon trainer hat and a Poké Ball. Smh.
If you thought the ridiculousness stopped there, think again: Page gently rolled the ball to Santos in an attempt to catch him. Pokémon Go has officially taken over the world.
But honestly, this has to be the most disrespectful display of celebrating a victory ever. Not only did Page knock out his opponent, but he tried to capture him like a rare Pokémon that hasn't been logged into his Pokédex yet.
What’s next? Kevin Durant, Steph Curry, and Draymond Green say they’re the new Team Rocket? Actually, let’s not give them any ideas.
Watch it all go down above.
