Amateur fighter Cole Johnson claims he will face a chimpanzee

Amateur fighter Cole Johnson, known as Wavy MMA, has claimed he is participating in a pay-per-view event scheduled for September 11. Johnson stated he initially joked about the concept, but later received financial offers to proceed with the matchup against a male chimpanzee in an undisclosed location. While Johnson previously backed out of an agreement after suspecting the promoter of dishonesty, he now asserts a new offer has secured his participation. The claim has generated significant public backlash, with observers citing concerns regarding ethics, the legality of the event, and potential safety risks for both the participant and the animal. Details regarding the venue or specific sanctioning for the exhibition remain unreleased, with an online countdown timer currently set for Friday.

• 4:51 PMYahoo Sports — ‘Is this even legal?’ – MMA fighter claims he’ll take on a chimp in pay-per-view fight