Amon Amarth vocalist Johan Hegg has been vocal about his stance on the Russian government's attack on Ukraine, previously saying he stands "with Ukraine & all Russians who oppose this war." Now Hegg has called out the UFC over their choice not to ban Russian fighters. Hegg said that athletes represent their country, and not banning Russian fighters "is to support Putin."
"As long as [the UFC] allows Russian fighters to compete and make money, while children die in Ukraine, [the UFC] will not get my money. I have now cancelled my fight pass. Athletes represent their country and regime. Allowing Russian fighters to compete is to support Putin."
