UFC 298 star denied being a racist after ex-partner’s Nazi tattoos and symbols
UFC 298 star Andrea Lee was compelled to disclaim she’s a racist as a result of her ex-husband’s Nazi tattoos.
Lee, who returns to the Octagon to face Miranda Maverick tonight (February 17), sparked controversy again in 2018 when she posed alongside her then-partner Donny Aaron in a swimsuit snap.
The ink on Aaron’s arms caught the eye of followers for all of the incorrect causes. A small swastika may very well be seen on his left forearm, whereas the SS bolt image was seen on his proper in his one other picture.
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Lee swiftly hit again on the on-line criticism, posting: “Neither one of us are racists, we have an Asian and a black guy that live with us! Oh my gosh guys it’s a tattoo he got when he was in prison, get over yourselves.
“He covers them up all the time and we happen to have a lake day and it makes an appearance. Sensitive a** mofos.”
Hours later she then backtracked on that stance, posting an apology with the caption: “I sincerely apologise, it wasn’t thought out after I despatched it, I deleted it instantly after I despatched it after I was extra rational and clear minded. Forgive me.”
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Aaron, who was additionally Lee’s coach, went on to interrupt his silence on the state of affairs, sharing a prolonged assertion wherein he insisted: “It’s with certainty that I can promise you that she didn’t marry a racist.
“When Andrea and I met, I had already started to reinvent my life and if she’d seen any racist behaviour or angle she’d have by no means given me the time of day.
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“Please don’t let your hatred over me bleed into hatred towards Andrea. If it’s important to hate somebody then please hate me. She doesn’t deserve it. She is genuinely the most effective individual I do know.”
He was quickly again within the headlines, spending 9 months on the run after being accused of home violence towards Lee. She alleged he tried to burn her with a cigarette and choke her throughout an argument following UFC 227.
Aaron, who was beforehand imprisoned for negligent murder in 2009, was additionally charged with battery and false imprisonment when he was ultimately detained in 2019. He and Lee are believed to be lengthy separated.
