MMA fighter challenges politician to fight over COVID-19 lockdown

An Australian MMA fighter has challenged the Premier of Victoria to a fight over the strict COVID-19 lockdown measures in place.

Vik Grujic, a former UFC middleweight with a professional record of 6-6, challenged Andrews on social media, claiming that “compensation is coming” for the “evil” politician.

“The only thing evil is you,” Grujic tweeted at Andrews last week. ‘You’re evil. You will pay a heavy price for your betrayal. Violations of human rights. Answer to no one. State-funded propaganda through the wear and tear [mainstream media]. Retribution is coming. ”

Grujic has spent the past few months claiming that the coronavirus is a “hoax” and that “communism reigns supreme” in Melbourne, Australia. He commented on the restrictive measures taken after an uprising in the cases, adding that his city was “under siege” by a “dictator.” He later added that he was ‘down’ to fight Andrews when given the chance.

In early August, Melbourne authorities declared a ‘state of disaster’ after COVID-19 cases in Victoria rose sharply throughout July. A clock has been set, schools have returned to online classes only, and people are only allowed to travel within a 5 km radius of their families for essential services.

While Australia is forcing its second wave of coronavirus, a judicial inquiry has been launched into the hotel quarantine program which is thought to have been a leading cause of the second wave of the virus. The outbreak took place at the Rydges on Swanston and involved more than 15 people.

As Prime Minister, Andrews has taken responsibility for the disastrous program.

“I am the leader of this government and I take responsibility, and have responsibility for this and all matters,” he said.

Grujic has been vocal about the restrictive measures, and has even gone so far as to suggest that the “US has invaded countries for lesser attacks on human rights.” He also called for Andrews to be lynched.

There are currently more than 17,000 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Victoria, including 334 deaths.