During UFC Rio de Janeiro, the focus was supposed to be on the fighters, especially after Luan Luiz Lacerda submitted Saimon Oliveira in the second round.
However, referee Jason Herzog unexpectedly became the center of attention when cameras caught him glancing at octagon girl Jhenny Andrade.
The moment that went viral
The moment quickly spread across social media, with fans sharing and commenting on Herzog’s reaction.
The brief glance was captured during the event broadcast, instantly sparking memes and discussions online.
Jason Herzog went viral after being caught glancing at octagon girl Jhenny Andrade
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Herzog responds with humor
Rather than ignoring the situation, Herzog joined in on the fun. On X, he quoted the viral post and replied with a single emoji — the “saluting face.”
Herzog’s reaction
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