MMA fighter Matt Brown holds a record in the UFC history for most knockouts. Yet, even a decade and a half after his appearance on the Ultimate Fighter 7 show, fans still recall the infamous prank that involved his teammate Jeremy May and lemon juice. While portrayed the prank as an isolated incident that sparked anger in Brown, in reality, it was merely the tipping point of prior interactions with May.

Brown clarifies that weeks prior, May had attempted a few pranks that annoyed him. Since May had joined the show to make a name for himself with his prankster antics, he regarded Brown as the ideal person to target to get noticed. Brown, on the other hand, saw May as a hindrance and someone he needed to avoid. A few days later after the prank, the two contestants faced off, and May lost to Brown in a knockout.

Brown clarifies that he had already decided to fight May, and the prank merely expedited the booking process. Brown admits that the episode’s editing put a different, albeit more amplified spin on things compared to reality. Brown’s experience on the show and the controversial prank has continued to be discussed by fans. Nonetheless, it highlights how the Ultimate Fighter can still have lasting effects on UFC fighters.