NFL star's brother slaps fan after UFL game

The United Football League disclosed Sunday it had launched an research into an development between a fan and Michigan Panthers wide receiver Samson Nacua Nacua the brother of Los Angeles Rams star Puka Nacua was seen on video in a heated confrontation on the sideline after a tournament against the St Louis Battlehawks Nacua is seen slapping the fan in the face and walking away It s unclear what was explained to prompt the slap CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS COM The UFL is aware of the situation that took place last evening at the conclusion of the Michigan Panthers vs St Louis Battlehawks encounter in St Louis League representatives are now researching the matter the league mentioned in a message Nacua s teammate Adonis Alexander was seen with him during the confrontation but didn t appear to get involved The battle was played at the Dome of America in St Louis The Panthers lost to the Battlehawks - UFL PLAYOFFS SCHEDULE PLAYOFF PICTURE DATES TIME TVSamson Nacua played at the FBS level in college for Utah and BYU He spent four years with the Utes catching passes for yards and touchdowns in games He transferred to BYU for the season and had catches for yards and three touchdowns He tried to make the Indianapolis Colts and New Orleans Saints final rosters but failed He is in his second stint with the Panthers and also played for the Pittsburgh Maulers He has seven catches for yards and a touchdown for Michigan this season Follow Fox News Digital s sports coverage on X and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter