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Page of YouTuber charged over UFC stunt no longer up

A YouTube account belonging to a man who has been charged by police with fraud and trespass is no longer up.

Michael Todoro allegedly created fake credentials to sneak into RAC Arena for UFC284 on February 12.
Michael Todoro allegedly created fake credentials to sneak into RAC Arena for UFC284 on February 12.

The page of an Australian YouTube creator, charged after allegedly creating fake media passes and sneaking into a UFC event in Perth, is no longer up.

Michael Robert Todoro was on Thursday charged with fraud and trespass. Police allege he and an accomplice used fake credentials to enter RAC Arena on February 12 to attend UFC284.

WA Police said the pair, aged in their 20s “used the manufactured items to gain access and film themselves in restricted areas, including the entrance to the changerooms, cage-side, a media briefing room and in ticketed areas.”

The alleged ploy and subsequent caper were filmed and uploaded to Mr Todoro’s YouTube page, where he goes by “MikeyT”.

Tickets to the event cost up to $6500 for a cage-side seat. Police said at least one of the pair did actually have a ticket.

In the video, Mr Todoro allegedly flashes his fake pass to security, gains access to the locker rooms and walks out with Aussie lightweight fighter Alexander Volkanovski.

He and his friend are each due to face a charge of gains benefit by fraud and trespass in Perth Magistrates Court on April 5 and 6.

Mr Todoro and an accomplice have both been charged with fraud and trespass.
Mr Todoro and an accomplice have both been charged with fraud and trespass.
MikeyT's YouTube profile page now features no content following police charges.
MikeyT's YouTube profile page now features no content following police charges.
Michael Todoro allegedly created fake credentials to sneak into RAC Arena for UFC284 on February 12.
Michael Todoro allegedly created fake credentials to sneak into RAC Arena for UFC284 on February 12.
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