.Brett Okamoto, ESPN Workers WriterSep 28, 2024, 12:07 AM ETCloseMMA columnist for ESPN.com.Expert for "MMA Live".Dealt With MMA for Las Vegas SunEnglish fighter Sandy Ryan accused Mikaela Mayer, her rival in a title battle Friday evening in New york city, of coordinating a pre-fight act through which Ryan was actually hit through a coating may as she left her lodging earlier in the evening.Ryan (7-2-1, 3 KOs) dropped her WBO welterweight title to Mayer (20-2, 5 KOs) by a large number choice, along with the judges scoring the fight 95-95, 97-93 and also 96-94. The leadup to the fight at Madison Square Garden was actually deeply individual for both, as Ryan had actually been dealing with Mayer's former long time trainer Kay Koroma. Mayer split techniques with Koroma when he decided to partner with Ryan, an action she considered a betrayal.Editor's PicksAs Ryan left her hotel for the venue Friday, she was actually hit by an available paint can coming from an unknown male. She said she felt something "wreck" right into her stomach, and then saw a guy in a hoodie go to an auto as well as drive away. Ryan was unscathed and also advanced to the venue after transforming garments in her lodging room.She as well as her staff told ESPN they felt it belonged to Mayer's camping ground, an allegation Mayer has rejected." Mikaela Mayer is going to receive it," Ryan said before the battle. "It was most definitely a create from her team. What else will it be actually? It is actually reached be actually. I am actually from the U.K. Who understood what opportunity I was actually showing up of my hotels and resort to go to the venue?" Mayer, of Colorado Springs, Colorado, recovered from a split decision reduction to Natasha Jones in January. Ryan was seeking her 2nd gain this year.