Randy Couture Investigates Investment Pitch Following Potential Scam Concerns

UFC Hall of Famer Randy Couture engaged fund operator Eric McNeil in a recorded conversation after suspecting a potential investment scam targeting fellow fighter Dan Ige. Couture, acting as an interested prospect, questioned McNeil regarding the investment strategy of The Onyx Reserve, which claimed returns exceeding 100% annually for four consecutive years. McNeil allegedly suggested that the fund was less risky than the S&P 500 and offered Couture a 5% annual commission for referring investors.

The investigation, reported by Coffeezilla, highlights discrepancies regarding the documentation and verification of the fund's trading records. A CPA reportedly cited as a reviewer on the fund's material stated he had no knowledge of the people involved or how his name appeared on the documents. While McNeil denies operating a Ponzi scheme and maintains that investors were able to withdraw their funds, he claims Onyx utilized a fund-of-funds strategy and did not execute the trades independently. There has been no legal finding of wrongdoing.