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Dana White slams UFC graphics blunder, praises White House event

7/12/2026

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Dana White Condemns Error

Dana White condemned a graphics error that listed Shakur Stevenson as an Oklahoma City Thunder NBA player during UFC 329 on July 11.
Dana White said he paid Shakur Stevenson a large sum for his multi-fight Zuffa Boxing contract, called the mistake unacceptable, and berated staff as the organization’s worst celebrity error.
Dana White also praised the UFC’s recent White House event that built an arena on the South Lawn.

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McGregor Loses

Conor McGregor lost to Max Holloway 69 seconds into the first round at UFC 329.
The bout closed International Fight Week at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas and drew celebrity guests.
Junior welterweight champion Stevenson attended after signing a multi-fight Zuffa Boxing contract, the promotion’s biggest boxing acquisition.
MMA Mania reported lower-third graphic mislabeled Stevenson as Oklahoma City Thunder guard Jalen Williams, listing Williams as a 2025 NBA champion.

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Commentators Correct

Commentators corrected the live misidentification of OKC Thunder guard Jalen Williams, a 2024-25 NBA All-Star, showing the broadcast’s dependence on on-air talent to fix production flaws.
White said the graphics mix-up is a recurring problem in UFC’s celebrity-focused productions.
WNBA star Sophie Cunningham served as a UFC ring girl at UFC 329 in Las Vegas.
Hall of Fame tight end Shannon Sharpe taunted boxer Shakur Stevenson on-air, heightening broadcast tension.

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Dana White Condemns Error

Dana White condemned a graphics error that listed Shakur Stevenson as an Oklahoma City Thunder NBA player during UFC 329 on July 11.
Dana White said he paid Shakur Stevenson a large sum for his multi-fight Zuffa Boxing contract, called the mistake unacceptable, and berated staff as the organization’s worst celebrity error.
Dana White also praised the UFC’s recent White House event that built an arena on the South Lawn.

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