Dana White criticizes UFC for celebrity mix-up at UFC 329
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 12, 2026, 1:56 PM
Last updated Jul 12, 2026
UFC president Dana White expressed frustration over his production team's handling of celebrity appearances following UFC 329. The main event featured Max Holloway and Conor McGregor, where McGregor's leg injury resulted in a first-round stoppage. White's ire was directed at the team for mistakenly identifying boxing champion Shakur Stevenson as Jalen Williams from the Oklahoma City Thunder. The incident underscores ongoing issues within the UFC's operations related to celebrity engagement at events.
- •Dana White criticized the UFC production team after UFC 329.
- •Max Holloway fought Conor McGregor in the main event.
- •McGregor suffered a leg injury, ending the fight in the first round.
- •White pointed out a mix-up between Shakur Stevenson and Jalen Williams.
- •Celebrities were featured prominently at the event, which did not go as planned.
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"Dana White isn't happy with his production team at UFC.
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