Dana White reacts to UFC 329 mistaking Shakur Stevenson for NBA player
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 12, 2026, 5:47 AM
Last updated Jul 12, 2026
At UFC 329, Dana White expressed anger after the broadcast incorrectly identified boxing champion Shakur Stevenson as NBA player Jalen Williams. The incident occurred during a camera pan showing Stevenson shadowboxing, with an incorrect namecard displayed. White, who recently signed Stevenson to Zuffa Boxing, criticized the production team for the error. The event featured numerous notable fighters, including Conor McGregor, who suffered an injury in his return fight, leading to a quick doctor’s stoppage. UFC continues to attract athletes from various sports, highlighting its crossover appeal.
- •Shakur Stevenson attended UFC 329 but was misidentified during the broadcast.
- •Dana White criticized the production team for the error.
- •Conor McGregor's fight ended prematurely due to a knee injury.
- •The event showcased several competitive matches with notable finishes.
- 3:30 AMYahoo Sports — UFC thought Shakur Stevenson was an NBA player; Dana White had thoughts
- 5:47 AMYahoo Sports — Dana White is furious after UFC 329 broadcast mistook boxing champion for NBA star Jalen Williams
"UFC President Dana White couldn’t believe that the UFC 329 broadcast didn’t recognize boxing champion Shakur Stevenson. UFC events are almost always attended by elite athletes from other disciplines.
"Dana White is livid with the Ultimate Fighting Championship’s production team for getting celebrities’ names wrong on the broadcast.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 13, 2026, 3:30 AMUFC thought Shakur Stevenson was an NBA player; Dana White had thoughts
Dana White is livid with the Ultimate Fighting Championship’s production team for getting celebrities’ names wrong on the broadcast.
- Yahoo SportsJul 12, 2026, 5:47 AMDana White is furious after UFC 329 broadcast mistook boxing champion for NBA star Jalen Williams
UFC President Dana White couldn’t believe that the UFC 329 broadcast didn’t recognize boxing champion Shakur Stevenson. UFC events are almost always attended by elite athletes from other disciplines.
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