Renato Carneiro criticizes Dana White for insensitive Instagram post

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Last updated Aug 5, 2026

Renato Carneiro criticizes Dana White for insensitive Instagram post
Summary

Renato Carneiro publicly criticized UFC CEO Dana White over a recent Instagram post. White paid tribute to late UFC flyweight Allan Nascimento, who died at 34, but followed it with a story showing him smoking a cigar, which many found inappropriate. Carneiro expressed his dismay on social media, stating that the timing and content of White's posts felt insensitive in light of Nascimento's passing. Carneiro himself had mourned Nascimento's death on social media and highlighted the harsh realities of life in his response. The controversy has drawn attention to White's social media practices amidst ongoing discussions in the MMA community.

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  • Dana White posted a tribute to Allan Nascimento on Instagram.
  • Following the tribute, White shared a story smoking a cigar.
  • Renato Carneiro called out White for the insensitive post online.
  • Carneiro had previously mourned Nascimento's death.
  • The controversy has sparked discussions within the MMA community.
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Dana White’s recent Instagram Stories blunder has drawn the ire of Renato “Money Moicano” Carneiro.

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