“Getting sick of this hairless ogre” – Dana White called ’embarrassing’ for ditching UFC Apex event and watching Conor Benn vs Peter Dobson boxing match

Dana White ditches the UFC Fight Night event at the Apex in Las Vegas in favor of watching Conor Benn vs. Peter Dobson boxing match.


“Getting sick of this hairless ogre” – Dana White called ’embarrassing’ for ditching UFC Apex event and watching Conor Benn vs Peter Dobson boxing match

Dana White skips the UFC Fight Night event at the Apex to see Conor Benn vs. Peter Dobson boxing fight (via Imago/ Ring Magazine)

Dana White has received criticism for continuing to put on fight cards in the UFC Apex. However, his choice to attend the Conor Benn vs. Peter Dobson boxing battle rather than a UFC Apex event has rubbed fans the wrong way. Dana White’s absence at the UFC event speculated on his discontent with the Apex.

Dana White’s preferring the boxing match over the UFC Apex event has raised several eyebrows. Nassourdine Imavov vs. Roman Dolidze headlined the UFC Vegas 85 card. Being the UFC CEO, people expected him to attend the UFC Vegas 85 since he was in Las Vegas. Many MMA news accounts posted about his absence from the event. This made one fan comment, “Dana White is at the Benn vs Dobson fight instead of the UFC. Even he can’t stand the Apex anymore.”

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The Apex is the UFC’s cutting-edge facility in Las Vegas. It has served as the principal site for many of its events, offering a regulated atmosphere suited to high-level fighting. Recently, Renato Moicano criticized the decision to still hold fights in the Apex despite no more risks from the pandemic.

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The decision to put fight cards in the Apex resulted from the COVID-19 pandemic era. At the time, social distancing prevented the UFC from putting on events. Hence, they started to use the Apex regularly. Many fight fans do not like the idea of Apex fight cards in 2024, as restrictions no longer remain.

The UFC CEO’s absence at an Apex event signals a change from the usual. This has raised doubts about his present feelings towards the venue he himself had an interest in promoting.

Fight fans react to Dana White missing the UFC event at Apex

UFC CEO Dana White has raised many eyebrows with his absence from the UFC Apex event. The damage was compounded when he decided to attend the Conor Benn vs. Peter Dobson boxing fight. This has sparked discussion and anticipation within the MMA world. Fans reacted to the UFC CEO’s decision on social media in a variety of ways.

Fight fans react to Dana White at Conor Benn vs. Peter Dobson boxing fight
Fight fans react to Dana White at Conor Benn vs. Peter Dobson boxing fight (via X)

Fight fans took to social media to express their feelings towards this incident. The main reactions were surprise and inquiry. MMA fans and followers filled the social media with questions, hypotheses, and views on White’s decision. Here are some of the reactions from fight fans:

Fight fan reactions to Dana White’s decision to forego a UFC Apex event demonstrate the MMA community’s enthusiasm and involvement. As the uncertainty persists, fight fans anxiously anticipate additional developments and possible explanations from Dana White.

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