“We have been hoodwinked, bamboozled, and let astray!” Dana White promises ‘Big announcement’ and disappoints fan with mere Tesla Cybertruck giveaway

UFC CEO Dana White announced something big on his social media. However, the announcement became a disppointment for the MMA community.


“We have been hoodwinked, bamboozled, and let astray!” Dana White promises ‘Big announcement’ and disappoints fan with mere Tesla Cybertruck giveaway

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UFC CEO Dana White recently announced an unusual giveaway in partnership with Elon Musk: a $100,000 Tesla Cybertruck. White stated his joy over one of the largest giveaways he has ever done in a social media video. The Tesla Cybertruck was the giveaway’s distinguishing feature, with White noting a three-year waiting list for individuals interested in acquiring the vehicle.

The announcement was a deviation from White’s regular UFC-related social media posts. Instead, he used the opportunity to express gratitude to Elon Musk for making the gift possible and to emphasize the Tesla Cybertruck’s uniqueness and desirability. This is what he said:

I’m giving away a free Tesla Cybertruck. This has to be the biggest giveaway I’ve ever done for two reasons. It’s a hundred-thousand-dollar truck and there’s a three-year waiting list for this thing.
Dana White via X
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White’s statement demonstrated the UFC CEO’s interests outside of MMA. This established a connection with the worlds of new technology and electric automobiles. The Tesla Cybertruck, noted for its futuristic look and electric capabilities, provided an unexpected aspect to White’s social media presence.

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Some fans were expecting news related to upcoming UFC fights. However, Dana White’s decision to shift the focus to a high-end vehicle giveaway created a buzz of a different kind.

MMA fans react to Dana White’s ‘Big Announcement’

Fight fans’ reactions ranged from amazement to dissatisfaction after UFC CEO Dana White announced a giveaway of a Tesla Cybertruck. White’s usual social media posts focused on UFC fight announcements, so the surprising shift to a high-end rare automobile giveaway had many fans wondering and sharing their opinions.

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Dana White (via Imago)

Fans were eager to express their initial bewilderment on different social media platforms,  awaiting news about upcoming UFC fights. The disappointing nature of the news was a common theme among fight fans. The partnership with Elon Musk and the uniqueness of the Tesla Cybertruck surprised many others. Here are some of the reactions from fight fans:

The reactions revealed the diverse nature of the UFC fandom. These include individuals enthralled by new giveaways and others craving the usual expectations of future fights. The variation in reactions highlighted the difficulty in handling the varying expectations within the changing realm of combat sports fanbase.

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