Zero tolerance! Dana White slams journalist for 'stupid question' on show; understand the controversy.

Dana White at the UFC press conference. Photo: Reproduction/X/UFC

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It's no secret that Dana White's relationship with the MMA press is somewhat complicated and, last Tuesday (25), there was another unpleasant chapter for journalists. At the post- Contender Series press conference , held in Las Vegas (USA), the UFC president did not like a suggestion made by one of the professionals at all.

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As he's been following the show's tenth season, the journalist asked the UFC president if there's a possibility of the exciting Kaik Brito and Ronald Humphrey, who stood out in the second and third episodes respectively and were signed by the UFC, facing each other in the welterweight division (up to 77,1 kg). Short and to the point, Dana didn't give a clear answer and even humiliated the professional in front of his colleagues.

"I have no idea. There always has to be a horrible question. Congratulations, sir. That was you tonight," said the UFC president.

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RIGHT HAND PUTS HIM OUT COLD 😳

Kaik Brito lands a monster to get the KO in Round 3!

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ALL GRIT FOR THE FIRST ROUND SUB 😤

Ronald Humphrey is now 5-0 after that 1st Round finish!

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