Several viral moments stemmed from UFC 329 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. The ever-outspoken fighter Conor McGregor blew out his knee in the main event, a former WWE star secured a knockout in his UFC debut, and Paddy Pimblett executed one of the most jaw-dropping submissions ever recorded.
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Despite the theatrics in the octagon, UFC President Dana White was visibly ticked off by a production error that led to a massive televised blunder.
Typically, when celebrities attend pro sporting events, they are shown on the Jumbotron with a lower third identifying them. This has been a common trend at NBA, MLB, WWE, and UFC events, though the latter has struggled with correctly labeling the stars in attendance.
During the UFC 306 broadcast in September 2024, UFC confused boxing legend Terrence "Bud" Crawford for Grammy winner Kendrick Lamar while showcasing celebrities in attendance.
On Saturday, the UFC production team goofed again, this time mistaking WBO Super Lightweight champion Shakur Stevenson for NBA star Jalen Williams.
