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‘Maybe That $20 Million Wasn’t So Well Spent…’ – Fans React To Dana White Hologram At The Sphere For Noche UFC 306

The UFC has attempted to go above and beyond to make Noche UFC (UFC 306) an event for the ages that will no one will forget in a hurry. From the moment that Dana White started hyping the event up as a once in a lifetime spectacle, there have been high expectations for the first […]

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The UFC has attempted to go above and beyond to make Noche UFC (UFC 306) an event for the ages that will no one will forget in a hurry.

From the moment that Dana White started hyping the event up as a once in a lifetime spectacle, there have been high expectations for the first combat sports event that will be taking place inside the Sphere.

Details of what fans inside the building and those watching from home will experience have certainly helped to shed some light on what exactly will be different on September 14. That being said, by the UFC CEO’s own admission, there are some things that everyone is going to have to wait and see to find out whether it works or not.

One thing that fans who are in attendance this Saturday can expect is a greeting from the boss himself, as well as several fighters, via the use of holograms in the lobby of the Sphere.

A press release provided more information on this additional feature for the fans.

“Top names from the UFC roster will appear in life-size, volumetric 4K in Proto machines for fans to interact with in the lobby of  Sphere. UFC CEO Dana White will also appear in hologram form. It is the first time Proto holograms have been used in the world of MMA. It will give fans an unprecedented selfie experience with their heroes. It is also the first time Proto will be used inside Sphere.”

MMA Fans React To Dana White & UFC Fighter Holograms For UFC 306

There has been some criticism regarding UFC 306, even if the event sounds like it’s going to be fairly unique and distinct from regular PPV cards.

The promotion has certainly spent a lot of money to deliver that, largely thanks to the backing of Saudi Arabia’s General Entertainment Authority, which is sponsoring the event as part of Riyadh Season.

Fans on social media reacted to the news that, going along with all of the new bells and whistles that have been added for Saturday night, holograms are now in on the act also.

“If no one slips in a ‘Help me, Obi-Wan Kenobi-you’re my only hope.’ Opportunity lost.”

“Maybe that $20 million for production wasn’t so well spent…”

“Tickets to UFC Noche: $3,000 UFC Noche Fighter Merch: $250 Food and Drinks at the Sphere: $450 Having hologram Dana White scream at you that Jon Jones is the P4P number 1 as soon as you enter the Sphere: PRICELESS!”

“A hologram of Dana White and Jon Jones hugging probably”

“ah yes, the star of the show”

“Cringe lmaoooo”

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‘Next question’: Dana White denies UFC 306 Fighters’ bonus request

'Next question': Dana White denies UFC 306 Fighters' bonus requestAppearing to stay true to his word, UFC CEO, Dana White refused to be drawn on calls to once…

'Next question': Dana White denies UFC 306 Fighters' bonus request

Appearing to stay true to his word, UFC CEO, Dana White refused to be drawn on calls to once more increase post-fight bonus pay ahead of this weekend’s Noche UFC event — after the long-time promotional president insisted he would not make any more increases following July’s infamous trip to Manchester in the early hours.

Set to return to the United States this weekend following a recent trip ‘Downunder’ for their next flagship card, the organization hosts a Noche UFC event during Mexican Independence Day weekend — with a massive championship fight doubleheader featuring at the Las Vegas Sphere.

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In the night’s headliner, undisputed bantamweight champion, Sean O’Malley returns in a championship grudge fight against surging number one ranked divisional contender, Merab Dvalishvili in the pair’s heated showdown for gold.

Dana White shuts down request to increase Noche UFC bonus pay

And in the night’s co-main event, flyweight stars, Alexa Grasso meets with the returning ex-champion, Valentina Shevchenko in a trilogy title fight — following a pair of prior showdowns last year for the 125lbs crown.

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And during last night’s press conference, despite vigorous chanting from both fighters and attending fans alike ahead of Noche UFC — promotional boss, White refused to be drawn on calls to increase post-fight bonuses — asking for the “next question” to be presented.

Earlier this summer, the long-time promotional leader insisted he would never increase post-fight bonuses in the future following in his opinion, a measly performance from fighters during the UFC 304 card in Manchester — which took place in the early hours of the morning.

““I think tonight showed that we should not up [the post-fight bonuses],” Dana White told assembled media after UFC 304. “Upping them doesn’t change anything. It doesn’t make anybody fight any harder. It doesn’t change anything. I’m not doing this again ever. Ever.”

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“Today was the last day that I’m doing that,” Dana White continued. “I’m not saying that in the future, the bonuses couldn’t get up, but I’m not going to be at a press conference and have [people] say, ‘$200,000, $300,000,’ f*cking never again, never again.”

Dana White Says Tom Brady Played Role in Choosing to Hold UFC 306 at Vegas’ Sphere

UFC’s debut at the Sphere in Las Vegas came about when Dana White and Tom Brady attended a U2 concert at the event space. Appearing on FS1’s TMZ Sports TV…

UFC’s debut at the Sphere in Las Vegas came about when Dana White and Tom Brady attended a U2 concert at the event space. Appearing on FS1’s TMZ Sports TV…

Dana White Expects UFC 306 at Las Vegas Sphere to Be a ‘Game Changer’ for All Sports

UFC President Dana White says that hosting Sunday’s UFC 306 at the Sphere in Las Vegas will change the sports landscape for more than just mixed martial arts.…

UFC President Dana White says that hosting Sunday’s UFC 306 at the Sphere in Las Vegas will change the sports landscape for more than just mixed martial arts.…

Dana White Rage Quits Stream and Snaps at MMA Fans over Jon Jones Dig: “Shut the f**k up.”

Dana White Rage Quits Stream and Snaps at MMA Fans over Jon Jones Dig: "Shut the f**k up."Dana White rage-quit a live stream after fans gave him sh*t over his unending praise for Jon Jones. While…

Dana White Rage Quits Stream and Snaps at MMA Fans over Jon Jones Dig: "Shut the f**k up."

Dana White rage-quit a live stream after fans gave him sh*t over his unending praise for Jon Jones.

While the UFC CEO may not be the best of friends with the undisputed heavyweight champion, White has been more than willing to hail ‘Bones’ as the No. 1 P4P fighter in the world and then promptly argue with anyone who says otherwise.

As a result, that’s made White a bit of a target on social media with fight fans constantly trolling him over his adulation of a fighter who has only competed one time in the last four-and-a-half years.

Dana White and Jon Jones

While interacting with fans on Instagram Live ahead of Tuesday’s episode of Dana White’s Contender Series, the UFC boss man abruptly shut things down after multiple comments came rolling in about his obsequious flattery of Jones.

“Shut the f*ck up. Look at the stats, read them. Best of all time, and he is the pound-for-pound best fighter in the world. Ride that motherf*cker.”

Dana White and Jon Jones

Dana White Still Has a Sense of humor over his jon jones obsession

Of course, White has a sense of humor about the subject, so long as you catch him at the right time. Not long after closing down his Instagram Live in a tizzy, he returned only to be bombarded with more comments about Jon Jones. This time, someone asked White if he was going to “oil up” the former light heavyweight champ.

White couldn’t help, but laugh at the comment before calling the commenters “mentally ill.”

“When’s this oil thing going to go away?… This guy says, ‘When you going to oil up Jon Jones?’. You guys are f*cking mentally ill” White said.

With Jon Jones rumored to return in November for UFC 309 in Madison Square Garden, we can only assume that White will continue to poke at pundits with his unabashed love for Jones over the next couple of months.

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Coach Ray Longo Pushes Back On Dana White’s Criticism Of Merab Dvalishvili: ‘He’s Far From A Dummy…’ 

Ray Longo, a longtime coach for UFC bantamweight Merab Dvalishvili, has hit back at some comments recently made by Dana White. Dvalishvili is set to ride a 10-fight winning run into his first title challenge this weekend, which comes in the main event of the highly anticipated Noche UFC 306 pay-per-view at the Sphere. While […]

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Ray Longo, a longtime coach for UFC bantamweight Merab Dvalishvili, has hit back at some comments recently made by Dana White.

Dvalishvili is set to ride a 10-fight winning run into his first title challenge this weekend, which comes in the main event of the highly anticipated Noche UFC 306 pay-per-view at the Sphere.

While the overall card has had its critics, the headliner between the Georgian contender and reigning champion Sean O’Malley has created significant intrigue and drawn a variety of predictions.

There was a time a few weeks ago, however, when some feared for the matchup’s place on the card after Dvalishvili revealed a deep-looking cut sustained in training on social media.

“The Machine’s” decision to publicly display the cut caused debate, with the UFC CEO being among those unimpressed by Dvalishvili’s antics.

“The whole world knows about Merab’s cut. He posted it. Our guys are so dumb, it’s next-level unbelievable,” White said during a DWCS press conference. “All the stuff I talk about boxing, what I will give boxing, is when something happens in a camp, man, let me tell you what, it does not leak. Our guys can’t f*cking wait to throw it up on social media.

“It’s a small cut. It’s no big deal. But obviously, it needed to be posted,” White continued. “Why the f*ck would you want him to know that? It is next-level stupid. Some of these guys are so stupid it’s mind-boggling. It’s unbelievable.”

After Aljamain Sterling leapt to Dvalishvili’s defense and branded White’s reaction “over the top,” coach Longo has now shared a similar sentiment.

Longo On Dvalishvili’s Cut: ‘One Thing Dana Was Really Wrong On…’

During a recent interview with Kevin Iole, Longo looked ahead to Dvalishvili’s long-awaited first opportunity to reach the mountaintop in the UFC.

The veteran trainer was asked about the cut suffered by the Georgian in training, which became one of the hottest topics in the lead-up to Noche UFC 306.

Longo dismissed the importance of revealing such a blemish to an opponent like O’Malley, and he strongly pushed back on White’s reaction to “The Machine’s” social media activity.

“I’m not the social media guy, so I don’t get it. But you have to expect this sh*t with these kids today. They film everything. They film tying their shoelaces,” Longo said. “He’s been a camera guy since the second I met him. He’s crazy with the camera. But look, if it was a knee injury, I’d say that would be a problem. Now you’re gonna target something. (But) he’s gonna get cut in the fight. It is what it is. He’s gonna get punched in the face. … A cut’s a cut, and if it opens up, I don’t think it’ll have an impact on the fight.

“One thing Dana was really wrong on was he called him a dummy. He’s far from a dummy,” Longo continued. “(Dvalishvili’s) very intelligent. He’s a humble guy, got humble beginnings. He’s fighting for his country. There’s certain guys that that type of sh*t means a lot. He’s one of them. He’s (O’Malley’s) gonna have to beat this kid dead, that I guarantee you.”

Dvalishvili will look to display a different type of intelligence come fight night in Las Vegas on Saturday by using his fight IQ to secure a memorable title crowning inside the Sphere.

His opportunity to do so comes in the final fight of the 10-fight lineup, on which he’ll mark the second championship challenger to make the walk after Valentina Shevchenko’s attempt to achieve two-time status at Alexa Grasso’s expense.

While “The Machine” trains in Las Vegas with John Wood these days, he’s still expected to have the likes of coach Longo and teammate Sterling in his corner this weekend.

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