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Dana White comments on Topuria-Howitt confrontation

May 11, 2026, 3:36 PM
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UFC President Dana White addressed the physical altercation between Josh Howitt and Ilia Topuria. White noted that both Topuria and Alex Pereira are typically calm individuals, though Topuria can occasionally lose his temper. He expressed surprise at the incident, stating they did not expect it to happen. White recounted that the fighters were seated in the same row, and as the confrontation unfolded, Sean O'Malley began moving back. The incident caught everyone off guard given the setting and proximity of the fighters.

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