Dana White participated in a UFC video game session with streamer Adin Ross. White chose to play as Ilia Topuria while Ross selected Arman Tsarukyan as his fighter. During the gameplay, Topuria's character was knocked out, resulting in White's defeat. Following the loss, White had to apologize to Ross. The session was apparently recorded and shared as content across multiple platforms for those experiencing loading issues.
UFC President Dana White found himself on the losing end of a video game matchup with popular streamer Adin Ross, ending the session with an apology after his fighter was knocked out on screen.
White selected Ilia Topuria for the bout while Ross went with Arman Tsarukyan. The two played through a simulated lightweight matchup, and when Topuria's character was knocked out, White was left to eat the loss and offer Ross an apology. The session was recorded and circulated across multiple platforms.
Topuria, the pound-for-pound number one fighter in the world and ranked second in the lightweight division, carries a 17-1-0 professional record at 29 years old. The Spain-based Orthodox striker trains out of Climent Club and stands five-foot-seven with a 69-inch reach, landing 4.81 significant strikes per minute at 48 percent accuracy.
Tsarukyan, who Ross piloted to virtual victory, holds the number one lightweight ranking and a 23-3-0 record, also at 29 years of age. The Russian fighter out of American Top Team matches Topuria in height at five-foot-seven but holds a notable reach advantage at 72 inches. He averages 3.85 significant strikes per minute at 50 percent accuracy and is one of the division's more active wrestlers, averaging 3.26 takedowns per 15 minutes.
Why it matters
- Topuria and Tsarukyan are the top two contenders in a loaded lightweight division, making even their video game matchup carry symbolic weight
- The moment puts both fighters further in the public conversation ahead of any potential meeting in the division
- White's direct involvement gave the clip wide reach across social media platforms
