The countdown to UFC 317 is on, and all eyes are on fighters like Ilia Topuria! Following an electrifying performance and the famous announcement to vacate the belt, fans are thrilled to find out what his next major matchup will be. The buzz surrounding his career is intensifying with talk of a possible showdown against Islam Makhachev at UFC’s International Fight Week! Yet, despite growing chatter, fans are left in the dark as Dana White continues to shift focus away from crucial fight details and onto his new four-legged companion, Dana White’s Playmate.
The UFC President knows how to command attention. The MMA community pays attention to his intense press conferences and surprising fight announcements. As UFC 317 approaches, fans are asking one straightforward question: Why the bull? Fans are expressing frustration on social media, particularly with the influx of bull-riding posts dominating the conversation.
In yet another Instagram post, UFC boss writes, “The rider is ok. My boy @danawhitesplaymate was not FUCKIN around tonight. Got DQ’d.” Another post of the bull and no news of the fight has led to major disappointment. Fans have flooded his comment section with messages like, “Announce fights baldy” and “Get that bull outta here and give us some fight announcements.” The sight of White focusing more on his rodeo interests instead of locking in major matchups has left fans feeling ignored and dismissed. “Even the bull is mad about no international fight week news” has become a common refrain.
The tone shifted from lighthearted banter to outright demand. “We aren’t here for the rodeo bulls–t, announce fights or oil tf up, Dana” was one fan’s pointed comment, while another exasperatedly typed, “Baldy wtf is this, ANNOUNCE UFC317!!!!!” One could sense the impatience in the community for White to finally nail down those fight dates! One fan even declared, “Deep down boys already know why there is no announcement.” The call is clear: the time for delays is over, fans want only the news they’ve been waiting for. “AnnOUNCEEE THE F–KING DATESSSS!!!!!!!!”
Why Dana White’s new obsession is a cause of trouble for Ilia Topuria and others
Earlier this year, White expressed his sorrow over the death of his prized bull, Twisted Steel. The UFC President has made a swift recovery. Dana White’s new bull, Dana White’s Playmate, is now front and center on his Instagram, showcasing behind-the-scenes footage of the animal.
Fans are paying attention. Some view White’s increasing focus on bull riding as an unwelcome distraction from UFC 317, the organization’s next major event. Despite the UFC’s return to Kansas City and the buzz around fighters like Makhachev and Topuria, White’s fixation on bull-riding has caused some to wonder if UFC fans are being sidelined in favor of animal antics. A fan captured the situation accurately in the UFC star’s recent post featuring a playmate, “Who cares about your cow. Announce the fight.”
In response, White has only doubled down, clapping back in his usual sarcastic manner: “LMFAO!!!!! I’m NEVER announcing it. How handsome is that BULL!?!? SAY IT.” The UFC president is in no mood to listen and wants fans to do the guesswork for some more time.
Speculation about UFC 317 is intense, with key matchups such as Jon Jones vs. Tom Aspinall still uncertain. UFC Baku is confirmed, but major events like UFC 317 are still shrouded in uncertainty, leaving fans wanting answers.
Is Dana White’s attention on bull-riding the real issue? Or is the UFC just biding its time for a significant announcement? The UFC fanbase demands answers. Pitch in and drop our lingering thoughts.
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