UFC President Dana White publicly criticized Fox's production of the World Cup final in a blistering social media post following Spain's victory over Argentina. White voiced his disappointment with the broadcast quality, particularly the handling of graphics and overall presentation, hours after the match concluded.
Spain secured a 1-0 win against Argentina in extra time with a goal from Ferran Torres at MetLife Stadium. The match itself was met with criticism from some viewers for being underwhelming. The surrounding events, including the closing ceremony and halftime show, also drew negative reactions online.
White shared his assessment on his Instagram Story, stating, "You guys absolutely f***ing suck." He drew parallels to the UFC's own production issues, referencing a recent incident at UFC 329 where boxer Shakur Stevenson was misidentified as an NBA player in a graphic. "We are the absolute worst to ever do the celebrity thing," White remarked at the time, adding that others told him "soccer's worse" at showing attendees without graphics.
While White did not explicitly name Fox in his recent rant, the comments were quickly linked by fans to the UFC's past broadcasting relationship with the network. The halftime show, featuring Madonna and Justin Bieber, also faced scrutiny from fans, with some calling it a "disaster."