White Fails To Recognize Top-5 Heavyweight At UFC 333 Presser

Dana White asked a ranked heavyweight contender how the UFC could help him at Thursday's press conference — apparently unaware the fighter was on this weekend's card.

Alexander Volkov, who holds nearly 20 UFC appearances and sits in the top five at 265 pounds, questioned White from the audience during the UFC 333 media event in Abu Dhabi. The UFC boss appeared confused by the Russian's presence, according to MMA Mania, asking "How can we help you?" before featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski identified Volkov from the stage.

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White attempted to laugh off the exchange once Volkanovski revealed who was speaking. The incident follows a recent pattern for the promoter, who weeks ago referenced fictional bouts for a UFC main event fighter that never took place, per the same outlet.

Volkov, 37, meets fellow Russian Rizvan Kuniev on Saturday's UFC 333 main card. The bout carries title implications in the heavyweight division, where Volkov holds a 40-11 record across a nearly two-decade career.

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• MMA Mania — Dumbbell Dana White doesn’t recognize Top 5 heavyweight at UFC 333 press conference — ‘How can we help you?’