Dana White's Incorrect Claim About Ring Card Girls Goes Viral

UFC CEO Dana White sparked widespread discussion after making a claim about ring card girls during a live stream at the Zuffa Boxing 10 event in Dublin, Ireland, on Saturday, August 8, 2026. The comment, which quickly went viral, involved White stating that the United Kingdom would not allow ring card girls unless the promotion also employed ring card boys, a claim that drew immediate scrutiny because the event took place in the Republic of Ireland, not the UK.

The incident occurred during a conversation with content creator Nina Drama at the 3Arena. When asked about the absence of ring card girls, White responded, "Don't even get me started," and added, "The UK won't use ring card girls unless you have ring card boys." The exchange was shared widely on social media, garnering millions of views. The claim was factually incorrect, as the event was sanctioned by the Boxing Union of Ireland, not a British regulatory body, and UK boxing regulations do not apply in the Republic of Ireland. Furthermore, there is no known rule from the British Boxing Board of Control requiring ring card boys. The same venue hosted a boxing event the previous weekend with ring card girls present.