Teofimo Lopez publicly questioned Dana White after a video from the BrandRisk event at UFC Apex circulated online showing Dana walking past him at the commentary desk without any visible greeting or acknowledgment.
The clip spread across social media this week and prompted a response from Teofimo, who used the moment to question how combat sports champions are treated.
It shows how much they care about us combat fighters/champions!
Don’t tell me it’s business, nothing personal, when our business is personal.Parents! Is this what you are supposed to be okay with if this happened to your son or daughter? @Goldenglovesorg @USABoxing @Olympics https://t.co/1KWOmHrgCL
— Teofimo Lopez (@TeofimoLopez) May 29, 2026
The video shows White and UFC executive Hunter Campbell making their way through the venue while Lopez is seated at the commentary position. White appears to glance toward Teofimo before continuing toward his seat without stopping.
The exchange quickly became a talking point online, with fans debating whether the moment was an intentional snub or simply a byproduct of the hectic atmosphere surrounding the celebrity-driven event.
Teofimo had previously posted positively about the BrandRisk show, calling it a memorable night. His reaction to the clip, however, turned a brief interaction into a wider discussion about respect and recognition for fighters.
The timing is notable because Lopez’s name has repeatedly surfaced in conversations involving TKO’s planned Zuffa Boxing venture. Teofimo has spoken about the project in the past while also criticizing the traditional championship belt system in boxing.
Neither White nor Campbell publicly responded to Teofimo’s comments.
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Last Updated on 2026/05/29 at 5:43 PM
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