Kendrick Lamar Confusion at UFC 306 Leaves Dana White Red-Faced
Kendrick Lamar Confused with Terence Crawford
A major blunder took place tonight at UFC 306, and we are not talking about pitting Merab Dvalishvili against Sean O’Malley.
While the major stylistic clash that led to Dvalishvili getting crowned the new bantamweight champion in a one-sided bout did look embarrassing to fans of ‘Suga’, things were more awkward when the commentators confused Terence Crawford with Kendrick Lamar.
What Happened During The Event?
- As Crawford sat cageside with HE Turki Alalshikh.
- The commentator mistakenly called Crawford “Kendrick Lamar”.
- The label displayed on the screen confirmed the error.
This was truly an embarrassing moment that was called out by the press in the post-event press conference as they asked White about it. He embarrassingly replied, “He did kind of look like Kendrick Lamar.”
Fans React to the Blunder
- Many fans quickly called out the UFC for the error.
- Former champion Aljamain Sterling joked on Twitter.
- Crawford took the moment in stride, sharing the screenshot and writing, “Damn Kendrick Lamar” with smiley emojis.
Looking Ahead: Crawford vs. Garcia
While Crawford took the blunder lightly, comments from Ryan Garcia stirred up controversy. Garcia stated, “Terence Crawford is overrated”, igniting a heated debate among fans.
These athletes are now set to face each other on Cinco de Mayo in 2025, potentially giving Crawford a chance for revenge.
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