In a move that has left the sporting world chuckling, surfing legend Kelly Slater accidentally shared UFC president Dana White’s personal phone number on Instagram ahead of UFC 309.
The epic gaffe occurred while Kelly Slater was sharing a story that inadvertently included a screenshot displaying White’s contact details. Realising his mistake, Slater weirdly didn’t delete the post, but double downed on the mistake. Legendary.
Dana White is no stranger to this kind of mishap. Known for frequently changing his phone number due to leaks, White now faces another mad scramble to update his mobile phone (cell) number—a tedious but seemingly routine exercise for the UFC boss.
The timing of the leak couldn’t have been worse. White is currently gearing up for one of the UFC’s biggest events of the year: UFC 309, headlined by Jon Jones, widely regarded as the greatest mixed martial artist ever. GOAT. Jones is set to defend his title against Stipe Miocic in what promises to be a high-stakes showdown that could cement his legacy further.
This whole thing seems like some clever PR or just Kelly playing funny buggers with the UFC chief. Regardless, it’s made for a good Sunday.
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Despite the mishap, the bromance between Slater and White seems intact. Slater, who recently retired after a storied career that included an unprecedented 11 World Surf League titles, is unlikely to stay in the doghouse for long. Known for their mutual respect, the two sports icons share a friendship that has survived years of professional highs and lows, including The Ultimate Surfer, a surfing competition television series styled after The Ultimate Fighter. It was created by Kelly Slater, a professional surfer and long-time friend of White, but failed miserably after just one season.
White, is known for his no-nonsense attitude, might see the humour in this situation—especially given Slater’s storied history of flat-earthing controversies throughout his surfing career. Kelly may have to treat White to dinner or a surf lesson (or at least a top-shelf apology) to compensate for this faux pas.
Slater may have dropped the ball with his Instagram post. Still, all eyes are now on the Octagon as UFC 309 promises to deliver another unforgettable chapter in mixed martial arts history. Let’s go!
Today’s event, UFC 309, kicks off at 3 PM AEDT with an electrifying undercard leading into the Jon Jones v Stipe Miocic main event. The bout will be streamed live on UFC Fight Pass and pay-per-view platforms, ensuring fans won’t miss a second of the action.
