UFC President Dana White was recently criticized by the number-7-ranked UFC lightweight for messing up the tribute to late Allan Nascimento.

Nascimento passed away on the 3rd of August, 2026, due to an apparent heart attack. A boatload of tributes poured in for the deceased UFC flyweight. Among them was White’s tribute on his Instagram stories, where he reshared UFC’s post on the same.

Allan Nascimento passed away on the 3rd of August, 2026 (via UFC)

However, White’s very next story was him having a cigar, with the caption that read, “Great day.” A huge chunk of the MMA community (including a few fighters) put the UFC President on blast for his terrible timing of the post.

Check out Dana White’s controversial Instagram story below:

Renato Moicano (the #7-ranked lightweight in question) was one among those who criticized White. Taking to X, the Brazilian wrote (translated from Portuguese):

Damn, man… Dana messed up on this one, posted the kid’s photo and then the cigs and we’re just enjoying we’re just enjoying !!?? We really are just passing through this cruel big world! Only Jesus saves.

Check out Renato Moicano’s tweet below:

Charles Oliveira’s heartfelt tribute stood in contrast to Dana White’s timing

Charles Oliveira was left distraught following the sudden death of his ‘brother’ Allan Nascimento. It is worth noting that Oliveira had cornered Nascimento in several of his fights. ‘Do Bronx”s tribute stood in stark contrast to Dana White’s poorly timed Instagram story.

Taking to his Instagram stories, Oliveira wrote a few hours after Nascimento’s death was confirmed:

Today I lost a brother that fighting gave me,. Thank you forever for sharing the mats, the training, and everything we’ve been through together. I have nothing but gratitude for having you by my side — in training, in our corner, and in all the moments we shared. I love you, man. You were an incredible guy. I can’t believe it. You will be missed a lot.

Gerard Crispin

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