{
  "id": 16430834,
  "title": "Double Name Blunder At UFC 333! Commentator Jon Anik Calls Aryna Sabalenka 'Aryna Sabalenko' As Broadcast Graphic Repeats Error | Video",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/25/double-name-blunder-at-ufc-333-commentator-jon-anik-calls-aryna",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-25T04:24:33.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/sports/double-name-blunder-at-ufc-333-commentator-jon-anik-calls-aryna-sabalenka-aryna-sabalenko-as-broadcast-graphic-repeats-error-video"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "During UFC 333: Volkanovski vs. Evloev in Abu Dhabi, commentator Jon Anik made an unexpected blunder when he introduced tennis star Aryna Sabalenka as \"Aryna Sabalenko.\" The error was made both in the commentator's introduction and in a broadcast graphic that also misspelled the tennis champion's surname. The Belarusian tennis star was in attendance at the event, where UFC brought together top combat sports athletes and other celebrities. Sabalenka, a four-time Grand Slam singles champion, was visible on arena screens when the mistake occurred. The misspelling, which used an 'o' instead of the correct 'a' at the end of her surname, drew attention to the mistake. The incident provided an unusual talking point during the UFC event, which featured a featherweight fight between Alexander Volkanovski and Movsar Evloev.",
  "summary": "UFC commentator Jon Anik found himself at the centre of an unexpected moment during UFC 333: Volkanovski vs. Evloev in Abu Dhabi after introducing tennis superstar Aryna Sabalenka as ‘Aryna Sabalenko’ while she watched the event from the crowd. The Belarusian tennis star, known for her achievements on the court, was in attendance as the UFC brought together some of the biggest names from the…",
  "key_points": [
    "Commentator Jon Anik mistakenly called Aryna Sabalenka as Aryna Sabalenko",
    "Error repeated on broadcast graphic with misspelled surname",
    "Tennis star Aryna Sabalenka attended UFC 333 event in Abu Dhabi"
  ],
  "editors_take": "The simultaneous error in both the verbal introduction and the broadcast graphic highlights how technical and human mistakes can unexpectedly shift the focus from combat sports to celebrity presence.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}