Dana White gives definitive answer regarding Ngannou's return to the UFC: 'Nothing makes me happier'

Dana White poses next to Francis Ngannou . Photo: Reproduction/@francis_ngannou

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Dana White has made it clear that he does not want to see Francis Ngannou return to the UFC. In recent days, the Cameroonian has again raised the possibility of returning to the organization to face Jon Jones , but, according to the Ultimate president, the departure of the former heavyweight champion remains a source of satisfaction.

In an interview with 'The Mac Life', Dana White reiterated that he felt relieved to transfer Ngannou to the PFL and stated that when the UFC releases an athlete, it's because there are solid reasons behind the decision. The president also emphasized that he does not intend to maintain professional relationships with fighters for whom he has no sympathy.

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“Nothing made me happier than sending that guy to the damn PFL… If we fire guys, feel sorry for the company that hires them, because we fire them for a reason, after all. I don’t want to do business with guys I don’t like,” said Dana White.

Dana White accuses Francis Ngannou of assault.

Dana White brought to light serious allegations involving Francis Ngannou , currently signed with the PFL. According to the UFC president, the former heavyweight champion was involved in two episodes of aggressive behavior during his time with the organization, situations that, according to him, helped define the end of their professional relationship.

White claims that Ngannou is trying to manipulate public opinion by feigning difficulties with English and emphasizes that he had already considered firing the athlete even before his rise to the title. The executive recalled an episode from 2018, when the Cameroonian, confident before the fight with Stipe Miocic , allegedly grabbed him by the arms and demanded a private jet after the fight, an attitude that, according to the CEO, contrasted with the 'good guy' image maintained by the fighter.

Another incident cited by White allegedly occurred at the UFC Performance Institute in Las Vegas. Angered by not receiving the Performance of the Night bonus, Ngannou reportedly entered his office, argued heatedly, and pushed him by the shirt. According to the executive, this behavior revealed who Ngannou really was behind the scenes.

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