For Sonnen, Dana may have felt 'betrayed' by Ngannou after the champion's appearance at a Fury event

D. White in a post-event press conference. Photo: Reproduction/YouTube

the appearance of Francis Ngannou in the fight that marked the farewell of Tyson Fury in boxing may have fostered a feeling of betrayal on the part of Dana White, at least in the view of Chael Sonnen. According to the commentator, the presence of the UFC champion at last weekend's boxing event may not be well accepted by the Ultimate boss. On your channel YouTube, the former fighter explained his position.

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“I imagine Dana felt betrayed. He was probably hurt. He would never tell you. Possibly, he would say that he was irritated, or that he didn't care. He was a little betrayed. Francis Ngannou I was there (watching Fury's fight against Dillian Whyte). Francis knew what he was doing and is under contract with Dana. Did Francis' team inform Dana what was happening? That Ngannou would get in the ring with someone else? The promoters were already aware, and knew how to sell the event,” said Sonnen.

Ultimate heavyweight champion (up to 120,2kg) for a year, Ngannou is going through a period of instability in the company. After his first title defense, in January 2022, Francis completed the last fight of his contract and, if he does not show up by December, he will be able to sign with another organization from next month.

Considered one of the most feared men in martial arts, Francis demands improvements in his agreement to continue representing the UFC. Among the conditions, the 'giant' demands better wages and 'more freedom', which would enable a super boxing fight against Tyson Fury, an old desire of the French-Cameroonian.

Last Saturday, Fury entered the ring for what marked his farewell to professional boxing. Heavyweight champion for the 'WBC' (World Boxing Confederation) and 'The Ring', the athlete retained his titles by knocking out Dillian Whyte in the sixth round. Afterwards, in an interview, the Englishman once again expressed his desire to test himself against Ngannou.

At the top of the category up to 120,2kg. of Ultimate, Francis has no commitments scheduled with the organization. The athlete is recovering from surgery on his right knee and has an uncertain presence in the octagon in 2022.