Dana laughs during interview. Photo: Reproduction/YouTube
Dana White denied any attempt to obscure the truth. Francis Ngannou During the first MMA event streamed on Netflix, on May 16th, UFC and MVP competed for audience attention with events held simultaneously. However, some viewers pointed to a possible strategy by the UFC president, as, at the moment the Cameroonian fighter entered the octagon to face... Philip LinsThe Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) announced the main event for UFC 329, confirming the return of... Conor McGregor against Max Holloway, a movement that raised questions about an attempt to steal the spotlight.
In an interview with Fred Beck, the UFC president stated that the coincidence was simply a natural circumstance of the schedule. According to him, the organization was focused exclusively on its own event and showed no concern about what was happening at other promotions that same night.
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“It’s no coincidence, I had a fight that night. Anyone who thinks I gave a damn about what was happening anywhere else is crazy. As soon as we finished, we were in the middle of our event. I don’t give a damn what those guys are doing,” said Dana White.
Francis Ngannou reacts to Dana White's attitude.
Ngannou focused before fighting on Netflix. Photo: Reproduction/YouTube/Netflix
In the press conference following the Netflix event, Francis Ngannou He adopted a firmer tone and made it clear that he does not wish to be associated with the UFC, nor to comment on Dana White.
“And what the hell does that have to do with me? So, should I stop my walk to the cage to see what’s going on? I don’t care. Let’s move on. Life goes on. I’m doing my thing here. I’m doing well. I have no problem. Everyone can do what they want,” said the former UFC champion at the post-event press conference.
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