Dana White in a photoshoot. Photo: Reproduction/Facebook/UFC
Dana White was once again questioned about a possible reconciliation with a former UFC heavyweight champion (up to 120,2 kg). The organization's president showed no interest in working with the former titleholder again and harshly criticized the fighter's behavior.
In an interview with 'Night Cap Show', available last Thursday (10), Dana was asked about the former title holder and explained why he does not intend to do business with the athlete again. The executive cited the fighter's history outside the UFC and also mentioned other companies that had professional relationships with him.
See too
“Just look at Francis Ngannou ’s track record and the other companies he’s worked with. He’s a bad person. I don’t want to do business with bad people,” said Dana White.
Francis Ngannou left the UFC in 2023 after failing to reach an agreement to renew his contract with the organization. At the time, the Cameroonian relinquished his heavyweight title and subsequently signed with the PFL.
The relationship between Ngannou and Dana White has deteriorated in recent years, particularly during negotiations for the former champion's contract renewal. Since then, the two have publicly exchanged criticisms on several occasions, and the president of the world's largest MMA organization has reiterated that he sees no reason for a new partnership with the 'Knockout Giant'.
Francis Ngannou after UFC
Ngannou focused before fighting on Netflix. Photo: Reproduction/YouTube/Netflix
Ngannou, after failing to reach an agreement to renew his contract with the organization, relinquished his heavyweight title and subsequently signed with the PFL, where he also became one of the company's main figures. The fighter also ventured into professional boxing, facing names like Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua. He recently fought in Netflix's first MMA event.
Johnny Walker opens up about his heavyweight debut at UFC 332.
Comments