“I Don’t Care” - Francis Ngannou Gives Unfiltered Reaction to Dana White Announcing Conor McGregor’s Return During His Walkout
White used Ngannou’s walkout to announce McGregor’s return, a move some viewed as a challenge to Jake Paul’s growing MMA promotion.
- On Saturday, UFC President Dana White announced Conor McGregor's return to face Max Holloway at UFC 329 on July 11 via Instagram during Francis Ngannou's walkout at a Most Valuable Promotions event.
- MVP hosted a major MMA event Saturday featuring former UFC stars including Ronda Rousey, Nate Diaz, and Ngannou, reflecting growing rivalry within the combat sports landscape.
- Rousey, who defeated Gina Carano in 17 seconds, called the announcement timing "catty," suggesting the UFC views MVP as a legitimate threat. "It's kind of catty," Rousey told reporters.
- Jake Paul, founder of MVP, labeled the announcement "insecure," accusing the UFC of attempting to piggyback on their event's visibility rather than competing on its own merit.
- White has previously expressed frustration with Ngannou, calling him a "bad guy" in 2025, illustrating the intensifying competition between established leagues and emerging promotions like MVP.
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Jake Paul’s MVP MMA’s Rousey-Carano Event Shatters All-Time Tapology Records
Saturday night saw the UFC and Jake Paul-led MVP MMA battle for viewers’ attention. And Tapology seems to have a clear winner on its hands. While the Dana White-led promotion remains the undisputed Goliath of the sport, MVP MMA appears to have embraced the role of David. And delivered a card that broke the record-keeping site’s all-time record. “We don’t normally go into our usage numbers,” Tapology’s official X account posted. “But for whatever…
Conor McGregor returns to UFC vs Max Holloway
Conor McGregor is making his return to the UFC five years after his previous bout. Dana White announced the welterweight clash without a title at stake against Max Holloway for July 11 during International Fight Week in Las Vegas. Dana White has confirmed the matchup this weekend. The UFC boss chose to reveal details right as Francis Ngannou walked out for his MVP Netflix event. Source
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