Dana White shuts down Francis Ngannou's UFC return possibilities: "I'm not a fan"

Dana White shuts down Francis Ngannou's UFC return possibilities: "I'm not a fan"

Dana White could not have been clearer in his opinion on Francis Ngannou potentially returning to the UFC.

Dana White Shuts Down Francis Ngannou's UFC Return

UFC CEO Dana White has firmly ruled out a Francis Ngannou comeback, citing deep tensions and Ngannou’s ongoing PFL and boxing career. With Tom Aspinall as champion, the UFC moves into a new heavyweight era. The post Dana White Shuts Down Francis Ngannou’s UFC Return first appeared on MMA UK.

Dana White Says ‘I’m Not a Fan’ of Francis Ngannou and ‘Would Be Shocked If He Ever Came Back’ — Ngannou Responds ‘Did I Say I’m Ever Coming Back’

Dana White made headlines at the UFC Baku post-fight press conference on June 21, 2025. The UFC president firmly rejected the idea of former heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou returning to the promotion. Ngannou quickly responded on X, questioning the speculation about his comeback intentions. Francis Ngannou, a 38-year-old from Cameroon, holds a 17-3 MMA record. ...

Dana White shuts down Francis Ngannou returning to UFC, Ngannou responds

Dana White says even in the wake of Jon Jones retiring, he’s not interested in rekindling any kind of relationship with Francis Ngannou because that bridge is already burnt.

Dana White makes stance crystal clear on Francis Ngannou UFC return

Dana White has shut the door on a possible Francis Ngannou UFC comeback. The Cameroonian cage fighter left MMA’s premier promotion, the UFC, for rivals PFL in January 2023, amid acrimony, while he was still the company’s heavyweight champion. However, his coach Eric Nicksick sparked rumours of a possible return to the UFC last month by suggesting his student would be open to re-signing with his former employer. When the idea…