US EditionFrancis Ngannou Reacts to Dana White’s Claim After Bitter UFC Exit
Ngannou denies initiating physical confrontations with UFC president Dana White amid their dispute after leaving UFC for PFL and boxing, with incidents dating back to 2018.
- Francis Ngannou responded to UFC president Dana White's claim, saying he feels `very annoyed to have to be responsible for what people say` after leaving the UFC in early 2023.
- In November, UFC president Dana White alleged Francis Ngannou initiated a physical altercation, describing a press-conference hallway grab and a shove in White's office.
- After leaving the UFC, Francis Ngannou signed with the Professional Fighters League, boxed Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua, then returned to MMA beating Renan Ferreira and is slated to fight Stipe Miocic in Boston.
- Ngannou has not fought since October 2024 and said his PFL contract is coming to an end, adding he wants peace and is open to fighting at the planned UFC White House event.
- The longstanding feud between Ngannou and UFC leadership has been public, with Dana White mocking Ngannou's demeanor on the Flagrant podcast, while Ngannou said on Ariel Helwani interview he is tired but will defend himself if necessary.
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