The rivalry between Dana White and Francis Ngannou gained another chapter this week. Amid the anticipation for the debut of the former UFC heavyweight champion (up to 120,2 kg) in the PFL, the Ultimate leader did not spare irony to the French-Cameroonian.
When asked about Ngannou's fight against Renan Problem, which will be held next Saturday (19), Dana was emphatic: “Who cares?”
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The relationship between the UFC president and the former champion has deteriorated in recent years, culminating in Francis' departure from the organization. Issues such as salaries, contractual conditions and the French-Cameroonian's desire to fight in boxing were some of the points of friction between the parties.
The 'Predator', in turn, has always been dissatisfied with the treatment he has received from the UFC. The fighter has even reported financial difficulties, such as having to take out loans to maintain his training routine.
After leaving the Ultimate, he signed a million-dollar contract with the PFL, where he had flexibility in arranging fights in the noble art, such as in the challenges before Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua. With Dana, the deal would hardly be possible.
Ngannou's departure from the UFC
Ngannou's departure from the UFC was marked by a series of controversies. The fighter disagreed with the organization on several occasions, and negotiations for the renewal of his contract proved to be quite difficult. The main disagreement between the parties was related to financial values and contractual conditions.
Ngannou was looking for a more advantageous contract, which would allow him to box and have more freedom to negotiate his own sponsorships. The UFC, in turn, was not willing to meet the fighter's demands and preferred not to renew his contract.
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