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‘The Predator’ has said it! Francis Ngannou and Dana White – the two MMA figures never seem to see eye to eye. Their bittersweet relationship has always amused fans and often called for widespread speculation. Following ‘The Predator’s exit from the UFC and signing with the PFL, it always seemed like Dana White’s bet backfired on him big time.

What’s more – recently, Jake Paul, the famous Youtuber-turned-boxer, cleared the air around Ngannou’s purse for his upcoming fight against Heavyweight WBC champ Tyson Fury. In a tweet that sent all Ngannou haters down the drain, Paul wrote, “Francis got 8 figures. Not $8 million. Get it right.” After securing such a lucrative boxing purse against Fury, ‘The Predator’ was bound to get a lot of attention. And in the same vein, in a recent interview, Ngannou made some bold claims. Moreover, he has also laid down severe accusations against White – leaving fans and the MMA community in splits.

Francis Ngannou reveals UFC President Dana White’s “embarrassing move”

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In a recent interview with ‘SiriusXM’, Francis Ngannou sat down to talk about his upcoming boxing match against Fury. When asked about his on-and-off feud with Dana White, the Cameroonian startled fans, saying, “For some reason, I always prove Dana White wrong – even when he’s on my side.” 

The MMA Heavyweight went on to question why the UFC couldn’t arrange a boxing match between himself and Fury. He found it even more ironic that White was willing to explore a potential MMA clash with Fury and Jones. He further argued, “Why couldn’t they do Ngannou and Fury in boxing? I don’t know!”

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He further revealed that White had sent him a contract for the Jones fight, which was ultimately rejected. Taking a jibe at Dana’s hypocrisy, he made a bold remark, “He sent out the contract, which I think was very embarrassing because that contract was rejected, and he signed mine for the GIMIK Fight Promotions. They don’t want me to succeed – it’s not a secret – it’s quite obvious and you all know about it.”

Fans are in splits after Ngannou’s digs at the UFC President

The explosive revelations made by Francis Ngannou regarding Dana White’s alleged actions have ignited a firestorm of reactions from fans and the MMA community. The fan reactions to Ngannou’s revelations ranged from amusement and satisfaction to admiration and support. They celebrated Ngannou’s ability to come out on top and viewed his actions as a triumph against Dana White and the UFC.

 

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Here’s a glimpse into how fans have responded to Ngannou’s statements:

One fan jokingly commented, “Francis might just be the P4P #1 troll in MMA rn. That sh*t is hilarious.”

Another mirrored the UFC President’s potential frustration at the recent developments, adding, “Dana punching the air rn.”

Many also criticized White for fighter’s pay, which has been a point of discussion for a long time. Moreover, a Reddit user found the irony in the situation, remarking, “Dana is just on another level of pettiness. Glad Francis came out on top”

READ MORE: Jon Jones and Francis Ngannou Accused of Pulling an Act Days After Heavyweight Stars Squared Off Reigniting the Long Unsettled Beef

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Also, there were many who took their digs at the UFC top-tier, with comments like, “Francis took the biggest W against Dana/the UFC ever”, “Gold 😂 couldn’t happen to a better guy either.” and “Love that Francis is sticking it to Tomato. Good for him.”

“He’s already got a huge deal with PFL…homie is stackin up”

According to reports, Ngannou will be paid 10 million dollars to face Fury and many fans see this as a win for the former UFC champion.

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As Francis Ngannou’s stardom continues to rise, his differences with Dana White have often spilled into the public eye. What’s more – with Ngannou consistently proving his doubters wrong and asserting his dominance, his journey unfolds as a testament to his resilience and determination.

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