Dana White is making controversial decisions in 2o23. The UFC president entered the year with a controversy owing to the viral video. Now the controversial release of former heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou has left the fans in a split. The confusion surrounding the news grows as Dana White and UFC fans made some controversial statements regarding the former heavyweight champion.
Moreover, the UFC President is considered one of the biggest fans of ‘The Predator’. He was in awe of Ngannou’s physique and punching power. It comes as a shock that White has decided to release the former champion owing to supposed failure in contract negotiations. However, one former UFC champion has come out and outrageously trolled the UFC President following his latest decision.
Eddie Alvarez trolls UFC President Dana White
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Eddie Alvarez was in no mood to let things go on Twitter. The former UFC lightweight champion took a dig at Dana White over his earlier comments about Francis Ngannou.
Alvarez tweeted, “Ufc simply lost the bid for Francis, instead of admitting that, they go with the narrative the the Scariest mother fucker alive is Afraid to fight in the UFC hahhahahahhahahahhahahahhaa These jokes write themselves”.
Alvarez was relentless in talking about the UFC’s decision to release the former heavyweight champion.
Ufc simply lost the bid for Francis , instead of admitting that , they go with the narrative the the Scariest mother fucker alive is Afraid to fight in the UFC hahhahahahhahahahhahahahhaa These jokes write themselves #PHSUnreal
— Eddie Alvarez (@Ealvarezfight) January 16, 2023
This tweet is funnier if one sees Dana White’s earlier thoughts about the former UFC heavyweight.
Dana White speaks highly of Francis Ngannou before releasing him
It wasn’t long ago that the UFC President praised ‘The Predator’ for his talent and skills. Moreover, the former champion gave some amazing moments inside the octagon to White and fans alike. Some of his amazing KOs are praised by the UFC president.
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After his win against Alistair Overeem, Dana White said, “Incredible heavyweight… Power, confidence, the way that he went in there, you know, with all the experience that Alistair Overeem has, you know, he is slick, he’s tricky. Francis Ngannou almost took his head right off his shoulders. This guy is the real deal.”
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Similarly, after Francis Ngannou knocked out Stipe Miocic to win the UFC heavyweight title, White labeled him as a ‘scary’ talent. It goes to show how times have turned since 2o21 as White has made the decision to let Francic Ngannou out from the UFC.
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