MMA News Round-Up: Dana White Slammed by Ex-UFC Champ, Francis Ngannou’s Coach Reveals Negotiations, Scam by Rafael Fiziev Exposed

No MMA fan will ever want to lag behind regarding the latest updates in the MMA world. And in today’s world of rat-race, the time available is really scarce for each of us. Hence, we put together our efforts every day to bring you the latest notable occurrences in our MMA Roundup. A single roundup will keep you updated with the most talked-about MMA happenings of the last few hours. In today’s edition, we will have a look at how the MMA community slammed the UFC boss, Dana White, following the UFC heavyweight champion, Francis Ngannou’s release.

Also, Ngannou’s coach extended his support towards ‘The Predator’s’ decision to quit the UFC. Eric Nicksick also revealed the entire negotiation between Ngannou and White, following which Ngannou’s exit was confirmed. The UFC 286 co-main eventer, Rafael Fiziev was subjected to a humiliating accusation recently. One of Fiziev’s former training organizations accused him of avoiding the payment of his previously due house rent.

Noted MMA stars slam UFC boss Dana White following Francis Ngannou’s exit

After getting bashed for his infamous New Year’s Eve incident, a few current and former UFC fighters have raised their voice against Dana White. Previously, White had claimed that the UFC had offered its best deal possible to keep ‘The Predator’ in the promotion. But it was Ngannou who “didn’t want to fight” under the UFC anymore.

The UFC and their head honcho have used a similar narrative multiple times, whenever they need to justify any controversial decision from their end. However, Ngannou feels like he was “held in captivity.” The criticizers were also disgusted by the age-old tactic of blaming it all on the other one, used by the UFC.

The former women’s UFC Featherweight Champion, Cris Cyborg welcomed Ngannou to Dana White’s “didn’t want to fight” club with a tweet.

Former UFC Lightweight Champion, Eddie Alvarez bashed this overused narrative of the UFC with a tweet as well.

Noted Bellator MMA play-by-play commentator, John McCarthy also tweeted and suggested his take on the reason for Ngannou’s departure.

UFC fighter Mike Davis too gave out his opinion through a tweet. He pointed out that simply blaming everything on the other party won’t be of much help to the UFC.

Many fans might also agree with the narratives presented by the critics. They too might have had enough of this “didn’t want to fight” viewpoint of the UFC.

Francis Ngannou’s coach reveals their contractual negotiation with Dana White

Francis Ngannou’s longtime coach, Erik Nicksick described his meeting with the UFC boss to negotiate Ngannou’s contract. Nicksick appeared on the coveted, ‘The MMA hour’ podcast and stated, “We met Dana and Hunter. Me, Dana, Hunter and Francis, after the fight, we had a great dinner and things were going in the right direction.”

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He also talked about Ngannou’s stubbornness to stick to what he believed. Nicksick quoted ‘The Predator’ stating, “If I sign this deal, if I do this without making any change, without doing all the things that I said I was going to do, I’m just another sellout. And I refuse to that.”

However, Erik had his full belief in Ngannou’s decision, and he knew that ‘The Predator’ would make something better happen. He said, “I’m gonna have this due’s back, a 110%”.

Rafael Fiziev was accused of avoiding payment of his room by his training institute

UFC lightweight Rafael Fiziev, is eyeing his co-main event about against fellow fighter, Justin Gaethje at UFC 286. But, amid all this, his former training institute, ‘Phuket Top Team’ accused him of running away from paying his previously due house rent.

Phuket Top Team tweeted this allegation in reply to the UFC fighter, Renato Moicano’s tweet, predicting the outcome of the future fight between Gaethje and Fiziev.

They also mentioned, “@Justin_Gaethje please collect the rent”. Many fans might find this part of the tweet a bit hilarious.

Some more MMA news

• The UFC 287, scheduled for April 8, will comprise a women’s Strawweight bout between Michelle Waterson-Gomez and Luana Pinheiro.
• One of the most noted UFC prospects, Mohamed Mokaev, is all set to take the Octagon once more against Jafel Filho at the UFC 286 in London.

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