The world of MMA has seen its fair share of drama, but some narratives age like milk left out in the summer sun. The ongoing saga between UFC CEO Dana White and former heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou just got another interesting twist: someone’s pants are definitely on fire. This twist even involves YouTuber turned Boxer Jake Paul.
Jake Paul wasn’t having it, as he recently posted a video showing the opposite of what White is saying these days. In the footage from UFC 270, White actually dismissed the idea of a Jones-Ngannou fight, suggesting he would rather see Jones drop down to middleweight instead. This was back when Dana White compared his punches to getting hit by a Ford Escort at full speed.
“3 years ago he was telling Jon Jones to move down to 185 to avoid @francis_ngannou and that Jon didn’t really want to fight Francis…but now the narrative doesn’t suit Dana…”
The story goes back to the days when Francis Ngannou was the most feared heavyweight in UFC history. However, contract negotiations soured, leading to Ngannou’s departure from the UFC. Since then, White has been pushing a particular narrative – that Ngannou left because he was afraid to face Jon Jones.
The whole situation highlights a pattern that’s becoming harder to ignore in the fight game. When narratives shift to suit current needs and history gets rewritten fast, it is the fighters who often end up taking the PR hits. Francis Ngannou’s success outside the UFC, including his impressive showing against Tyson Fury, seems to have struck a nerve with his former employer.
Francis Ngannou Reacts To Jake Paul’s Post About Dana White
‘The Predator’ has never been one to bite his tongue. His relationship with Dana White has soured beyond repair, and the constant back and forth isn’t making it any better. White’s comments that Ngannou had left the UFC to avoid facing Jon Jones was something the former champ was not willing to take in stride.
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After Jake Paul’s post about White warning Jones not to face Francis Ngannou came up, the now-PFL champion had some words to say about it. He accused the UFC CEO of being a manipulator.
“Divert attention to the real matter by manipulating the narrative. Lol”
The timing couldn’t be more perfect, as White had just doubled down at a recent Power Slap press conference. He had claimed that he could have offered Ngannou more money than he is making now. As for the truth? Well, it’s probably somewhere between the old footage and the new narrative, and something fans will probably never get to know.
Also Read: Dana White Shatters “Myth” About Francis Ngannou’s Boxing Earnings
