The saga between Francis Ngannou and Dana White continues to unfold. Their latest verbal sparring match ignited after White took aim at the Professional Fighters League, Ngannou’s new fighting home. This rant was basically his way of saying that the UFC was leagues ahead of the PFL, and no notable fighters were rushing to join them.
During a recent Dana White Contender Series press conference, the UFC CEO unleashed a tirade. He had claiming that even his Power Slap league pulls better numbers than the PFL. White didn’t stop there, declaring that “nobody wants to fight in the f—ing PFL, except for Francis.” The Predator, never one to back down, responded.
“Freedom isn’t free, but remember that the benefits always outweigh the price. Don’t let the bully talk you out of it.”
The response carried extra weight given White’s recent revelation that he had nearly cut Francis Ngannou after two losses. He said that he only kept him because someone “begged” him not to; a decision that aged about as well as milk in the hot sun!
As this battle of words continues to escalate, one thing becomes crystal clear: the relationship between Ngannou and White has deteriorated fast. With both men standing their ground, this feud shows no signs of cooling down.
Francis Ngannou Chooses The High Road In Fued With Dana White
The world of MMA has seen its fair share of dramatic exits, but few have sparked as much ongoing discussion as Francis Ngannou’s departure from the UFC. The Cameroonian powerhouse chose to leave the promotion in early 2023. Now, after his impressive first-round TKO victory over Renan Ferreira at PFL’s Battle of the Giants, the drama continues to unfold.
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Dana White just can’t seem to let sleeping dogs lie. In a recent media interaction, White went on a tangent about money and missed opportunities. Ngannou’s response to White’s comments showed remarkable restraint and maturity.
“Regardless of everything that happened, I’m not about him. I went out there, did a fight, had a good fight for my son’s memory, but the guy can’t stand – I don’t know what is his problem. He can make everything up as he wants. That’s his problem. I think he needs to make peace with himself,” Ngannou said via Sirius XM Fight Nation.
What makes this situation particularly interesting is how it’s reshaping the conversation about fighter autonomy in MMA. Francis Ngannou’s success outside the UFC’s structure proves there are viable alternatives for top-tier fighters. His calm, measured responses to White’s continued criticism serve as a masterclass in professional dignity.
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