Fighter-promoter relationships can get messy when money gets involved. Contract negotiations often turn ugly between UFC brass and athletes. Both sides usually keep the dirty details private afterward as public feuds damage everyone’s reputation and earning potential going forward. Most disagreements get resolved behind closed doors with NDAs. But some bridges burn so completely that silence becomes impossible. Dana White and Francis Ngannou represent one of those situations. <\/p>
The former heavyweight champion left the UFC<\/a> after refusing to re-sign. Their separation turned bitter almost immediately with accusations flying both ways. White has made numerous negative comments about Ngannou since then. Now Dana White revealed an incident where Francis Ngannou allegedly got physical with him during their working relationship.<\/p> White appeared on Andrew Schulz’s Flagrant podcast<\/strong> recently for an interview. The UFC president opened up about behind-the-scenes incidents he had never discussed publicly. He specifically addressed why he dislikes Ngannou so much personally. According to White, the Cameroonian fighter isn’t who he pretends to be. White then shared two specific incidents involving physical contact. The first allegedly happened before Ngannou’s rematch with Stipe Miocic at UFC<\/a> 220. <\/p> “So, after the press conference [Stipe vs Ngannou], we’re walking down this hallway, and he comes over to me, and he grabs me and he says, ‘Let me tell you what’s gonna happen.’ His English is f*cking great, no language barrier whatsoever. ‘When this fight’s over, you’re gonna book me a private plane to Paris.’ I laughed and he goes, ‘I’m not joking. You’re gonna book me a private plane to Paris.’ I say, ‘Oh, OK.’”<\/em><\/strong><\/p>Dana White Reveals The Backstage Confrontations<\/h2>