Dana White rules out future business with Francis Ngannou

UFC president Dana White confirmed he has no interest in re-signing former heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou. Speaking on the Nightcap show, White categorized Ngannou as a person he no longer wishes to conduct business with, citing the fighter's history with other organizations. Ngannou departed the UFC in 2023 and has since competed for the PFL, MVP MMA, and in professional boxing matches. Despite his transition away from the UFC, Ngannou remains active in combat sports, most recently securing a first-round knockout victory over Philipe Lins at an MVP MMA card on Netflix in May. While White has definitively ruled out a return to the UFC for the 40-year-old, Ngannou continues to be a notable figure in MMA and remains a candidate for future bouts in other promotions or professional boxing.

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