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Dana White has turned robust in his business approach if he wasn’t already. The UFC President is being straightforward in his approach to speaking about the future of many UFC stars. Recently, the UFC also released Darren Till following his recent streak. However, the Liverpool-born fighter has another take on this.

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Moreover, the biggest release of the UFC is Francis Ngannou in recent times. The UFC President and former champion were seen going back and forth over the future of Francis Ngannou.

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Dana White and Francis Ngannou go back and forth

Dana White said in an interview about the future of the former UFC champion. He was direct in giving the answers to the reporters as he prepares for UFC 285 clash between Jon Jones and Ciryl Gane.

Upon asking what is the future of Francis Ngannou in the UFC, White said, “No. We negotiated with him for years. It’s over, that’s over. He’ll never be in the UFC again… I never say never, but I’ll give you a never on that one.”

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Francis Ngannou has taken to Instagram and Twitter to react to the posts that are giving the news. Ngannou reacted with a yawning emoji on an Instagram post by MMA Junkie.

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Furthermore, the former UFC heavyweight champion reacted with a funny GIF on Twitter.

‘The Predator’ was quick to respond to the statements made by the UFC President. Looks like the beef between the two hasn’t gone cold yet.

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White commented previously on Ngannou negotiating his contract

The UFC president answered many of the questions asked of him upon the release of Ngannou from the UFC roster. The UFC President gave befitting replies to them, as he was honest in his approach. The UFC President was asked if he thought Ngannou negotiated in good faith.

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White said in an interview, “I don’t know. No, I mean I, I doubt he’d just hang out for two years and continue to negotiate and you know. I don’t know. I don’t think he thought the Jon Jones would really happen. That’s what I think. I think that he didn’t think that that would really come to fruition, but it did.” 

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Seems like the saga between the two is not to be ending anytime soon. However, the statements given by the UFC President may cool some air between the two.

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Faizan Mirza is a UFC writer at EssentiallySports. With a keen eye for analyzing the striking skills of MMA fighters, Faizan uses his expertise to break down fights, providing insightful commentary that is both informative and entertaining for combat sports fans. Faizan's article on Nate Diaz's remarks to Michael Chandler about Conor McGregor was particularly well-received, showcasing Faizan's talent for uncovering the lesser-known aspects of the sport. In addition to his work as a UFC writer, Faizan has ambitious aspirations to become a sports agent and make his mark in the industry.

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