Over the years, UFC CEO Dana White has implied that there is more than meets the eye to Francis Ngannou.
After Ngannou had a lackluster performance against Derrick Lewis in 2018, White stated that the heavyweight’s ego was an issue. during his initial rise to stardom. The relationship remained chilly until the UFC allowed Ngannou to leave the organization as a free agent in 2023, and more than once, White has hinted that the former heavyweight champion might not be the most upstanding character.
While that might have initially seemed like sour grapes that came from failed negotiations with a high-profile athlete, White elaborated on his issues with Ngannou during a recent appearance on the "Flagrant" podcast.