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Kevin Lee thinks UFC release was retaliation for Francis Ngannou’s contract dispute

Managed by same agency as Francis Ngannou, Kevin Lee thinks his UFC release wasn't solely based on performance.

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Francis Ngannou advised to avoid boxing fight with heavyweight champion Tyson Fury

Ngannou has been told by fellow UFC heavyweight Tom Aspinall to avoid a clash with Fury in the boxing ring, pointing out the difference between the striking in MMA and boxing

Daily Mirror

Dana White lauds Francis Ngannou’s ‘genius’ game plan to wrestle Ciryl Gane at UFC 270

Dana White and Francis Ngannou may not be on the best of terms, but that didn't stop the UFC president from praising his performance.

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Francis Ngannou hailed for "genius" gameplan for UFC 270 win over Ciryl Gane

Ngannou came into his UFC 270 title defence with injured knee ligaments and was forced to wrestle Ciryl Gane to defend his heavyweight title

Daily Mirror

Dana White: No ‘Disrespect’ to Francis Ngannou After UFC 270 Controversy

Dana White isn’t looking to escalate any potential feud with Francis Ngannou.

Sports Illustrated

UFC fans left unimpressed with Dana White's explanation for Francis Ngannou belt snub

White said he missed Ngannou's UFC 270 win because of "stuff going on backstage", but fight fans have been left unimpressed by the UFC boss

Daily Mirror

Tyson Fury and Deontay Wilder £37m pay reveals staggering Francis Ngannou UFC problem

Tyson Fury and Deontay Wilder's earnings from 2021 trilogy fight shows why UFC fighters are keen to make the transition to the boxing ring.

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Francis Ngannou to be sidelined for nine months as UFC star faces knee surgery

Ngannou will need surgery for knee injuries he sustained before his UFC 270 title defence against Ciryl Gane and will be out of action until October

Daily Mirror

Dana White explains why he didn't present belt to Francis Ngannou at UFC 270

UFC boss White was vacant from the cage when Ngannou defended his belt against Ciryl Gane, but he refused claims that he intentionally snubbed the champion

Daily Mirror

Dana White explains to ‘you idiots’ why he didn’t present Francis Ngannou’s title at UFC 270

UFC president Dana White claims there was nothing personal behind his octagon absence after Francis Ngannou's UFC 270 title defense.

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Francis Ngannou to have knee surgery, faces nine-month recovery following UFC 270 win

It will be a while before UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou competes again.

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Daniel Cormier: Jon Jones judged a ‘wounded’ Francis Ngannou, needs to stop talking and start fighting

Daniel Cormier thinks it's about time Jon Jones stopped tweeting and started competing.

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Former UFC champion defends Dana White amid Francis Ngannou and Jake Paul rows

UFC president White has drawn controversy over fighter pay issues after it was disclosed that last weekend's UFC 270 pay-per-view card saw all 22 fighters paid a collective $1.8million

Daily Mirror

Francis Ngannou's knee "buckled funny" after takedown attempt in sparring

Ngannou suffered injuries to both of his knees in the lead up to his UFC 270 fight with Ciryl Gane, but fought through them to defend his heavyweight title

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Francis Ngannou issues clearest Tyson Fury message yet amid Anthony Joshua speculation

The UFC heavyweight champion wants to face the Gypsy King in the boxing ring.

Daily Mirror

Francis Ngannou admits UFC contract row has cost him £5.2million after Dana White snub

Ngannou fought out of his contract last weekend by outpointing Ciryl Gane and revealed he has lost out on £5.2million by turning down new contract offers

Daily Mirror

Francis Ngannou names three-fighter shortlist for heavyweight boxing debut

UFC heavyweight champion Ngannou is currently locked in a heated contract battle with the promotion, and wants to box in the near future after recovering from surgery

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Eric Nicksick believes Francis Ngannou, UFC will come to terms, have lucrative future together

While he tries to stay in his own lane as head coach, Erick Nicksick believes Francis Ngannou and the UFC will settle their differences and have a bright future together.

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UFC “threatened to sue” Francis Ngannou’s agent for talking to Jake Paul’s team

Ngannou said whilst on the way to the arena for UFC 270 his agent received an email from the UFC “threatening to sue” him for taking with Paul's team

The Independent UK

Francis Ngannou claims UFC threatened to sue over alleged Jake Paul talks

Ngannou has said that his agent was threatened just hours before his fight with Cyril Gane at UFC 270

Daily Mirror

Francis Ngannou confirms plan to fight Tyson Fury amid UFC contract dispute

UFC champion Ngannou will be free to leave the promotion in December after fighting the last bout on his contract and is confident of meeting Fury in the ring

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‘They will put Francis at the back of the bus’: Mark Hunt supports Ngannou’s UFC contract dispute

With his own ongoing issues with the UFC, former heavyweight contender Mark Hunt supports the current champion's contract issues.

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Video: Cup check! Watch Francis Ngannou blast a ‘Jackass Forever’ cast member in the groin

Ever been hit by "a Ford Escort at top speed"? How about in the groin?

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What We Learned at UFC 270

Here are the top takeaways from an action-packed night inside the Octagon.

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VIDEO: Fernand Lopez, Eric Nicksick share wholesome moment backstage after UFC 270

UFC 270 was an emotional rollercoaster for Fernand Lopez, but that didn't stop him from respecting his adversaries.

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