Dana White admits he wanted Francis Ngannou to lose UFC title fight after refusing to present him with title
📍 Where it landed
Dana White publicly admitted he wanted Francis Ngannou to lose his final UFC title fight against Ciryl Gane, prompting Ngannou to respond critically to the remarks. The exchange marked a continuation of tensions between the former champion and the UFC president following Ngannou's departure from the promotion.
Epilogue added 2h ago, after coverage quieted.
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