UFC CEO Dana White is still adamant the promotion did everything in its power to keep Francis Ngannou on the roster, so he has no regrets about his departure. Ngannou (17-3 MMA, 12-2 UFC) made a rare move in early 2023 when, as reigning UFC heavyweight champion, he parted ways with company after completing the terms of his contract. It was a dramatic situation that dragged on for months, with Ngannou going from the feared king of the mountain in the octagon to having freedom to pick his own path forward. The UFC allegedly offered Ngannou the biggest contract for any heavyweight in history, but it wasn’t enough.
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