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Francis Ngannou

Dana White dismisses Conor McGregor UFC return conspiracy: ‘Not a coincidence’

May 25, 2026 @ 10:26am
Combat SportsMMAUFC
ClutchPoints

After several years of absence, MMA veteran Conor McGregor is set to make his UFC return. Coming back from a suspension, McGregor is set to fight Max Holloway at the upcoming UFC 329 on Jul. 11, 2026, at T-Mobile Arena. UFC President Dana White announced McGregor’s return on May. 16, 2026 edition of UFC Fight […] The post Dana White dismisses Conor McGregor UFC return conspiracy: ‘Not a coincidence’ appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Read moreDana White dismisses Conor McGregor UFC return conspiracy: ‘Not a coincidence’

Jake Paul and Fighters Critique Controversial Usyk vs. Verhoeven TKO Stoppage in Egypt

May 24, 2026 @ 9:08pm
Combat SportsBoxing
Athlon Sports

Boxing world erupts over controversial Usyk vs Verhoeven stoppage. Jake Paul and other fighters react furiously on social media.

Read moreJake Paul and Fighters Critique Controversial Usyk vs. Verhoeven TKO Stoppage in Egypt

Dana White Says Conor McGregor Return Announcement Timing Had Nothing To Do With Francis Ngannou

May 24, 2026 @ 2:34pm
Combat SportsMMA
BroBible

Did UFC president Dana White intentionally announce Conor McGregor‘s return to the company at the same time that former heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou was walking out for his debut with the Paul brothers’ Most Valuable Promotions? That’s what the Paul brothers and many fans believe, and the outspoken influencers weren’t shy about sharing their feelings on the […] The post Dana White Says Conor McGregor Return Announcement Timing Had Nothing To Do With Francis Ngannou appeared first on BroBible.

Read moreDana White Says Conor McGregor Return Announcement Timing Had Nothing To Do With Francis Ngannou

“Not A Coincidence” – Dana White Responds To Conor McGregor Return Announcement Conspiracy

May 24, 2026 @ 1:47pm
Combat SportsMMA
Total Pro Sports

Dana White addresses conspiracy theories surrounding Conor McGregor return announcement, insisting timing behind comeback reveal was not accidental whatsoever

Read more“Not A Coincidence” – Dana White Responds To Conor McGregor Return Announcement Conspiracy

Oleksandr Usyk claims he didn’t want fans to be bored as he reacts to uproar over Rico Verhoeven clash

May 24, 2026 @ 12:30pm
Combat SportsBoxing
Bloody Elbow

Usyk seems unfazed by the criticism.

Read moreOleksandr Usyk claims he didn’t want fans to be bored as he reacts to uproar over Rico Verhoeven clash

Francis Ngannou reacts as Jake Paul pitches MVP MMA clash against Rico Verhoeven

May 24, 2026 @ 11:00am
Combat SportsMMA
Bloody Elbow

Jake Paul was quick to pitch the idea.

Read moreFrancis Ngannou reacts as Jake Paul pitches MVP MMA clash against Rico Verhoeven

Dana White and Rampage Jackson end years-long feud as they reunite at Adin Ross event

May 24, 2026 @ 9:30am
Combat SportsMMA
Bloody Elbow

Dana White shook hands with Rampage Jackson at Brand Risk 14 on Saturday night. Adin Ross‘ latest combat sports event took place at the Meta...

Read moreDana White and Rampage Jackson end years-long feud as they reunite at Adin Ross event

Francis Ngannou reflects on his boxing robbery after Usyk vs. Verhoeven controversy

May 24, 2026 @ 7:00am
Combat SportsBoxing
Bloody Elbow

Francis Ngannou suggested boxing is rigged after watching the sport’s latest controversial fight. The former UFC heavyweight champion famously dropped Tyson Fury during his ring...

Read moreFrancis Ngannou reflects on his boxing robbery after Usyk vs. Verhoeven controversy

Dana White lashes out at claim Conor McGregor announcement was done to troll Francis Ngannou

May 24, 2026 @ 5:20am
Combat SportsMMA
Bloody Elbow

Dana White has a trademark rant in the chamber for anyone who believes he deliberately tried to scupper Francis Ngannou’s return last weekend. The UFC...

Read moreDana White lashes out at claim Conor McGregor announcement was done to troll Francis Ngannou

"The fans deserve better" – Jake Paul wants to set up Francis Ngannou vs. Rico Verhoeven as he blasts Oleksandr Usyk win – Sportskeeda

May 24, 2026 @ 1:10am
Combat SportsMMA
Sportskeeda

"The fans deserve better" - Jake Paul wants to set up Francis Ngannou vs. Rico Verhoeven as he blasts Oleksandr Usyk win  Sportskeeda

Read more"The fans deserve better" – Jake Paul wants to set up Francis Ngannou vs. Rico Verhoeven as he blasts Oleksandr Usyk win – Sportskeeda

Francis Ngannou Reacts to Awful Stoppage in Usyk vs. Verhoeven

May 23, 2026 @ 8:06pm
Combat SportsBoxingOleksandr UsykRico Verhoeven
Heavy

Former UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou reacted to the awful stoppage in the boxing bout between Oleksandr Usyk and Rico Verhoeven. In what was shaping up to potentially be one of the biggest upsets in boxing history, Usyk defeated Verhoeven via 11th-round TKO with just one second left in the penultimate round of the fight. […] The post Francis Ngannou Reacts to Awful Stoppage in Usyk vs. Verhoeven appeared first on HEAVY.

Read moreFrancis Ngannou Reacts to Awful Stoppage in Usyk vs. Verhoeven

Dana White credits Jon Jones for being the UFC’s ‘Michael Jordan’ despite recent White House feud

May 23, 2026 @ 8:00am
Combat SportsMMA
Bloody Elbow

Dana White isn’t going to stop praising Jon Jones as the greatest despite the former champion’s public UFC complaints. The former UFC heavyweight and light...

Read moreDana White credits Jon Jones for being the UFC’s ‘Michael Jordan’ despite recent White House feud

Heavyweight legend ‘99% sure’ Francis Ngannou would get KO’d by Robelis Despaigne in MVP MMA fight

May 22, 2026 @ 5:00pm
Combat SportsMMA
Bloody Elbow

Fabricio Werdum thinks ‘The Big Boy’ would bring Francis Ngannou’s winning run in MMA to an abrupt end. Both Robelis Despaigne and ‘The Predator’ emerged...

Read moreHeavyweight legend ‘99% sure’ Francis Ngannou would get KO’d by Robelis Despaigne in MVP MMA fight

Francis Ngannou explains his U-turn on potentially boxing Jake Paul

May 21, 2026 @ 8:00pm
Combat SportsMMA
Bloody Elbow

Francis Ngannou once felt ‘disrespected’ by the suggestion he could share the ring with Jake Paul. ‘The Predator’ has competed in boxing twice since leaving...

Read moreFrancis Ngannou explains his U-turn on potentially boxing Jake Paul

Max Holloway admits he had to keep Conor McGregor fight ‘secret’ for weeks before Dana White stream

May 21, 2026 @ 8:00am
Combat SportsMMA
Bloody Elbow

Max Holloway has admitted that he struggled to keep the secret of his upcoming rematch with Conor McGregor before it was confirmed. The fight was...

Read moreMax Holloway admits he had to keep Conor McGregor fight ‘secret’ for weeks before Dana White stream

Jake Paul’s MVP MMA called out for prioritizing ex-UFC stars by ‘disrespected’ Jason Jackson

May 20, 2026 @ 11:00pm
Combat SportsMMA
Bloody Elbow

Last Saturday’s event on Netflix was a big success, but not everyone has come out of it totally happy. Jake Paul’s Most Valuable Promotions entered...

Read moreJake Paul’s MVP MMA called out for prioritizing ex-UFC stars by ‘disrespected’ Jason Jackson

UFC White House would not match Rousey vs Carano numbers if it was on Netflix, claims MVP co-founder

May 20, 2026 @ 9:00pm
Combat SportsMMA
Bloody Elbow

Nakisa Bidarian thinks what his promotion achieved on Netflix last Saturday could not be replicated by their rivals. The Most Valuable Promotions co-founder enjoyed a...

Read moreUFC White House would not match Rousey vs Carano numbers if it was on Netflix, claims MVP co-founder

Jon Jones requests details of ex-UFC star’s lawyer as he gets serious about escaping his contract

May 20, 2026 @ 6:30pm
Combat SportsMMA
Bloody Elbow

It seems like Jon Jones is ready to move forward with plans to become a free agent. The former UFC heavyweight and light heavyweight champion...

Read moreJon Jones requests details of ex-UFC star’s lawyer as he gets serious about escaping his contract

Jon Jones expected to hold talks over desired boxing move as IBA President names opponent targets

May 20, 2026 @ 5:00pm
Combat SportsMMA
Bloody Elbow

Jon Jones is expected to meet with IBA President Umar Kremlev in Russia next month. This past weekend, Jones was in attendance to watch Francis...

Read moreJon Jones expected to hold talks over desired boxing move as IBA President names opponent targets

Rousey vs Carano Netflix viewership fell millions short of Jake Paul’s ‘conservative estimate’

May 20, 2026 @ 2:30pm
Combat SportsMMA
Bloody Elbow

Jake Paul was seemingly expecting more people to be tuning in last Saturday. On May 16, Paul’s Most Valuable Promotions and the Netflix streaming platform...

Read moreRousey vs Carano Netflix viewership fell millions short of Jake Paul’s ‘conservative estimate’

MVP MMA Promoter Handicaps Chances of Landing Jon Jones

May 18, 2026 @ 7:38am
Combat SportsMMA
Heavy

MVP MMA promoter Nakisa Bidarian handicapped the chances of getting the opportunity to land UFC superstar Jon Jones.One of the greatest fighters in MMA history, Jones was on hand at MVP MMA: Rousey vs. Carano as a guest analyst. After Francis Ngannou brutally knocked out Philipe Lins in the first round of their heavyweight bout, […] The post MVP MMA Promoter Handicaps Chances of Landing Jon Jones appeared first on HEAVY.

Read moreMVP MMA Promoter Handicaps Chances of Landing Jon Jones

Jon Jones makes surprise admission about future fights outside UFC: ‘I really want to box’

May 18, 2026 @ 1:43am
Combat SportsMMA
Bloody Elbow

Jon Jones wants out of his UFC contract in an effort to get some different fights – but perhaps not the ones fans are expecting....

Read moreJon Jones makes surprise admission about future fights outside UFC: ‘I really want to box’

Nate Diaz admits he felt physically awful in his return to MMA against Mike Perry: ‘I’m honest’

May 17, 2026 @ 11:59pm
Combat SportsMMA
Bloody Elbow

Nate Diaz says he was not in fighting shape on Saturday night. Netflix entered the mixed martial arts world with an event headlined by Ronda...

Read moreNate Diaz admits he felt physically awful in his return to MMA against Mike Perry: ‘I’m honest’

Why Dana White is actually being ‘thanked’ by MVP MMA for mid-event Conor McGregor announcement

May 17, 2026 @ 11:00pm
Combat SportsMMA
Bloody Elbow

The UFC president attempted the oldest trick in the book, but Nakisa Bidarian says he did not mind. Saturday night saw Jake Paul’s Most Valuable...

Read moreWhy Dana White is actually being ‘thanked’ by MVP MMA for mid-event Conor McGregor announcement
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