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Dana White, has criticized the Professional Fighters League (PFL) for signing Francis Ngannou, the former UFC heavyweight champion. White expressed his disappointment in a tweet, saying the PFL is trying to be like Bellator, another mixed martial arts (MMA) promotion. The White criticism comes after Ngannous’ contract with the UFC expired, and he opted to sign with the PFL instead of renewing his contract with the UFC.
White on Francis at PFL: “From what I know of the deal, which isn’t much, it doesn’t make sense to me. You’re going to pay a guy not to fight for a year and it’s already been 18 months, he has fought three times in the last 3 years.
The day we freed him, I knew
Aaron Bronsteter (@aaronbronsteter) May 21, 2023
Whites’ criticism of the PFL comes as no surprise, given that the UFC is the biggest MMA promotion in the world and is known for protecting its fighters. The UFC has a reputation for being a tough negotiator when it comes to fighter contracts, and it’s not uncommon for fighters to leave the promotion due to contract disputes.
The PFL has been making waves in the MMA world in recent years, with its unique format of a season-long tournament culminating in a championship event. The promotion has also been able to attract top talent from other promotions, such as former UFC fighters and Bellator MMA fighters. Ngannou’s signing is a major blow for the PFL as he is widely regarded as one of the best heavyweights in MMA.
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