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Ben Davies

Conor McGregor believes Francis Ngannou made an "error" by leaving the UFC

Conor McGregor has suggested Francis Ngannou was wrong to vacate his UFC title and leave the promotion.

Ngannou was embroiled in a lengthy contract dispute with the UFC and finally decided to end his term with the promotion after failing to agree a new deal. He announced he would vacate his heavyweight crown and pursue alternative options for his fighting career including a potential lucrative stint in the boxing ring.

There are now a number of options on the table for the Cameroon star which could include a two-fight deal with Deontay Wilder later this year. However despite the wealth of opportunities that lay in waiting, McGregor believes the shine was taken away from Ngannou at the end of his UFC stint with the contract situation brewing in the background.

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