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Power Slap Aims to Flip MMA Fans Into Believers

Will the new slap-fighting organization be a hit success? President Frank Lamicella is up to the challenge.

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Francis Ngannou refuses to rule out UFC heavyweight return despite contract row

Francis Ngannou has left the promotion after a new contract couldn't be signed between the two parties, but he isn't ruling out a potential return to the UFC's Octagon

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Jon Jones glad Francis Ngannou ‘knows his worth,’ won’t count out future showdown with him

Jon Jones may not be getting the mega-fight he expected in his UFC return, but lauds ex-champion Francis Ngannou for betting on himself.

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Eddie Alvarez laughs off Dana White’s notion that Francis Ngannou is scared: ‘UFC simply lost the bid’

Former lightweight champion Eddie Alvarez blasted Dana White over his comments about Francis Ngannou's departure from the UFC.

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Eric Nicksick: Francis Ngannou didn’t leave the UFC because of money

Coach Eric Nicksick said Francis Ngannou didn't leave the UFC because of a dispute about money. It was about freedom.

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I Embraced MMA. But Slap Fighting: What Are We Doing Here?

In launching a new U.S. league, Power Slap, UFC is taking a truly indefensible position.

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Francis Ngannou has lost at least $7million by not re-signing with UFC

The world heavyweight champion has relinquished his belt by deciding to leave MMA's No.1 promotion after failing to come to terms on a satisfactory deal with the company

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Jake Paul responds to Francis Ngannou giving up UFC heavyweight title

Paul is one of the most famous advocates for improved fighter pay, and frequently made his discomfort with Ngannou's low UFC payouts known during his time with the promotion

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Jon Jones likely the second highest paid fighter in UFC history because of recently reworked contract, says manager

According to his advisor Richard Schaefer, former UFC champ Jon Jones is probably the second highest fighter in promotion history.

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Controversial ex-UFC referee insists Dana White was "too rash" on him

Mario Yamasaki spent almost two decades refereeing in the UFC but lost his job in 2018 after refusing to stop a fight between Valentina Shevchenko and Priscila Cachoeira

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Jake Paul criticised for "soy boy" role in UFC fighter pay dispute

Jake Paul has been challenging UFC president Dana White to improve fighter pay in the promotion, but lightweight fighter Charles Jourdain has criticised his efforts

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Daniel Cormier: It’s ‘not true’ that Francis Ngannou left UFC to avoid Jon Jones

Daniel Cormier rejects the notion that Francis Ngannou parted ways with the UFC so he didn't have to fight Jon Jones.

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Spinning Back Clique: Francis Ngannou’s UFC exit opens door for Jones vs. Gane, more

Join us for this week's "Spinning Back Clique" discussing a big past week of news and developments in the UFC and Bellator.

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Former UFC champion calls for winner of Jon Jones vs Ciryl Gane title fight

A vacant UFC heavyweight title fight between Jon Jones and Ciryl Gane was announced this past weekend and former champion Stipe Miocic wants to face the winner

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Francis Ngannou offered fight in bare-knuckle boxing after UFC exit

It has now been officially confirmed that Francis Ngannou will leave the UFC and vacate his heavyweight title after failing to agree a new deal with the promotion

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Francis Ngannou warned he "will not survive" in boxing after shock UFC exit

Ngannou recently parted ways with the UFC after a lengthy contract dispute and has been told stepping foot into the ring for his next fight won't end well for him

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Photos: Jon Jones through the years

Check out these photos highlighting Jon Jones' remarkable UFC career through the years.

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Francis Ngannou walking away from UFC, Jon Jones fight is both a commendable and frightening risk | Opinion

Did Francis Ngannou make a game-changing move or horrific career misstep by turning down a Jon Jones fight and leaving the UFC?

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What Ngannou's UFC Release and the Return of Jones Mean for MMA

UFC president Dana White rattled the fight world after the first card of 2023. Here's what to expect.

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Twitter reacts to Francis Ngannou’s UFC release, Jon Jones vs. Ciryl Gane title fight

The MMA community was left in disbelief after news of Francis Ngannou's UFC release and Jon Jones would fight Ciryl Gane for vacant gold.

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Dana White: Francis Ngannou rejected deal to become highest paid heavyweight in UFC history

Dana White says Francis Ngannou would've been the highest paid heavyweight in UFC history, but rejected the contract. Now he's a free agent.

Daily Mirror

Jon Jones to fight for UFC heavyweight title as long-awaited return confirmed

UFC superstar Jones will return for the first time since February 2020 when he will compete for the UFC heavyweight title vacated by Francis Ngannou, when he takes on Ciryl Gane

Daily Mirror

Francis Ngannou to be released from UFC and lose heavyweight title

Ngannou will depart the UFC after being embroiled in a contract feud with the promotion, which will see him vacate his heavyweight title

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Jon Jones vs. Ciryl Gane Bout Set as UFC Releases Francis Ngannou

Jones vs. Gane headlines UFC 285 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas on March 4.

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Leon Edwards vs. Kamaru Usman title fight trilogy bout set for UFC 286 in London

UFC president Dana White has announced Leon Edwards vs. Kamaru Usman 3 for the welterweight title is a done deal for UFC 286 in London.

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