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Video: Will Francis Ngannou’s gamble to leave UFC pay off or backfire?

Francis Ngannou appears to have a plethora of options after parting ways with UFC, but his next move comes with a whole lot of risk.

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MMA Junkie Radio #3327: Reaction to Francis Ngannou’s UFC release, UFC Fight Night 217, more

Check out the latest episode of MMA Junkie Radio with "Gorgeous" George and "Goze."

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Daniel Cormier: Jon Jones might face more difficult style matchup in Ciryl Gane than Francis Ngannou

All Jon Jones had to worry about with Francis Ngannou was power, but Daniel Cormier says Ciryl Gane's skill set could be a problem at UFC 285.

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Ciryl Gane Inviting Kylian Mbappé and His Teammates to UFC 285

Plus, Stipe Miocic is poised to rumble for the heavyweight title. And diving deeper into the must-see March card.

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Ciryl Gane explains why Jon Jones can expect tougher fight than Francis Ngannou

The French heavyweight is primed to battle Jones for the vacant belt at UFC 285 in March after Francis Ngannou’s split with the promotional company

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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

Daily Mirror

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

Daily Mirror

Jon Jones backed to make triumphant return in UFC heavyweight debut

UFC icon Jon Jones has been tipped to look like a new fighter in his move to heavyweight after previously enduring some lacklustre performances at light-heavyweight

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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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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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Stipe Miocic calls for next UFC title shot after Jon Jones vs. Ciryl Gane: ‘I got winner in July’

Former UFC heavyweight champion Stipe Miocic has largely remained silent on his fighting future, but that changed Sunday.

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BKFC will make Francis Ngannou an offer, says promotion president David Feldman

Bellator and PFL aren't the only ones expressing interest in Francis Ngannou.

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Jon Jones opens as betting underdog for UFC 285 title fight vs. Ciryl Gane

Jon Jones finds himself in unfamiliar territory heading into his UFC 285 heavyweight title fight with Ciryl Gane.

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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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Sean Strickland wants to see Tyson Fury vs. Francis Ngannou, but ‘it’s a damn shame’ he left UFC

Sean Strickland is all in on Francis Ngannou vs. Tyson Fury.

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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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Ciryl Gane: Jon Jones doesn’t have ‘a good way to win against me’ at UFC 285

Ciryl Gane is sending fair warning to Jon Jones that a wrestling-heavy game plan isn't going to work out in their UFC 285 title fight.

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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

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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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Francis Ngannou released; Jon Jones returns, meets Ciryl Gane for newly vacated heavyweight title at UFC 285

Heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou is released from the UFC. Jon Jones will return at UFC 285 to meet Ciryl Gane for the vacant title.

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Jon Jones vs Ciryl Gane 'leaked' to suggest Francis Ngannou has given up UFC title

A graphic has been displayed in Las Vegas that shows a heavyweight title fight between Jones and Ciryl Gane that is scheduled for UFC 285 on March 4

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