Overview
- On his Pound 4 Pound podcast, Usman said he doubts the incident happened as described, while stressing he was not calling White a liar.
- White has alleged Ngannou grabbed him during a dispute over a $50,000 bonus and also pulled UFC executive Hunter Campbell back by the collar.
- Ngannou has not publicly responded to the allegation, which originated from White's appearance on the Flagrant podcast.
- Commentator Luke Thomas urged the UFC to produce security footage or other proof if it exists, noting the claim should be verifiable.
- Coverage notes a long-strained relationship between White and Ngannou, with a former UFC staffer describing Ngannou as intimidating at the office without citing physical harm.