Overview
- Dana White recently alleged on the Flagrant podcast that Francis Ngannou grabbed and shoved him in an office dispute over a $50,000 bonus and also seized UFC executive Hunter Campbell by the collar.
- Brendan Schaub said he does not excuse violence but argued the claim reflects a workplace where he believes UFC executives have long bullied fighters behind the scenes.
- Schaub described repeated disrespect toward athletes and managers during his UFC tenure and suggested some fighters respond physically when they feel demeaned.
- Kamaru Usman said he was not present and finds it hard to believe the incident occurred as described, voicing support for Ngannou’s character.
- Both MiddleEasy and Bloody Elbow report that Ngannou has yet to comment, and Sportsnaut notes the story has generated wide industry attention that cast him in a negative light.