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White and Ngannou Still Not Talking Peace

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Dana White used a sit-down on the Nightcap Show to take another shot at Francis Ngannou, criticizing the former heavyweight champion's conduct throughout his career and shutting the door on any kind of UFC return. This isn't a new fight breaking out, it's the same one continuing, and White made clear there's no scenario right now where Ngannou walks back through that door. Whatever respect exists between the two clearly isn't enough to get a deal done.

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This story ran in the September 13, 2026 edition of the daily show.