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Dana White announces McGregor return during Ngannou fight entrance

May 17, 2026
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Conor McGregor

Conor McGregor

Francis Ngannou

Francis Ngannou

Dana White strategically announced Conor McGregor's return to fighting at the precise moment Francis Ngannou was making his entrance for his bout. The timing allowed White and the UFC to capture media attention away from Ngannou's fight. The post characterizes this as a calculated move by the UFC president, referring to him as a "crafty fox" for the tactical announcement. This media strategy effectively shifted the spotlight from a rival promotion's heavyweight star to the UFC's biggest draw. The post asks readers for their opinion on this competitive timing tactic.

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