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Francis Ngannou blames 'mismanagement' for downfall of heavyweight MMA

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Francis Ngannou believes promotions are to blame for the downfall of heavyweight MMA in recent times.

Francis Ngannou believes promotions are to blame for the downfall of heavyweight MMA in recent times. While the heavyweight division once used to be the crown jewel of MMA promotions, that is no longer the case. With barely any competition left at the highest level, the UFC is widely considered the biggest promotion.

Even the UFC has been unable to get things working smoothly for its heavyweight division. Ngannou (18-3) believes โ€œmismanagementโ€ has led to the current plight of the heavyweight division. Ngannou clarifies that he is not blaming the managers of fighters, but rather the promotions.

The former UFC heavyweight champion notes that current heavyweight champion Tom Aspinall is not on the best terms with the UFC. โ€œI would say mismanagement,โ€ Ngannou