MMA News Roundup: Francis Ngannou already has an offer after UFC exit, Tracy Cortez rumored to have split with Brian Ortega, Conor McGregor trolls slap fighting contest

Welcome to today's edition of Sportskeeda's daily MMA News Roundup, where we present the biggest UFC updates and other stories from the world of mixed martial arts.

In today's issue, we talk about Francis Ngannou getting an offer, Tracy Cortez's rumored split from Brian Ortega, and more.

#3. BKFC has offered a deal to Francis Ngannou after UFC exit

It's been a few days since the UFC announced that Francis Ngannou is no longer with the promotion. 'The Predator' already has an offer on the table, according to a report by MMA Junkie.

BKFC president David Feldman told the outlet that the promotion is actively pursuing Ngannou:

"We’re very interested in signing Francis Ngannou and would very much like to have him compete in the stacked BKFC heavyweight division. We’re tabling an offer for his services, and hopefully, fans will see him in the BKFC squared circle in 2023."

BKFC reiterated that sentiment on Twitter:

📞 @francis_ngannou

Ngannou is yet to make a statement on his future, but has made a terrific reference to Martin Luther King Jr. to acknowledge his newfound "freedom."

The UFC heavyweight title is now vacant. It will be on the line in the UFC 285 headliner when Jon Jones makes his much-awaited return against Ciryl Gane. Ngannou's exit caused a significant amount of shuffle in the UFC pound-for-pound rankings, including the re-entering of Max Holloway.

#2. Tracy Cortez deletes all pictures of Brian Ortega from Instagram

UFC women's flyweight Tracy Cortez and featherweight contender Brian Ortega's relationship was very much public knowledge. They appeared together at events, actively participated in PDA, and openly supported each other during fights. Cortez recently revealed that they were engaged to be married as well.

Brian Ortega and Tracy Cortez appear to be engaged based on the GINORMOUS rock 💎 on her finger and Tracy commenting "I said yes" https://t.co/a01QbIxHTd

However, it appears as though the couple has split, if recent social media activity serves as a hint. Both Cortez and Ortega deleted all pictures with the other from their official Instagram profiles. Cortez also changed her profile name back to 'Tracy R. Cortez' from 'Tracy R. Ortega'.

Read MMA Twitter reactions to the rumored split here.

#1. Conor McGregor trolls slap fighting before the launch of Power Slap League

Dana White's investment in Power Slap League has brought quite the eyeballs to the sport, if it can be called one. In a recent viral video of Romanian slap fight promotion RXF MMA, a man was seen taking a slap so hard that one side of his face badly swelled up and became bloodied from the impact.

Conor McGregor took to Twitter to mock the contest, calling the fighter landing the slap "the new heavyweight champion."

Absolutely gorgeous technique congrats the new heavy weight champion. twitter.com/matysek88/stat…

Dana White's Power Slap League is set to air on TBS on January 18, 2023. Conor McGregor previously gave his take on the new tournament and even proposed a slap contest between him and Nate Diaz.