Khabib says that Dana White didn't put belt on Francis Ngannou, UFC contract rebel Francis Ngannou, because he was in TOILET.

Khabib Nurmagomedov, MMA's star, has made a hilarious suggestion that Dana White didn’t put Francis Ngannou’s belt on because he was in TOILET.

White mysteriously disappeared after Ngannou's successful defense of the heavyweight title against Ciryl Gane last month at UFC 270.

Mick Maynard, heavyweight matchmaker, had to wrap the champ in his belt.

As controversy continues to swirl over White's UFC contract status, it led to rumours White deliberately snubbed Ngannou.

Sky Sports' Khabib laughed and said: "Someone told him he went to a rest room or something similar."

"I don't know, honestly. I don't think I want to be in between these guys. I believe they will take care of it themselves.

"In my job, even if there is someone I don’t like in my promotion, I’m supposed to put some belt on him. This is business.

"I'm going, I'm going to go. Put the belt on him. And then I'll be gone. This is my opinion.

White denied rumors that he had a falling out with Ngannou personally and refused to wear the title belt for him.

Tensions are growing between the two camps, with White's promotion in Dec putting the heavyweight champ on notice.

Although technically Gane's victory was the last in his contract, a champion clause means that he must fight again in the UFC.

Ngannou is open to a new deal, but only if he is allowed to box alongside UFC careers and is paid a raise.

The talks have been ongoing for six months, but no resolution has been reached.

Khabib said that he knew one thing about the contract standoff. You must follow through on a contract signed by you and your partner. This is my opinion.

"I'm not against Francis, but not against [White] and [the] UFC.

"I don’t know what their relationship is, but I want to offer advice to fighters, especially young fighters: When you sign a contract, it is your responsibility to make sure you read it."