Francis Ngannou UFC release: UFC news: Heavyweight stalwart Francis Ngannou has been stripped of his UFC title and is now out of the promotion. After failing to meet each other’s terms, UFC and ‘The Predator’ has cut ties which have left the room open for Jon Jones and Ciryl Gane to compete for the heavyweight championship at UFC 285. Follow UFC News Updates with InsideSport.IN.
According to Dana White, they had offered Francis Ngannou a chance to become the promotion’s highest-paid heavyweight fighter ever, a bigger number than Brock Lesnar, which ultimately got denied.
Now that ‘The Predator’ is a free agent, he is receiving offers from several promotions, including the top competitors of the UFC.
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Bellator MMA makes an offer to ex-UFC champion Francis Ngannou
Bellator MMA is arguably the second most popular MMA league after the UFC, which is currently the home for several former UFC stars. Bellator President Scott Coker exclusively told MMA Junkie that he will be keen on signing Francis Ngannou once the heavyweight star becomes a free-agent.
Coker said, “We haven’t talked to him because he’s still under contract, he still has championship fights but if he’s a free agent one day and you know the timing’s right, we feel it’s a good fit and you know we’ll decide that time. The philosophy is still the same, look, if you’re a free agent and you want to come shop your wares and your brand and your business, come talk to us because we are in the business of signing the biggest and the best free agents on the planet.” (H/T:- Sportskeeda)
BKFC- Bare Knuckle can be the next home for Francis Ngannou
Akin to Scott Coker, David Feldman (BKFC President) also wants to bring Francis Ngannou under his promotion. Bare Knuckle Fighting is comparatively new to MMA but has seen a steady rise in the past few years. Although Ngannou hasn’t reacted to the offer, BKFC President is willing to get ‘The Predator’. The social media handle of BKFC indicated the same.
— Bare Knuckle FC (@bareknucklefc) January 15, 2023
Revealing his intentions, Feldman said, “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.”
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Jake Paul and PFL MMA- The most prominent option for Francis Ngannou?
With Jake Paul inaugurating the PPV Super Fight Category, Francis Ngannou can be entitled to 50% of the revenue if he gets in the PFL. Meanwhile, Ngannou’s mother was spotted donning a PFL T-shirt which caused several speculations in the combat community. It is also reported that Jake Paul has offered a two-fight deal to the Predator, including a boxing fight and an MMA fight.
Francis Ngannou UFC exit: Bellator MMA, PFL MMA, BKFC, and others show interest in signing The Predator
Francis Ngannou UFC exit: Bellator MMA, PFL MMA, BKFC and others show interest in signing The Predator
Dereck Chisora wants to face Ngannou
Amidst BKFC and MA leagues, boxer Dereck Chisora has also shown his interest in fighting ‘The Predator’. While Francis Ngannou has named Anthony Joshua or Tyson Fury as his two desired opponents, ‘WAR’ Chisora can also welcome the ex-UFC champion into boxing.
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