Conor McGregor reacts: UFC news: Francis Ngannou leaving the UFC while still being the heavyweight champion has grabbed mixed reactions from the entire combat community, and Conor McGregor has also chimed in the scenario. Ngannou reportedly ducked an $8 million offer from Dana White to face Jon Jones, which would have turned him into the highest-paid heavyweight in the promotion. Follow UFC News Updates with InsideSport.IN.
However, Francis Ngannou demanded several more things which the UFC didn’t compel to provide and The Predator had to exit the company. Now UFC’s highest-paid athlete Conor McGregor has advised Francis Ngannou regarding the whole deal.
Conor McGregor took to social media and posted a picture of Francis Ngannou. He wrote. “Correct representation is imperative. Seek @paradigmsports.”
Paradigm Sport, headed by Audie Attar, shelters several starfighters like Conor McGregor himself, Israel Adesanya, and many more athletes. That said Francis Ngannou can consider signing with them to outline his future plans in the sport.
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After Francis Ngannou’s exit, the UFC has booked Jon Jones vs Ciryl Gane for the vacant heavyweight title at UFC 285. This means that the year 2023 can witness several superstar returns starting from Jon ‘Bones’ Jones. Conor McGregor is also expected to make his UFC return this year.
Will the advice from Conor McGregor influence Francis Ngannou?
Francis Ngannou has received offers from multiple organizations since ending his ties with the UFC. BKFC, PFL MMA, and Bellator MMA are already ready to sign ‘The Predator’. Besides, boxer Dereck Chisora also wanted to fight Ngannou.
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Francis Ngannou, therefore, can remain a free agent and see which opportunity makes the most sense for him. While he is no longer associated with the UFC, the heavyweight stalwart can now make massive financial gains in his career ahead.
According to Francis Ngannou, he demanded medical insurance, separate sponsorship deals, and an advocate for lawyers in the UFC, which the company failed to provide. So, several more factors other than finances can influence Ngannou’s upcoming MMA journey. It remains to be seen what ‘The Predator’ does next.
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