UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou was last seen in action back at UFC 270 against Ciryl Gane. While the Cameroonian won the bout quite dominantly, there has been a lot of speculation surrounding his future in the company. As things stand, Ngannou still has one fight left in his UFC contract. However, he might not be with the organization anymore.
Has Francis Ngannou been removed from the UFC roster?
There has been no confirmation about Ngannou being removed from the UFC roster as of yet. However, the UFC heavyweight champion has dropped a huge hint on social media which might suggest that he is leaving the UFC.
Francis Ngannou recently shared a picture on social media where one of his family members was seen wearing a PFL shirt. The PFL happens one of the biggest competitors of the UFC and with his contract situation hanging in doubt, it looks like the Cameroonian might be hinting at a move to the other side.
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It is worth noting that Ngannou’s contract with the UFC most likely ran out last month in December. And with the Cameroonian being quite vocal about his desire to have things his way if and when he renews with the UFC, it will be interesting to see if the MMA organization agrees to that.
What does Ngannou want in his new UFC contract?
The UFC heavyweight champion has expressed his disappointment in not being paid enough by the UFC on many occasions. As per his last contract, he was paid around $500-700K per fight in the UFC which is far less than what other notable names in the company make.
Moreover, Francis Ngannou also wants his new UFC contract to allow him to indulge in crossover boxing, as it is something that has attracted him a lot.
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That said, it remains to be seen where the future of the current UFC heavyweight champion lies.
Do you think Ngannou will depart from UFC soon? What are your thoughts on his UFC career?
