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Francis Ngannou reveals 2 problems he wants UFC to resolve urgently: ‘We keep rolling like nothing is going on’

Francis Ngannou has put the UFC on blast once again, this time, mentioning the two issues he would like to see the promotion work on. The reigning UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou has been on the sidelines since his last outing against Ciryl Gane in Jan. at UFC 270. Ngannou surprised most by utilizing a […]

Francis Ngannou has put the UFC on blast once again, this time, mentioning the two issues he would like to see the promotion work on.

The reigning UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou has been on the sidelines since his last outing against Ciryl Gane in Jan. at UFC 270. Ngannou surprised most by utilizing a grappling-heavy game plan to hand Gane the first defeat of his professional career. Following the victory, Ngannou revealed that he needed to undergo surgery after going into the bout with a major knee injury.

Francis Ngannou wants UFC to resolve fighter pay & health insurance problems

In an interview with MMA on Sirius XM radio, ‘The Predator’ shared his thoughts on the current state of the mixed martial arts business. He called for more advocacy for fighters due to the uneven power dynamic between the promotion and its athletes.

“We have nobody there to advocate for us, just in the room making decisions, nobody cares for the fighters, even though there are about 700 fighters in the promotion,” Ngannou said (ht MMA Fighting). “Then I think they should consider somebody to advocate for fighters, because I don’t believe they make all those decisions to harm fighters, but sometimes, they don’t just understand the fighters’ position.”

Ngannou wants the company to resolve fighter pay issues and introduce some form of health insurance for the fighters.

“If we have some sort of fighter representation in their board meetings, we will be like, ‘OK guys, you should think about fighters’ – just to remind them sometimes, it would be a little bit better. There’s a lot of things that can be changed, who can be right. The fighter pay, that’s a huge problem that everyone’s aware of, and it seems like we keep rolling like nothing is going on. The health insurance, the same problem. I would like to see some of those solved.”

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Francis Ngannou reveals he has yet to receive new contract offer from UFC, insists he must be allowed to box

Undisputed UFC heavyweight champion, Francis Ngannou has revealed he has yet to receive a new contract proposal from the organization following the completion of his most recent deal. And claims that he must be allowed to box professionally by the promotion before he considers agreeing terms. Ngannou, the current undisputed heavyweight champion under the UFC […]

Ngannou, the current undisputed heavyweight champion under the UFC banner, headlined UFC 270 at the beginning of this year against then-interim titleholder, Ciryl Gane, displaying his grappling and wrestling chaps en route to a unanimous decision win.

Following the culmination of the bout, Ngannou, who successfully unified the heavyweight crowns, completed his contractual obligations with the organization, however, is subject to a ‘sunset’ and ‘champions’ clause with the promotion, preventing him from currently testing free agency.

The Cameroonian powerhouse also underwent a surgical procedure to address a knee injury, undergoing a reconstructive procedure. Ngannou is expected to be sidelined until the beginning of 2023 to boot as he recovers.

As a result, speculation has been rife regarding a potential end-of-year interim title fight, featuring a combination of either former champions, Stipe Miocic, the aforenoted, Gane, or former two-time light heavyweight championship holder, Jon Jones.

At the time of publication, an interim title has yet to be introduced in the heavyweight division, however, Francis Ngannou’s future also remains muddled, with the Batie native confirming how he must be allowed to enter the squared circle before considering penning new terms with the UFC.

“My contract status right now is still the same, I haven’t received any offer (from the UFC) … I think we’re not in a rush,” Francis Ngannou told Sirius XM during a recent interview. “I’m not in a rush either. I’m not going anywhere, so I’m not rushing… Absolutely (I’m still interested in fighting Tyson Fury). However this ends up, that (boxing) has to be part of it.” (Transcribed by SportsKeeda)

Francis Ngannou landed the undisputed heavyweight crown in 2021

Winning the undisputed heavyweight championship last year at UFC 260, Ngannou defeated the aforenoted, Miocic with a thunderous second round knockout, avenging a prior unanimous decision defeat to the Ohio native.

Francis Ngannou Endorses One Fighter On The UFC Paris Card

UFC Heavyweight Champion Francis Ngannou feels that one particular fighter stood out amongst the rest at UFC Paris on September 3. Ngannou was in attendance to witness what was a historic night at UFC Paris, capped off by a heavyweight showdown between…

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Dana White Provides Major Update On UFC Africa

UFC President Dana White made a significant admission regarding the chances of the UFC hosting an event in Africa soon. White and the UFC have been back in business for some time as the COVID-19 pandemic lessens. More markets are opening up to holding …

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Ngannou On Gane’s Paris Win: It’s Hard To Impress The Champ

UFC Heavyweight Champion Francis Ngannou was entertained by Ciryl Gane vs. Tai Tuivasa at UFC Paris, though he didn’t consider Gane’s win impressive. Gane defeated Tuivasa via a third-round knockout at the inaugural UFC event in Paris on Sa…

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Francis Ngannou reacts to Ciryl Gane’s 3rd round KO over Tai Tuivasa: “Hard to be impressed”

The UFC’s inaugural event in France concluded on Saturday night in awe-inspiring style, as Ciryl Gane saw his hand raised in front of a sold out stadium. All five French fighters picked up impressive victories, and Ciryl Gane brought Accor Arena to their feet with a 3rd round knockout over Australia’s Tai Tuivasa in the […]

The UFC’s inaugural event in France concluded on Saturday night in awe-inspiring style, as Ciryl Gane saw his hand raised in front of a sold out stadium. All five French fighters picked up impressive victories, and Ciryl Gane brought Accor Arena to their feet with a 3^rd round knockout over Australia’s Tai Tuivasa in the main event.

Sitting cage-side was none other than the heavyweight champion himself, Francis Ngannou, who started his MMA career in France before leaving to train in Las Vegas.

After controlling most of the fight early on, Ciryl Gane found himself facing extreme adversity in the 2^nd round, as a big power shot from Tuivasa dropped him to the canvas. However, Gane rallied with a 3^rd round stoppage, sending the French fans into a frenzy. When asked who he wanted next in his post-fight octagon interview with Michael Bisping, he kept his response short and sweet: “I want the belt, that’s all I want”.

In the aftermath, Francis Ngannou gave credit to his former foe’s performance regarding his ability to control the distance as well as mix in some heavy kicks to the body, which clearly paid dividends towards the end of the fight, but his final reaction was clear. During the post-fight press conference with ESPN, Ngannou stated; “Yes, he’s good, but I’m the champ. So really hard to be impressed. Great performance.”

It’s clear that the champ isn’t letting people forget his dominant victory over Gane back in January, where he surprised the world with his unknown wrestling abilities. After his win, Ngannou made it public that he was fighting with a torn MCL and a damaged ACL which could have been career-ending had he caused any further damage to his knees in their fight.

Considering his victory over Gane while dealing with a serious injury, it’s clear he does not lack any confidence when talking about a potential rematch.

Gane’s win over Tuivasa puts him back in the win column and retains his position as the #1 contender in the heavyweight division.

“The Predator’s” coach recently revealed what the timeframe is looking like for his return to the octagon, stating it will most likely be in early 2023. Ngannou is expected to face either Jon Jones or the winner of an interim title fight between Jones and former champion Stipe Miocic.

Following Ciryl Gane’s Saturday night victory, though unlikely, he could be next in line after Ngannou’s next defense giving him another chance at becoming the first ever French-born undisputed UFC champion. Many still believe that another win is necessary for “Bon Gamin” considering he is just coming off a loss against the current champ.

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