Money fights a͏re ofte͏n͏ re͏garded as some of the biggest events in c͏o͏mbat sp͏o͏rts landscape. Whether it is Conor Mc͏Greg͏or vs. Floyd Mayweather or Canelo Alvarez vs. ͏Gen͏n͏ady͏ ͏Golovkin’s ͏trilogy, each of these matchups is not only massive in terms of star power bu͏t͏ als͏o hig͏h͏ly lucrativ͏e when it comes to paychecks and numbers. Now,͏ we are about͏ to witness another monument͏al fight in Riyad͏h,͏ Saudi Arabia. After venturing into the boxing ring, Francis Ngannou is finally ready to take on Renan Ferreira to claim the PFL’s heavyweight super fight belt and this fight is nothing less than a money fight in itself.

Both fighters are looking strong in their MMA careers, and this fight will not only determine their legacies as heavyweight greats but also shape the future of the promotion, as it marks the inaugural heavyweight title bout. However, as the fight day draws near, a question has been going on around the heads of the fans: Is Francis Ngannou being paid much more than what he was getting paid in the UFC? Well, the answer might surprise you, so let us have a deeper look.

How Much is Francis Ngannou going to earn in PFL?

According to certain reports from trusted sources, the former UFC heavyweight champion of the world, Francis Ngannou is set to make a gigantic fortune in his debut fight against Renan Ferreira on October 19th. The UFC star left the promotion to compete under the PFL banner since it gave him the flexibility to jump from boxing and MMA without any hindrance and this might be one of the best decisions that ‘The Predator’ made in his entire career.

Forbes reports that Francis Ngannou is all set to make a fortune of 10 million dollars just from his scheduled bout and this amount doesn’t even include his sponsorship and promotion payouts. This money will significantly increase his net worth which stood at around $35 million after the Joshua boxing bout. Not only that, the agreement also states that his opponent, Renan Ferreira will be getting a guaranteed $2 million as a base salary.

While having a conversation with the media, Ferreira praised Ngannou for his agreement, “My respect for him has only grown because of him seeking better opportunities for not only him as an athlete. Not only for gaining space in the boxing scene as well, which we know is hard for MMA fighters to do — although he didn’t have a good performance in his last fight [vs. Anthony Joshua] — but it was enormous of him to say that his opponent should be valued as well. It was very nice of him.”

Both the fighters are looking at a massive payday as they are going to fight each other but the question still exists: Do PFL pay more or the UFC? Let us have a look at what’s the official payout of the former heavyweight champ when he was in the UFC.

PFL vs UFC: who is paying Ngannou more?

From sandmines to the zenith of combat sports, Francis Ngannou‘s story is nothing less than a Hollywood story. Francis Ngannou began his UFC journey in 2015 as a relatively unknown fighter. However, his exceptional talent quickly caught the attention of Dana White, who recognized his potential to become one of the greatest heavyweight fighters of all time. Despite his impressive career and numerous victories, Ngannou’s total earnings within the UFC amounted to $3,779,500.

This figure pales in comparison to the substantial $30 million he earned from his boxing ventures against Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua. As Ngannou contemplated leaving the UFC, Dana White offered him a lucrative contract that would have made him the highest-paid fighter in the promotion’s history. However, Ngannou prioritized flexibility and the freedom to pursue other opportunities over the security of a long-term UFC contract.

As it turns out, Francis Ngannou will make approximately $7 million more than his total UFC earnings. This significant discrepancy has sparked much discussion and debate. What are your thoughts on this development? Share your opinions in the comments below.