Francis Ngannou made waves across the combat sports world with his latest deal with the PFL. After months of uncertainty and speculations, the former UFC heavyweight champion achieved what he set out to do. Ngannou has landed a deal that offers him a much bigger paycheck and more freedom than his previous UFC contract.
As Ngannou revels in the success of his new deal, an ex-UFC champion has come forward with a surprising new claim. He was in awe of Ngannou achieving a landmark deal in MMA for himself. Further, he made another point that highlighted why it was so important for Ngannou to pursue something bigger than himself outside the UFC.
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LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – MARCH 27: Francis Ngannou of Cameroon prepares to fight Stipe Miocic in their UFC heavyweight championship fight during the UFC 260 event at UFC APEX on March 27, 2021 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC)
Francis Ngannou’s new deal allows him the freedom to compete in boxing before making his PFL debut in 2024. According to reports, the Cameroonian will earn a seven-figure paycheck for his fights. Additionally, his opponents will also get a guaranteed purse of $2 million. However, the situation during his time in the UFC was starkly different, according to Henry Cejudo.
Henry Cejudo makes a startling Francis Ngannou revelation
Former UFC bantamweight champion Henry Cejudo discussed Francis Ngannou and his new UFC deal in a recent video uploaded to his YouTube channel. The 36-year-old was all-in for supporting Ngannou’s accomplishment. The former two-weight champion felt it was the right call to make.
He did not hold it against the Cameroonian that we went looking for financial viability over building his legacy. Cejudo said, “I’ll tell you what, guys. The bag is more important than the actual legacy. You’ve already been a world champion.”
He continued, “You already know what it’s like to be a world champion. You start to understand that it could be a little overrated if the compensation piece isn’t there.”
He further added, “I believe me and Francis Ngannou were getting paid when I was champion too. I believe I was getting paid more than Francis Ngannou at the time when I was champion. This is a heavyweight that we’re talking about. “
What are your thoughts on Cejudo’s revelation? Against this background, how do you see Ngannou’s new deal? Do you think this will bring about a change in the UFC as well?
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