Former UFC title holder Demetrious Johnson has voiced his support for one-time UFC heavyweight champion-turned-free agent Francis Ngannou.
In an interview with Ariel Helwani of The MMA Hour, Johnson spoke about Ngannou’s decision to become a free agent after failed negotiations with the UFC.
Francis Ngannou departed the UFC back in January of this year
“I think it’s good for Francis [Ngannou],” Johnson said. “There’s money outside the UFC…. Could you imagine if he fought Tyson Fury and made like $40 million. He’s not going to make that in the UFC in one fight.