While the UFC has been typically known to have highly restrictive contracts for title holders, Francis Ngannou became the first in this era to walk away as the champion.
After not being happy with the UFC’s offers, the popular knockout artist will now test the open market with multiple lucrative opportunities likely available to him. Unsurprisingly, Dana White has already tried to change the narrative by claiming that Ngannou just doesn’t want to fight high level fighters anymore.
“I think Francis is at a place right now, where he doesn’t want to take a risk,” White said.