The recent contract dispute between Francis Ngannou and the UFC is well-documented, but the heavyweight champion has a few thoughts on how bridges between fighter and promotion may be repaired.
It’s clear at this point that the ‘Predator’ is unhappy with his current contract, which may be completed depending on the outcome of his title unifier against Ciryl Gane at UFC 270 next weekend. Should Ngannou win, the champion’s clause kicks in and his deal extends for either one year or three more fights. Should he lose, the ‘Predator’ becomes a restricted free agent able to field offers from other promotions following a 90-day negotiating period with the UFC (and subject to a year long matching period).