Francis Ngannou’s future with the UFC remains hanging in the balance. After a successful maiden title defense at UFC 270, there still isn’t any word on whether or not he will re-sign with the organization. “The Predator,” however, will take at least nine months off after he undergoes knee surgery in March.
Ngannou’s contract situation has been a hot topic of discussion within the combat sports and prizefighting circles, and there have been differing opinions. Boxing promoter Eddie Hearn, for one, believes the two parties will eventually sort things out.
“Ultimately, now, during that period, the pressure’s on the UFC to go to Francis Ngannou and do a new deal.