Francis Ngannou: The Man Behind the Fights

A Rocky Journey

Francis Ngannou, the former UFC heavyweight champ, left the organization in January 2023 after a contract dispute. He sought better benefits and a chance to box. Now, he's with the PFL, trying his hand in the boxing ring. His debut against Tyson Fury was a shock, but he lost to Anthony Joshua next.

Return to UFC Unlikely

Ngannou wants to return to the UFC, but it's not looking good. UFC CEO Dana White shared stories that paint Ngannou in a different light.

Behind the Scenes Altercations

• First Incident: In White's office, Ngannou grabbed him by the shirt.
• Second Incident: Involved UFC Chief Business Officer Hunter Campbell, where Ngannou pulled him back by the collar.

Demands and Consequences

Before Ngannou's first title shot, he demanded a private plane to Paris after his fight. White laughed it off, but Ngannou was serious. After Miocic won, White said he should have cut Ngannou then.

White's Perspective

White doesn't think highly of Ngannou. He said:

"Ngannou is not the nice guy he pretends to be. He uses the language barrier as an excuse."

With this bad blood, it's unlikely Ngannou will return to the UFC.

Ngannou's Future

Ngannou is now with the PFL and Saudi Arabia. He wants to fight Jon Jones, but White doesn't think that will happen. He knows Ngannou's true character and doesn't believe the PFL will have a good experience with him.