Former
Ultimate Fighting Championship heavyweight king Francis
Ngannou revealed to Joe Rogan what prompted him to sign with
Professional Fighters League.
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“The Predator” parted ways with the UFC back in January after the
two parties failed to come to terms for a new deal. Ngannou, the
reigning heavyweight champion, had a list of demands including
having the liberty to compete in boxing matches while under
contract. The knockout artist will toe the line with lineal
heavyweight boxing ruler Tyson Fury
Oct. 28 in Saudi Arabia under Marquess of Queensberry rules.
Unable to reach a consensus, Ngannou vacated the belt and is now
signed with the PFL under an agreement that has seemingly met his
demands.
In a recent appearance on the Joe Rogan Experience, “The Predator”
explained how and why the PFL’s offer was the most attractive to
him as a free agent.
As per Ngannou, once he was a free agent, PFL CEO Pete Murray met
with him and sent over a proposal soon after.
“A couple of days after, he made a proposal. I mean, I didn’t even
ask for anything but when he make a proposal, I look at the
structure of that proposal… Everything was being taken in [to]
consideration…The way that they structure it, I was already
happy, I’m like, ‘I think this guy is trying to make me
happy.’”
When asked if the PFL contract was more enticing than other offers
received due to the ability to take on boxing bouts, Ngannou
confirmed. The Cameroonian seemed especially happy about the
“independent” nature of the contract and the many perks that came
along with it, including a seat on the PFL’s Global advisory board
alongside former three-time UFC champion Randy
Couture.