UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou has admitted he may have to take a pay cut after rejecting a new deal from the UFC and leaving the promotion.
The hard-hitting UFC star left the UFC earlier this year, leaving behind a contract offer believed to be worth close to $7milion. And he understands he is unlikely to earn the same money from another promotion.
Ngannou has already teased working with the PFL, sharing a photo where a family member was wearing their merchandise, while other promoters across boxing and MMA have been scrambling for his signature. He has held preliminary talks with the likes of Scott Coker, Jake Paul and Eddie Hearn among other top names.
