Francis Ngannou had three keys demands when he was negotiating for a new UFC contract: health insurance for fighters, a fighter advocate at board meetings and a new sponsorship deal.
Ultimately, the UFC heavyweight champion ended up leaving the promotion without losing his title after negotiations failed to result in a deal that both sides could agree on, and he is testing free agency. Ngannou broke his silence on the situation on Tuesday night during an appearance on The MMA Hour, where he detailed exactly what he was looking for.
The fighter detailed how he spoke with UFC COO Hunter Campbell and matchmaker Mick Maynard in a phone call, which he felt was also being heard by promotional president Dana White. He was keen to organise a boxing match, which the UFC had no interest in pursuing, as well as looking for universal changes such as health insurance and sponsorships.
