By: Nikhil Chauhan Image credit: UFC and Twitter
Francis Ngannou is no longer part of the UFC. Dana White confirmed the same in the post-fight press conference following UFC Vegas 67.
It's common knowledge that Ngannou wanted to have the freedom to compete outside of the UFC in his contract, however, it was denied by the UFC.
Along with this, Ngannou raised the freedom to have in-ring sponsorship, health insurance, and advocate, all of which were not met by the UFC.
Now UFC Champion Aljamain Sterling has hit back at Dana White, exposing him for the hypocristy shown in the treatment of Francis Ngannou.
In a sharp reminder to Dana White, Sterling recalled how UFC promoted Conor McGregor in his boxing bout against Floyd Mayweather.
"I mean, Conor did it, why can't Francis do it? I don't know what the strategy really is." Sterling said about the entire situation between Ngannou and the UFC.
Only time will tell what lies ahead for Francis Ngannou as he looks to make a name for himself outside of the UFC Octagon.
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