VIDEO: Francis Ngannou has left the promotion and is no longer the heavyweight champion of the UFC. He is now free to work with any organization. While still hunting opponents in the octagon, “The Predator” has also attempted to establish himself in the glitzy world of Hollywood. The former UFC fighter had starred in the ninth installment of the wildly popular Fast and Furious franchise- F9: The Fast Saga. Follow the latest UFC News Updates with InsideSport.IN
VIDEO: Francis Ngannou in Fast and Furious
In the film Fast 9, with Vin Diesel and John Cena in the key roles, Francis Ngannou played a soldier. Before this, little to no information was available regarding Francis Ngannou’s role. When the film was released, viewers could see the UFC heavyweight champion. On June 25, 2021, the movie was released.
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Wrapped up for the Fast and Furious 9. What a wonderful experience with all those amazing people. I had a lot of fun out here with you guys thank you for everything @justinlin #annasawai @JordanaBrewster …#ff9 #may2020 #FrancisNgannou pic.twitter.com/84ICvrGbPJ
— Francis Ngannou (@francis_ngannou) September 26, 2019
The Predator has so far appeared in two Hollywood productions. Ngannou made his acting debut in the Fast & Furious 9 film in 2021. He made his big-screen comeback a year later when he starred as himself in the comedy Jackass Forever.
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Why did Francis Ngannou leave UFC?
The offer that would have made Ngannou the highest-paid heavyweight in UFC history was formally denied, according to president Dana White. Therefore, why “The Predator” departed the UFC is undoubtedly a concern for fans. Ngannou, meanwhile, revealed his reasons for leaving the business. The former UFC fighter recently admitted in an interview with Ariel Helwani for MMA hour that freedom, not financial gain, is what he wants from a deal.
Francis Ngannou explains part of his issue with the UFC contracts pic.twitter.com/MBfr0R3HV0
— Bloody Elbow (@BloodyElbow) January 16, 2023
Regarding the deal, he added, “The terms of the contract, everything that they put into it, hold you in captivity like you can do nothing right. It is a one-sided pact. Nevertheless, you remain empty-handed. While doing this and risking your health, you don’t even have health insurance.”
