Former UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou‘s return to UFC could still be possible, according to Chael Sonnen, who believes negotiations and a potential fight against Jon Jones could still happen.
Former UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou has been negotiating a free agency deal with UFC but was unable to come to terms. Despite that, Chael Sonnen believes a deal could still be reached between the two parties, especially if Ngannou realizes the ins and outs of MMA’s business.
In an interview with MMAJunkie, Sonnen expressed his optimism about Ngannou’s return to the UFC. He mentioned that Ngannou could still fight Jon Jones and that there were still a couple of good matches for him. Sonnen also advised Ngannou to come back to the UFC, as he was losing time and opportunities every day that he wasn’t signed.
Sonnen clarified that when Ngannou is a free agent, he is free to pursue any company, including the UFC, regardless of who says yes or no. He believes everything that is being said and discussed is all part of the negotiation.
In conclusion, Ngannou’s situation with the UFC is still in flux, and despite him walking away from the organization, Sonnen remains hopeful that they will come to some agreement. He hopes that Ngannou will come back to the UFC and fight Jones, which could be the biggest fight in the industry. It remains to be seen if Ngannou will take this advice and return to the UFC.