ONE Championship CEO Chatri Sityodtong announced that the promotion will no longer offer a deal to Francis Ngannou due to a lack of alignment on non-financial matters; Ngannou’s response is unknown.
According to recent reports, the ONE Championship won’t be offering a deal to Francis Ngannou. The ONE Championship CEO, Chatri Sityodtong, stated that the promotion is no longer interested in Ngannou’s services. Just a few days before this announcement, Sityodtong teased that he would be offering Ngannou a massive deal. However, that never materialized.
After meeting with Ngannou for almost three hours, Sityodtong explained that ONE Championship had decided to withdraw from the bidding process. Sityodtong also mentioned that he believed Francis was a good guy and a good champion and wished him the best of luck in his future endeavors. However, after careful consideration, ONE Championship decided not to submit their final offer.
Sityodtong went on to say that he and Ngannou were not fully aligned on non-financial matters, and as a result, he did not feel it was a good fit. It is important to note that Sityodtong made it clear that his decision was not personal and that he likes Ngannou.
Currently, it remains unclear where Ngannou will look for his next fight. Regardless of the outcome, this news is a significant development for MMA fans around the world. With Ngannou being one of the biggest names in the sport, it will be interesting to see where he lands and what the future holds for him.