Let's talk about a fighter who's making waves in the combat sports world, and the controversial decisions he's made. Francis Ngannou, a former UFC heavyweight champ, has sparked curiosity with his recent comments about potentially returning to the UFC for a fight against Jon Jones. But here's where it gets controversial... Ngannou's not just talking about it; he's also expressing regret for leaving the UFC in the first place.
With one fight left on his PFL contract, Ngannou's interest in a UFC reunion has many wondering if he's having second thoughts. After all, he relinquished the UFC heavyweight title and signed with PFL, only to book back-to-back boxing matches against Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua.
But UFC veteran Matt Brown isn't buying it. He believes Ngannou's comments are more about his competitive spirit than any actual regrets. "I highly doubt he's having any regrets," Brown said. "He wants to fight the best in the world, and make big sales. It's the competitor in him."
And this is the part most people miss: Ngannou's financial gains from his boxing matches far exceed what he would've made in his entire UFC career. He's made more than Conor McGregor and Jon Jones combined! So, it's hard to believe he's regretting his decision, especially when you consider his legacy as a fighter.
"He's a competitor, and he wants the best fights," Brown explained. "But his options are limited now. He's thinking about fighting Jon Jones, but those fights might not raise his stock as the best heavyweight in MMA history."
As Ngannou approaches his 40th birthday, he's reflecting on his legacy. Brown believes Ngannou is thinking about what could have been in the UFC, but with his $10 million mansion and multi-generational wealth, he's not going to dwell on it. "As a competitor, he thinks about it regularly, but life goes on. He's going to squeeze every drop of juice he can from his career."
Brown believes Ngannou made the right decision to bet on himself and leave the UFC. Even though he lost his boxing matches and had a lackluster PFL fight, Ngannou won in the long run. "My dad used to say, 'Money doesn't buy happiness, but being broke doesn't buy shit. Go make some money and figure it out.' That's Ngannou's situation now. He's got money for generations, and he's thinking about what brings true fulfillment and happiness."
So, what do you think? Is Ngannou regretting his decision to leave the UFC? Or is he just a competitor who wants the biggest fights? Let us know in the comments!
