Francis Ngannou EXPOSES UFC Fighter Contracts 

@Christopher McMillan yea and with the contract dispute its relatively minor compared to past disputes.

@Christopher McMillan I think he's referring to the champ fighting out his contract. That is the big moment. Not being on this podcast lol

@@Daddytronics is Irrelevant, he will re-signor likely end up worse off. Chances of him ever getting a Fury fight are slim, Fury is a wind-up merchant, he knows what he's doing, and his focus is on the undisputed if anything.

@@jamesanthony4946 if u say so

@@Daddytronics a champion running down his contract to get a fight in another sport possibly with another promotion is definitely a first for the UFC and it's a landmark moment in how the UFC views its fighters.

you sound scared lol

@@secretaryofstate1 interesting you think praising someone is the same as scared

@SamuraiJack91 👍🏿 Right

@James Alexander Coaches? Which ones? Since when did one man become coaches?

@@staffordbryer8208 3rd or 2nd. French and English right?

He reminds me of George forman well spoken strong and powerful

Francis speaks better English than Harry Kane he’s come so far

@@Amzyy Cmon man can’t go nowhere without kane slander lmao

@@hhhhhhhh4107 get a good time xx get

He learned English during his career in the UFC, he is a fast learner same as he learned wrestling techniques quickly

Was just thinking that, 5 -6 years ago he could barely speak english, now he's the most articulate fighter to admonish ufc fighter exploitation than anyone else on the roster!

He's done a great job but its not insane. People can get that done in 2 years. He understands that having good English skill is going to help his popularity in the long run.

@@RazorRedPresa still impressive

@@letsRumble814 he didn’t even say his first words as a child until he was 19 years old, he’s really come on leaps and bounds

@@benedicthampus4964 what?

Completely agree, hope he gets that payday from Fury

That’s now how ruthless businessmen think. I want Francis to get paid but I can’t see Francis leaving the UFC. They’ll either ok then boxing match and take half, or put him on the shelf for a year. Those contracts they have the fighters sign basically keep them in chains. One side is going eventually compromise, no side is going “win”.

@@user-br3fk8dx8o they are illegal, that’s why there’s a current class action lawsuit against the ufc for their abhorrent labour practices

@@shaun5047 If that's the case and I were Ngannou, I would just do another boxing match or two after the Fury one. That'll be enough to set him for life. If the UFC still don't want him back and he wants to fight MMA, then there are other promotions out there. Maybe Jon Jones will be free by then and they can fight under a different company.

@@druid2538 it’s a tricky subject because the UFC doesn’t even want Francis to box, they want him to fight for the UFC. From the UFC’s standpoint letting guys box is bad for business. It just points out how bad they pay their guys that everyone would rather go box for a payday. Even if they let Francis do this one match, I can’t see them letting him do it again. Maybe maybe if Francis got crushed but they’d still make him honor his one mma fight before releasing him. It’s a interesting subject. Morally the UFC is wrong, but business wise they’re not doing anything that doesn’t happen all the time in business

The fighters don't make the big bucks without the promotion, can look at it both ways.

@@JohnJames19517 Social media has changed the game. Double edge sword for promotion cuz it’s the vast majority of their game now, but it’s also the fighter’s ticket out. Won’t work for the up-in-comers, but Tyson & Francis could def fight each other today on their own promotion.

@@JohnJames19517 not true

@@JohnJames19517 ., Err, what are they promoting? The product, the fighters! Therefore the product should get equal, if not the "lions" share. Fighters are leaving a measure of their lives in that cage, sometimes ending their careers with lasting injuries. However an organization is merely a "bldg, desk n phone!" (no injuries). There's a difference!

Absolutely they could both sell out an arena! but Francis wouldn't have the followers without the UFC promoting him and Tyson fury wouldn't have the followers without his promoters and sponsorships. True Geordie wouldn't have 2 million subs if it weren't for youtube, I understand that talent outgrows the contract/platform and it creates a friction, but at the end of the day Francis wouldn't be a famous fighter if it wasn't for a promotions taking him on (UFC), simple.

Francis has talked about this before, that he has gotten through exceedingly difficult times in his life and everything going on now is just a bonus. Pretty incredible to think about how much he has overcome to get to where he is, and how much confidence that would give you knowing you had come through all that. Truly an amazing person.

Check Luke Thomas's video on the psychology of unions vs non-union approaches to contracts in the UFC and it all makes sense why Dana and the UFC treats him the way they do.

@Logically Irrational its a bit off topic. it’s impossible to be „logically irrational“. It’s catchy, but rubbish. On the other hand, irrational logic is wide spread. I think you mean „irrational by design“ or „purposely irrational“ or „willfully irrational“.

Beast in the ring, talks like a saint.

@Mr Research TV wait who’s the ring announcer speaking out against Francis?

@Mr Research TV again who exactly are you talking about? What ring announcer are you talking about

@Mr Research TV I like chaels videos but even his fans will tell you you can’t really take his videos serious when it comes to the ufc. He’s cool on most subjects but when it comes to the UFC he always sides with them

@Craig G Tyson did him a huge solid bringing him out after his win. Huge huge favor. Tyson can box anyone, he doesn’t need Francis. I think he saw how messed up the UFC treats their heavyweight champ and wants to help Francis get a huge payday.

@@shaun5047 I think that was it. Tyson Fury has a big heart and decided to help him I think

Funny you say he is indomitable. Are you Cameroonian? All Cameroonian athletes are known as the Indomitable Lions

My sentiments too Galbreath. I'm also older than Francis, but I'm man enough to say that I admire him and wish I had half of his determination to succeed.

yep, that's Dana's go to every single time.

he didnt ask for something very very small lmao. he asked for a large sum of money

@@JBTmusicc and you were there to witness that yeah?

@@harrylloyd951 it's been disclosed to the media, I don't have to be there to know something. I know about the holocaust doesn't mean I was there to learn about it.

@@JBTmusicc Source: Trust me, bro.

Thats a gem

@Craig G yeah but that what the other side wants you to do, like most artists they never go independent.

McGregor renegotiated his contract a few times - depends on how big you are. Francis isn't a big star. Even when he was next to Tyson Fury in the ring the other day ... most people have no idea who he is.

@Craig G Because you have never been a professional athlete.

@@donzabonanza They will he definitely got exposure in the Fury post fight interview.

Consider this to have dogs fight is illegal but to have humans get bloody and break each other’s jaws while exploiting them is not. You wanna call it modern millions dollars 💵 super slaves entertaining people but being under payed.

@@jombamzee9916 but you won’t see most fighters say this, I’m a semi pro kick-boxer currently in a Brazilian jiujitsu camp I put all of my money that I earn back into different combat sport I don’t fight for money I fight to be free

He has a net worth of 5 million

@@jombamzee9916humans aren’t forced to, dogs have no choice. Fighters can do any job so they aren’t slaves.

@@ziggyjohnston5302 well the most benefited will be the newcomers or not so popular fighters which is great so he is fighting for them also !!!

five rounds of being gettin stipe miocic battering you good god

@@RUARI-mi1yt Nah ... across the Sahara on a bottle of water is harder. But only people like you thinks a regulated fight is harder. Getting beat up is better than dying of thirst and sun exposure.

Hard times create strong men

@@RUARI-mi1yt English please

@@Mikamichae huh?

I thought the same mate. When he first came into the UFC, I remember his English being really poor.

It's the white chicks he banging with his lil Corey

The most impressive thing is that he can understand a geordie!

@@MancHeisenberg listening is easier than writing or speaking

@@VictorHugo._ not with a geordie

Francis is probably done with the ufc. It’s gonna be Jones vs Stipe/Cyril and Jones will win the HW belt

Fury vs Ngannou. It will be a super fight. Ngannou will earn a lot of money but everybody knows he will lose. Now the UFC is defaming him. But when they had stake and McGregor did the same against Mayweather, they promoted it like crazy.

@@ninadsbhatt100 Floyd and Conor are way bigger then Fury and Francis to be honest so I guess they hade no problem promoting that fight. I doubt Fury vs Francis would do over 4 million ppv buys. Could do 1 million ppv buys depending.

@@yungslimzy then that proves the point that UFC just considers profits and doesn't give a f**k about it's fighters. Obviously Ngannou isn't as big as McGregor but he is as big as they get. Moreover with Fury firepower, a lot of PPVs would be sold.

You're absolutely right about that.

because money isn't just an incentive here. we are talking legacy and reputation on the line here. Franscis said it best earlier in this interview. why can't he have both money fights in jones and fury. right now is the best time to fight either fighter. I'd rather see him fight jones first before he potentially loses to a professional boxer in fury. think about it. his odds winning against jones while being able to use his entire skill set is far better than a small subset to almost none of those mma rules against a trained heavyweight legend. it's more than money Franscis is fighting for. and you have to be a fighter yourself to understand this dynamic. thinking from a fans point of view is useless when trying to actually understand a fighter.

@@NateDoggit Floyd has one of the greatest legacies in combat sports history and he has a great quote, "They say 'It's not all about the money'... well, your kids can't eat legacy.” Also it’s a lot easier to have that warrior mentality when your not the one getting your face disfigured up by Jon’s elbows

@@gambit9879 alright. But let's keep in mind this comes from a man who flaunts his 50-0 record more than his money. Imsorry but that's bullshit. Floyd's legacy means more than value paper money can ever hold. Remember, you can go broke tomorrow and no one cares. It's the reputation you leave behind that's going to be remember most especially in a fighting sport that is solely based on the historical feats of predecessors and future innovations of the sport. So if you are ever to be in a position like a Floyd or franscis where money is not the issue, you better bet your top dollar than what the fight for is a legacy. Money is already given. That legacy talk is earned through performance ,not wages. Remember that , always.

You're talking about small man syndrome

He was a bit ignorantly cocky during the first Stipe fight buildup, even after the loss he was talking like “hah! He couldnt finish me” so lets not forget that, also dont give him extra credit for his own organic personality.. he’s just naturally like this, its not like he’s going out of his way restraining himself.. il give credit to people that show control when they are outspoken, not the opposite

If you where his size you would look at the money and say "much better than a normal job, thank you master Dana, I'll sign any contract your holyness wishes."

THUG attitude u have. Nobody RESPECTS a cheap thug. Francis has INTEGRITY!

@@vaderetro264 you can make those assumptions if you please, but as I am the only man who knows what I would actually do .. I’ll have to disagree. Original comment still stands, the man could be the most in your face character out there as he’s the biggest of them all (literally). The fact he is so humble makes him endearing, and a lot more interesting. To me anyway. Again this is all just personal opinion, no one has to agree of course.

Absolutely, stepping outside fighting and using your voice as champion to advocate for the weak and make the world better is what makes a true champion. It's why we call Ali the greatest

The Ali Expansion Act Needs To Be Legislated Into MMA.

Exactly. I think Fury is happy that Francis will get paid what he deserves, so they both can get paid big.

@@Jinsun202 Ngannou doesn't deserve Schiff. How many fights has he had?

@@wc3617 and you are the arbiter of what Ngannou deserves?

@@wc3617 lmao So guys with a ton of fights deserve the big money? 🤣 There’s a bunch of journey men with 40+ fights making peanuts

@@wc3617 you desvere a bag of chips

Bellator and one championship is where the money is at for mma fighters they pay 3-6x more then what the ufc pays, eddie Alvarez made 1 million his first year at one championship, he said he never touched that kinda money in the UFC and didnt make 6 figures until his 4th year. The only problem is that UFC is mainstream. They pay less but bring more opportunity because everyone knows the UFC, if your big in the UFC then comes the sponsorship deals, media deals, you get the celebrity status somewhat. Theres pros and cons to each fight company

And the thing is he is speaking in his non native tongue. Very intelligent guy

Why is it surprising?

@@omarireid1814 surprising because he grew up in such adverse conditions and yet he still shows his natural smartness with these interviews, majority of people in his shoes may never have showed this level of determination

Can and is being whatever he wants, this man is the tools. Raw strength sure, but it's raw intelligence that makes him a great fighter. Couldn't even speak english 5 years ago . . .

@@omarireid1814 because look at the conditions he grew up in, very few people in his situation become as intellectual as he has.

Ufc gave him food and home!!!

@@MrAllen1994 and then treat him worse than other fighters

@@MrAllen1994 Funny....that's what the plantation owners said about their slaves when it became "sharecropping".

@@MrAllen1994 So could anyone else, you stoop!!

Because he signed the contract!

Lol he doesn’t win not only he’s not getting that ufc ppv money and legacy of a top HW champ he’s getting ko by fury for not that much

I would say also boxing is more dangerous since it has taken more lives than MMA.

@@xSalamz true an people will try an say it’s because it’s been around for over a 100 years longer but yearly deaths are higher than MMA I think they’re has only been one death ever in MMA

Got to also remember though that there is only like 5 boxers in the world paid the mega money, like the fury card noone cared aboit anyone but the main event, ufc has stars from all divisions, usman, adesanya, mcgregor, Ngannou, Jones, masvidal, cejudo, Holloway, Diaz, chandler, gathje ect, with people paying interest to the whole of the main card in the UFC on average you get alot more exposure and gives opportunity to many more fighters and on average more fair pay across the card, I think that's a better model for fighters then a boxing elite class where the wealth is hoarded by a few that don't let others in easily with strategically picked fights, but I think ufc fighter could be paid abit more in general

@@ashleymcgimpsey4261all the people you mentioned aren’t stars apart from mcgregor they are just popular to ufc fans the average person on the street has no clue who they are and boxers over here in England who Americans have never heard of and even the average person in England has never heard of have had multi million pay days so Dana white givin them a platform is aload of nonsense I would prefer money over a platform

@@ashleymcgimpsey4261 people like the diaz brothers have been in the game how long and mcgregor came and got a massive pay check? How's that fair, you can scream, mcgregor brought eyes to the sport until your blue in thr face, people like gsp and diaz brothers made the sport what it was, without them dudes and the proper ogs like chuck liddell and bj Penn, mcgregor never becomes a ufc/millionare

Go to the channel mixedmollywhoppery He was deported 6 times Crazy

The man is a true hero and should be looked up to and respected

They don't care about his will. Their attitude is he can honour his contract, or not. The show still goes on regardless. Pretty shitty attitude IMO and the fighters should be treated better, but it's how they run their business.

@@EverthingsApple he honored his contract tho

@@lornegreen6755 It's my understanding that he won't fight out the Championship clause of his contract (which I agree is predatory and unfair), but I could well be wrong on that.

People like Francis and even Jake Paul are making viewers more aware but it will take time and yes hopefully for the fighters this conversation will continue

@@rayeya3138 he's saying he pays per per view to watch fighters fight, and not because Dana is promoting it

Think it’s very naive to think the biggest cut goes to Dana’s pocket. It goes to the company of which I assume you have no idea what their expenses are and what they spend money on. Yes Dana will get a wage but there is a whole team of workers and expenses we never see. It’s a business after all and their first priority is profit for longevity of said business. Just playing devils advocate.

@@Harry_SS that would be their mistake not to structure expenses properly. You should pay at least 50% revenue to the fighters… they currently spend 10-15%… I would be so annoyed getting treated like that when you’re the main attraction

never bought a pay per view but probably bitches about how fighters dont get paid enough lmao

God blessed him

Anyone with a brain can say what Jake Paul is saying.

@@dagotowka9191 why don’t other athletes speak about it then

@@anonymousa591 it's easy to stay quiet and play it safe. Usman is in a similar situation. He wants to box canelo. But he doesn't have the balls to risk everything with the ufc

Having no idea what kind of restaurants your referring to, stars of the ufc are making 100-500k a year. Now that is including fighting 3 times a year at around 80k a fight

@@Refresh636 Dillion Whyte just fought Tyson and made more than half the roster. People fighting Conor, Rousey, Jones aren’t making close to that