Francis Ngannou Stripped of UFC Heavyweight Championship, Officially A Free Agent Says UFC President Dana White

By Rami J. Hanna Last updated Jan 14, 2023

ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 22: Francis Ngannou of Cameroon celebrates after his victory over Ciryl Gane of France in their UFC heavyweight championship fight during the UFC 270 event at Honda Center on January 22, 2022 in Anaheim, California. (Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC)

The UFC Heavyweight championship is officially vacant and up for grabs at UFC 285 in March.

UFC President Dana White broke the news following UFC Vegas 67 where he officially announced that Francis Ngannou is no longer the UFC Heavyweight champion, is officially released from his contract and is now a free agent as of today.

So, per Dana White, Francis Ngannou is a free agent. Stripped of the title. Waived exclusive negotiating window, no matching rights clause. Unrestricted free agency for the best MMA heavyweight in the world.
— Marc Raimondi (@marcraimondi) January 15, 2023

Earlier today, it was reported that Jon Jones would fight for the first time in three years against Ciryl Gane at UFC 285, despite the report being denied at first, it is now officially official that at UFC 285, both men will see who is the baddest man on the planet at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada.

https://twitter.com/ufc/status/1614458152619237377?s=20&t=986W2eeK57D71zeCy6mv7g

No comment has been made by the now-former Heavyweight champion Ngannou, but it is heavily rumored that the next destination for him will be in PFL, we will keep you updated as we learn more.

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