“Make Sure HIS STORY Gets Told”: Israel Adesanya Breaks Silence on Friend Francis Ngannou’s UFC Release

The former UFC middleweight champion, Israel Adesanya, weighed in on heavyweight champion and friend, Francis Ngannou‘s situation. Recently, fans and UFC professionals expressed extreme disappointment towards UFC President Dana White after he announced Ngannou’s departure from UFC. They even labeled it as “the death of (Ngannou’s) career”, due to the fallout between the two parties. However, Adesanya reassured his friend that the crowd will never forget his contribution to the game.

And even shared a picture of him along with ‘The Predator’ and former welterweight champion, Kamaru Usman. To remind everyone how formidable they are, as UFC champions.

Israel Adesanya wrote a verse for his friend, Francis Ngannou

Francis Ngannou is no longer a UFC heavyweight champion, after ending his contract with the promotion. So, his friend, Adesanya, took to social media to express his solidarity. ‘The stylebender’ wrote, “History favors the bold, make sure HIS STORY gets told. As for Us…this will age well, because black don’t crack!” to celebrate ‘The Predator’ as one of the most successful fighters in the promotion history.

Also, the UFC community responded to this heartwarming gesture from the former UFC middleweight champion:

• Shane Young “these pictures go hard  Historic, Africa to the world!”
• David Onama “KINGS.”
• Mike Perry “Generals”
• Super Sodiq “That’s a fact”
• Michael Dapaah “Legends”
• Walt Harris “Fire pic even more fire caption!”
• “One of the dopest moments in UFC history! Big win for Africa!”
• “3 kings forever and everrrrrrrr”

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And many notable personalities, including UFC Commentator Jon Anik, concurred that the three UFC fighters, Kamaru Usman, Israel Adesanya, and Ngannou, belong to an elite category.

Sean O’Malley pointed out a relevant observation in this deal

Bantamweight rising star, Sean O’Malley had a contrasting take on this situation. Because he believes that Ngannou‘s exit from the UFC, is a huge mistake on his part. Especially, to leave the stage without fighting his biggest opponent yet, Jon Jones. And assumes the way forward is steep for the former heavyweight champion.

But, all fans saw this coming for a long time. Since, Ngannou never failed to express his discontentment with his contract, even after he became a champion of his division. However, most fans speculate that Ngannou will eventually look toward the PFL promotion for a contract.

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Do you think Ngannou will move on to the PFL?