Francis Ngannou's coach claims the former UFC heavyweight champion is interested in rejoining the promotion. The news piqued the interest of fans and reigning heavyweight champ Jon Jones.

Ngannou vacated the UFC heavyweight title in January 2023, citing issues with the company's restrictive contracts. Ngannou parlayed his reputation into a flexible Professional Fighters League contract, permitting lucrative boxing bouts with heavyweight titans Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua. Eric Nicksick, Ngannou's MMA coach, says boxing Deontay Wilder is Ngannou's top priority, but returning to the UFC is a close second.

"I think this is more about business than it is about ego. At least it is from Francis's side," Nicksick told Home of Fight on Friday. "He just wants to be treated like an independen

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