Jake Paul demands Dana White approve Francis Ngannou's pay rise, as UFC star refuses 'fight for $500k' again

JAKE PAUL demanded Francis Ngannou's pay raise amid his ongoing feuding with Dana White, UFC chief.

In a series of taunts directed at the MMA mogul, the YouTuber and boxer has highlighted the promotion's pay structure in the past few months.


Jake Paul demands Dana White approve Francis Ngannou's pay rise, as UFC star refuses 'fight for $500k' again
Francis Ngannou and the UFC brass are currently at odds over his contract
Jake Paul demands Dana White approve Francis Ngannou's pay rise, as UFC star refuses 'fight for $500k' again
Recently, UFC chief Dana White told Ngannou that he could leave the promotion when his contract expires
Jake Paul demands Dana White approve Francis Ngannou's pay rise, as UFC star refuses 'fight for $500k' again
Jake Paul also called on the UFC chief to pay their heavyweight champion a raise

Paul also sent another message to Ngannou, after he learned of his latest pay grievances.

He tweeted: "Give Dana what he wants.

"Another great ****d-up company to be part of... I have something coming soon ..."

Ngannou (34 years old) was at odds with UFC brass prior to the new year. White told him publicly that he is free to quit the promotion after his contract expired.

However, the pair have held open-air talks.

However, The Predator does not intend to extend his tenure in MMA's top promotion according to the terms of his current contract.

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ESPN quoted him as saying: "I won't fight for $500,000 or $600,000." I mean, it's over. It's over. It's over.

"I took the fight because I was a fighter and want to prove that I've completed all eight fights. No.

Ngannou, a heavy-handed boxer, has his eyes set on a multimillion-pound payday. He has also publicly flirted about a fight with Tyson Fury, WBC heavyweight champion.

Cameroonian hopes to make a deal with UFC to allow him to box.

He stated that they had been discussing this for more than a year and it seemed like they were okay with it.


Jake Paul demands Dana White approve Francis Ngannou's pay rise, as UFC star refuses 'fight for $500k' again
Francis Ngannou will defend against Ciryl Gane his title at UFC 270 on Saturday, April 27th

"When the UFC is involved it's only going to make it more.

"So yes, if i want to box, I would love the UFC to get involved."

Ngannou will return to action Saturday, defending his title against Ciryl Gane, former teammate and interim champion in a unification fight in the main event at UFC 270.

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