It's fair to say Twitter is divided on Francis Ngannou and his latest move.

On Tuesday, it was revealed that the former UFC heavyweight champion had signed a blockbuster deal with PFL. He will not only get paid an extremely lucrative figure when he makes his debut in 2024, but also receive a number of perks such as being able to box.

The full perks include the following:

  • Ngannou fighting exclusively in MMA for the PFL’s PPV Super Fight division beginning in 2024
  • Ngannou will sit on the PFL’s Global Advisory Board to represent the interest of active fighters
  • Ngannou will be an equity owner and chairman for PFL Africa
  • This is only a 2-3 fight deal
  • A guaranteed “high 7-figure” purse for each fight
  • A split of the event’s net profits
  • A signing bonus or salary to serve as a PFL brand ambassador
  • The right for Ngannou to have his own sponsors in the cage
  • Non-exclusive rights with regard to boxing
  • No champions clause or other extensions
  • A minimum salary that could be as high as $1 million for his opponents

Of course, leading up to the move, many on Twitter criticized Francis Ngannou for departing the UFC and turning down what Dana White claimed to be the most lucrative contract for a UFC heavyweight.

The fact that Bare Knuckle FC and ONE Championship seemingly turned him down didn't help matters or the perception of things either. However, it's now very clear that Ngannou didn't “fumble the bag” and got exactly what he was looking for.

So how is Twitter reacting right now?

There's a mixed reaction as many are praising “The Predator” for standing up for his beliefs and ultimately getting rewarded. Others feel he's ruined his legacy by joining an inferior promotion and was only in it for the money.

Here are some of the best tweets:

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