"The sunset clause. Because we have to understand, the key here is the freedom, it's not the money. You can convert your freedom to money, but the key is the freedom. Being trapped or being held in a contract that you can't out of, and maybe you're not happy - is not fair."
"I think it should be everyone's choice to decide to do whatever they want. Maybe if I have a contract and I want to fight off my contract, it's my right to fight off my contract. That's why there is a contract, and there is a limited number of fights in the contract. I'm not signing my life off."
Francis Ngannou recommends UFC fighters prioritize sunset clauses in their contracts, which allow fighters to leave after a set time period regardless of fight completion. Ngannou emphasizes that freedom matters more than money, as fighters can convert freedom into financial gains. He argues that being trapped in unfavorable contracts without exit options is unjust. Ngannou's own experience demonstrates the sunset clause's value—it enabled his 2023 UFC departure after failed negotiations. His advocacy comes amid renewed contract disputes, including Jon Jones's public release request following his exclusion from the White House card. Ngannou previously sought boxing rights, fighter health insurance, and other contract provisions before joining the PFL.
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