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Traditionally, the fighters who have sold the best have been white. Lesnar, Rousey, Conor, GSP. Jones sells pretty well, but because he's a polarizing figure. Ngannou will have a tough road because he's a nice guy, he has a strong accent, and he's not white. None of this is race bating or anything, it's just a fact at which fighters sell fights.
What he does have going for him is that "it" factor of looking the part of a monster. The ability to OHKO anyone in the world violently while looking terrifying gives him that Rampage Jackson appeal. He doesn't have the charisma of Rampage, but that could develop over time (as well as his English). If he wins the title and breaks the consecutive title streak, I think he could become the main attraction in the UFC (if they invest the time and resources into pushing him).
What he does have going for him is that "it" factor of looking the part of a monster. The ability to OHKO anyone in the world violently while looking terrifying gives him that Rampage Jackson appeal. He doesn't have the charisma of Rampage, but that could develop over time (as well as his English). If he wins the title and breaks the consecutive title streak, I think he could become the main attraction in the UFC (if they invest the time and resources into pushing him).