Francis Ngannou has had sufficient. The previous UFC heavyweight champion, who left the promotion amid contract disputes in 2022, is placing an finish to the persistent hypothesis surrounding a possible struggle with Jon Jones, one of many best blended martial artists of all time.
Francis Ngannou Talks Jon Jones
In a candid assertion, Francis Ngannou dismissed any additional discussions concerning the long-rumored bout, stating, “It’s been four years that I’ve been singing. I’m confused that people keep asking me this question, like, ‘Is it… it’s been four years. That’s not my problem. I don’t care about it anymore. If it happens, yes. If it doesn’t, f*** it.”
Ngannou’s frustration with the continuing questions on a Jon Jones struggle comes after years of followers and analysts dreaming of the matchup. Jones, who turned the youngest UFC champion at 23 and has since cemented himself as one of many sport’s legends, not too long ago moved as much as heavyweight and gained the title by defeating Ciryl Gane in March 2023. Nevertheless, regardless of Jones’ plain talent and dominance within the octagon, his profession has been marred by controversies outdoors of it, together with failed drug exams and authorized points. Moreover, ‘Bones’ waited for Ngannou to depart the corporate earlier than shifting to heavyweight.
Since strolling away from the UFC, Ngannou has ventured into boxing, the place he confronted Tyson Fury in a aggressive bout, and Anthony Joshua in a blockbuster struggle, plus signed with the PFL, the place he not too long ago claimed their inaugural Tremendous Fights Heavyweight Championship.
Francis Ngannou
Whereas the struggle should be considered one of MMA’s greatest “what if” situations, Francis Ngannou is shifting ahead. With new challenges in boxing and the PFL, the previous UFC champion is targeted on what lies forward, leaving the Jon Jones hype up to now. Saudi Arabia, concerned in boxing, the PFL, and the UFC, is perhaps planning for this struggle. The PFL is keen, however it’s unlikely the UFC will budge on this.
