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 biggest blended martial artists of all time.
Francis Ngannou Talks Jon Jones
In a candid assertion, Francis Ngannou dismissed any additional discussions in regards to the long-rumored bout, stating, “It’s been 4 years that I’ve been singing. I’m confused that folks preserve asking me this query, like, ‘Is it… it’s been 4 years. That’s not my drawback. I don’t care about it anymore. If it occurs, sure. If it doesn’t, f*** it.”
Ngannou’s frustration with the continued 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, lately moved as much as heavyweight and gained the title by defeating Ciryl Gane in March 2023. Nonetheless, regardless of Jones’ simple ability and dominance within the octagon, his profession has been marred by controversies outdoors of it, together with failed drug checks and authorized points. Moreover, ‘Bones’ waited for Ngannou to depart the corporate earlier than transferring 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 lately claimed their inaugural Tremendous Fights Heavyweight Championship.
Whereas the struggle should be one among MMA’s greatest “what if” eventualities, Francis Ngannou is transferring ahead. With new challenges in boxing and the PFL, the previous UFC champion is concentrated on what lies forward, leaving the Jon Jones hype up to now. Saudi Arabia, concerned in boxing, the PFL, and the UFC, is likely to be planning for this struggle. The PFL is prepared, however it’s unlikely the UFC will budge on this.
