Regardless of it arguably being the largest combat in MMA historical past, Dana White is not fascinated with reserving a Jon Jones vs. Francis Ngannou matchup anytime quickly.
After leaving the promotion for greener pastures, Ngannou has been within the UFC’s dangerous books and it appears a working relationship between the 2 is unrepairable. Now turning out for the PFL, ‘The Predator’ continued his dominance contained in the cage final outing with a first-round knockout—inciting a proposal from Saudi Arabia’s Turki Alalshikh.
Alalshikh believes he has the assets to make Jon Jones vs. Francis Ngannou occur and is keen to make a big supply to safe the deal.
“I’ve on the desk two choices for Francis,” Alalshikh instructed Ariel Helwani. “One in MMA and one in boxing, I wish to talk about with him.”
“In MMA, you recognize, on a regular basis my reply is on a regular basis we wish to do the largest [events]. [It’s against Jon Jones], we have to ship Dana White to the moon.”
Since Turki Alalshikh’s feedback followers have been eagerly anticipating a response from Dana White. Even with pleasure being excessive, White has proven no intent on making the combat occur.
In accordance with the UFC CEO, if Jon Jones needs to combat once more, will probably be towards Tom Aspinall and no one else.
“[The Jones vs. Ngannou rumors are] completely NOT true,” White mentioned in a response on Instagram. “[It’s] Jon vs. Tom.”
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Jon Jones believes he solidified himself as the very best heavyweight on the planet following his win over Stipe Miocic final outing.
After the classic Jones efficiency, Francis Ngannou reignited his curiosity within the super-fight—operating again a combat that was rumored years prior.
However so long as Tom Aspinall stays the UFC interim heavyweight king, it appears Dana White is fascinated with no different matchup for ‘Bones’.
Try what Turki Alalshikh needed to say concerning Francis Ngannou, Jon Jones, and extra beneath.
