article-img

Francis Ngannou Says, ‘Fighting Jon Jones Is Bigger Than A UFC Title’

1 years ago By Sports Desk

Francis Ngannou is still holding out hope that a fight with Jon Jones will happen. Ngannou parted ways with the UFC and signed with the PFL earlier this year, putting a major hurdle in a potential fight with Jones. The UFC isn’t too interested in co-promotion, but Ngannou says the PFL would be okay with him facing heavyweight champion Jones in the Octagon.

This time, Jon Jones’ encounter with the police is friendly. “It’s possible, but they have to go to the PFL now,” Ngannou said on a recent episode of The Joe Rogan Experience. “The PFL is ready for that,” Rogan asked Ngannou what would happen if he beat Jones and became UFC champion, which Ngannou realized would be a problem. But the former heavyweight champion says fighting Jones isn’t about the belt for him.

“I don’t know, maybe it will be a special fight – a special belt or something, maybe not like a UFC belt,” Ngannou said. «To be honest, I’m not worried about the title. The title is not what worries me. I’m worried about that fight, that challenge.

“I wouldn’t worry if it were a non-title fight. In my mind, I don’t need a UFC title. That fight is bigger than a title. The fight is bigger than a title. Deep down, I still have a little hope, even though I know it’s going to be difficult. But you never know”. Ngannou makes his boxing debut against Tyson Fury in a 10-round heavyweight bout on October 28 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Jones will make his first title defense against Stipe Miocic at UFC 295 on Nov. 11 at Madison Square Garden in New York.

More Recommendations
Unlock a World of Endless Discoveries: Your Personalized Recommendation Engine
article-image

Among sports in general, a lot of enthusiasts look for dream matchups in the dynamic UFC, which create an aura… Read More

1 years ago Jhon Woug
article-image

UFC is a sport in which it is possible to predict everything and, at the same time, expect the unexpected…. Read More

6 months ago Jhon Woug
article-image

For a long period now, professional wrestling has been characterized as a sport-entertainment hybrid. Over the past few years, however,… Read More

3 weeks ago Jhon Woug
article-image

WWE announced the release of Indian wrestler Shanky. Shanky has become a known figure in the world of professional wrestling,… Read More

1 years ago Sports Desk
article-image

In an industry known for pushing athletes to their limits, wrestler Saki Akai has decided to call it quits. Announcing… Read More

1 years ago Sports Desk
article-image

In an exciting matchup set for UFC 294, fans are eagerly anticipating the clash between Abu Azaitar and Sedriques Dumas…. Read More

1 years ago Sports Desk
Stories Going Viral
Unleashing the Power of Stories
article-image

In an unexpected turn of events leading up to WWE’s headline event, “Bloodline Civil War”, Roman Reigns, the current Universal… Read More

1 years ago Sports Desk
article-image

In the world of professional wrestling, surprises are a dime a dozen. Wrestlers switch promotions, storylines take unexpected turns, and… Read More

1 years ago Jhon Woug
article-image

Mandy Rose is a name etched when one talks about glamor, athleticism, and perseverance. Well, the queen of it all… Read More

6 months ago Jhon Woug
article-image

After causing a significant amount of chaos on this week’s edition of Monday Night RAW, WWE superstar Rhea Ripley has… Read More

1 years ago Sports Desk
article-image

Ronda Rousey is that person for mixed martial arts (MMA). The “Rowdy” Ronda not only blazed a path by being… Read More

6 months ago Jhon Woug
article-image

Floyd Mayweather Jr., universally recognized as one of the most outstanding boxers in history, possesses a professional record that epitomizes… Read More

1 years ago Sports Desk
Join Our Exclusive Newsletter and Stay in the Loop!