Will Jon Jones Fight Ngannou: The Most Anticipated MMA Showdown
The MMA world is abuzz with excitement over the potential clash between two heavyweight powerhouses, Jon Jones and Francis Ngannou. Fans eagerly await an answer to the burning question: Will Jon Jones step into the octagon to face Ngannou, or will this dream matchup suffer the same fate as the ill-fated Khabib vs. Tony Ferguson fight?
Before Ngannou rose to dominance in the UFC heavyweight division, Jon Jones was on a hiatus, taking a break from the sport for nearly 2.5 years. In Jones’s absence, Ngannou’s star was on the rise, capturing the attention of fans and pundits alike. However, when Jones eventually made his return to the UFC, Ngannou had already left to join the Professional Fighters League (PFL).
Since then, much has transpired, with even UFC President Dana White suggesting that Ngannou is not keen on competing at the highest level. Ngannou’s detour into the world of boxing, where he fought the renowned Tyson Fury, further fueled speculation about the likelihood of a Jones-Ngannou showdown. Ngannou himself attributed the fight’s failure to materialize to the UFC, claiming, “I think we both were asking for it. My reason [it didn’t happen] is the UFC. The UFC’s responsible for this fight [not happening].”
Now, with Ngannou scheduled to box Anthony Joshua in March 2024, it seems his focus has shifted towards the sweet science. However, Ngannou has made it clear that he is not done with MMA yet and intends to return to the octagon in the future. The question remains: Will that return involve a clash with Jon Jones? The challenge lies in the fact that the UFC and PFL are separate entities, making it highly unlikely for them to come together and arrange a mega-fight between these two superstars.
Ngannou himself expressed his desire for the fight, stating, “I think that fight should happen, and I’ve been [asking] for this fight. I think I can go back to the PFL and talk about this and make this fight happen.” As fans, we can only hope that the powers that be can find a way to make this dream matchup a reality.
The anticipation surrounding a potential clash between Jon Jones and Francis Ngannou is reaching fever pitch. MMA enthusiasts eagerly await confirmation of whether Jones will step up to face Ngannou or if this battle will be consigned to the realm of missed opportunities. As we await further developments, fans can only dream of witnessing this extraordinary showdown between two masters of the sport.