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MINNEAPOLIS, MN – JUNE 29: Francis Ngannou of Cameroon is interviewed after defeating Junior Dos Santos of Brazil by TKO in their heavyweight bout during the UFC Fight Night event at the Target Center on June 29, 2019 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
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MINNEAPOLIS, MN – JUNE 29: Francis Ngannou of Cameroon is interviewed after defeating Junior Dos Santos of Brazil by TKO in their heavyweight bout during the UFC Fight Night event at the Target Center on June 29, 2019 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou took to social media and fired back at Jon Jones for his verbal jab on Twitter. ‘Bones’ has been vying for a fight against the undisputed champion and thus far hasn’t been able to secure a match-up.
Jon Jones is unable to strike a deal with the UFC, however, he undoubtedly wants a piece of Ngannou. Not many fighters are actively looking to step into the cage with ‘The Predator’, but Jon Jones isn’t backing down.
Remember you’re not a champ until you defend that title @francis_ngannou be careful what you wish for
— BONY (@JonnyBones) June 12, 2021
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Ngannou isn’t one to shy away from a verbal tussle either and he clapped back at the consensus GOAT. Francis Ngannou doesn’t seem to like the fact that Jon Jones is choosing to sit on the sidelines through 2021. The French-Cameroonian fighter would definitely like to secure a payday by Jon Jones at the earlies.
Rumor says you don't want to fight until next year. Don't be scared Jonny boy, it's just a fight. https://t.co/AVwxWngV33
— Francis Ngannou (@francis_ngannou) June 12, 2021
Ngannou vs Jones is a blockbuster fight that has the entire MMA community pining to receive the news of its booking. As it stands, however, Jon Jones and the UFC just can’t seem to see eye to eye and the fight is being delayed. Derrick Lewis is expected to face Ngannou next in what is expected to be a banger in its own right.
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Will Jon Jones ever secure the bout against Francis Ngannou?
Many fight fans would consider it an absolute travesty if Jones vs Ngannou doesn’t get put together. Both men are in their competitive primes and the bout is compelling from a stylistic perspective. Jon Jones recently took a step in the right direction with regards to putting together the fight against Ngannou.
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INGLEWOOD, CA – DECEMBER 29: Jon Jones looks on during a Light Heavyweight titlebout against Alexander Gustafsson of Sweden during the UFC 232 event inside The Forum on December 29, 2018 in Inglewood, California. Jones defeated Gustafsson by KO. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)
Jones parted ways with Abe and Malki Kawa out of First Round Management and has joined aboard with Richard Schaefer. Schaefer is a pro boxing promoter who was involved in bringing Golden Boy Promotions to the forefront.
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— BONY (@JonnyBones) May 26, 2021
Additionally, Schaefer has a good relationship with UFC President Dana White and the UFC brass and he’ll likely be able to put a deal together. Jones vs Ngannou is the fight that fans want and it’s up to the power that is to ensure that it comes together.
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