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Jon Jones and Francis Ngannou can’t seem to stay away from each other. Previously, when Jones announced his plan to enter the realm of heavyweight fighters in the UFC, he was set to land against the Cameroonian fighter. However, fate had different plans for the two. When ‘Bones’ finally debuted in the heavyweight category, Ngannou left the promotion and become a free agent.
Months later, after his exit from the UFC, ‘The Predator’ finally had a chance to face off against Jones. However, it happened during the events of PFL 5 at Overtime Elite Arena, Atlanta. Undeniably, as the images of the run-in found their way into social media platforms, the fans’ excitement knew no bounds.
Fans go into a frenzy over Jon Jones running into Francis Ngannou
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ESPN MMA recently shared a couple of pictures that garnered a shipload of attention from the combat sports family. The pictures showed the former UFC heavyweight champion and the current heavyweight champion facing off against each other.
Francis Ngannou and Jon Jones shared a cageside conversation 🍿
(🎥: @bokamotoESPN) pic.twitter.com/8wCCxiQwJp
— ESPN MMA (@espnmma) June 17, 2023
Without a doubt, the fans had their entropy raised exponentially. Fans kept anticipating a fight between Ngannou and ‘Bones’ for almost a decade, only to be disappointed with Ngannou’s exit from the UFC. Nevertheless, the run-in at PFL brought the lost energy back into the world of MMA.
Some fans dragged in Dana White and asked to check on him.
Someone check on Dana pls
— ….. (@dagestanichin) June 17, 2023
One of the excited fans compared the face-off with that between ‘King Kong’ and ‘Godzilla’.
King Kong vs Godzilla
— Scarface (@frankmir17) June 17, 2023
Another fan pointed at Jones’ taking off his cap and reasoned it with his acknowledgment of Ngannou’s prowess.
Took off the hat, he knows who the baddest man on the planet is
— Jimmy Luke (@Joshjoshmma) June 17, 2023
the baddest man on the planet meets the baddest man on the planet
what a moment
— Combat Sports Detailer (@CombatDetailer) June 17, 2023
Many fans simply believed that the money would be great if the two decided to go against each other. After months of online feud, seeing both the fighters face-to-face, shocked many people.
This is the smartest thing JJ has ever done this is gonna mean big money for both guys with or without the ufc
— FuckItNotImportant (@FaiderRade) June 17, 2023
One fan further declared that the fight had to happen at some time.
Jon Jones the Goat and Francis is the rightful champ, this has to happen at some point
— Jay (@gtd212) June 17, 2023
Moreover, some fans seemed disappointed owing to the fact that the fight was never going to happen.
The fight that will never happen unfortunately. Missed opportunity!
— NorthStarCat (@NorthKitten) June 17, 2023
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Closest we'll ever get to them actually fighting
— Murphs56 (@Murphs56) June 17, 2023
Nevertheless, the hype and energy for a fight between the two heavyweights are still anticipated by many fans. Without a doubt, it is one of the match-ups that have the ability to amass the maximum amount of eyes focused on the arena.
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What are your thoughts about the face-off between Jones and Ngannou? Do you think the two will fight against each other in the near future? Let us know in the comments down below.