“That’s the Same Way…”: Former New York Giants Stars Compares “Powerful” Jon Jones to ‘Achilles’ From Hollywood Film ‘Troy’

There are dream fights, and then there’s the mythical clash between Jon Jones and Francis Ngannou. Fans had been waiting for a fight between these two, ever since Jones announced his move to the heavyweight division. However, contractual disputes led to Ngannou’s move from UFC to PFL, leaving the possibility of this highly anticipated clash uncertain.

Recently, in a surprising turn of events Jones appeared at a PFL event. There, he crossed paths with none other than the Predator. The sight of the two facing off sent shockwaves through the MMA community. Further, it might have reignited hopes for a future showdown between these titans of the sport. In the recent episode of DC & RC show, host Ryan Clark had an interesting comparison to make about this.

Ryan Clark compares Jon Jones & Achilles

The former New York Giants star drew an intriguing comparison between the face-off and a scene from the film ‘Troy’. He likened Jones to the fearless warrior Achilles, who fearlessly challenged the mighty Hector. Just like Achilles rode up to the gates and called out Hector, Jones displayed a similar sense of fearlessness as he locked eyes with Ngannou.

“Troy is my favorite movie. When Achilles rolled up to the gate and he was screaming for Hector to come down, there was no fear. (Achilles) rode up by himself to the gates and started screaming his name. I just think that that’s so powerful and that’s the same way Jon Jones looked at Francis Ngannou.”

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Clark’s analogy highlights the immense confidence and self-belief that Jones possesses. Moreover, it is reminiscent of Achilles’ unwavering determination to face the toughest opponent in his world.

Ryan Clark breaks down the Jones-Ngannou face-off

The face-off between ‘Bones’ and the ‘Predator’ was an interesting one. Both fighters had mutual respect for each other, but no one was looking to back down from a fight. Moreover, the current UFC champion grabbed Ngannou’s arms in recognition of his humongous size. According to Clark, there was another reason behind this move.

“When Jon Jones is feeling Francis Ngannou’s arm, he’s actually sizing him up. He’s standing in front of him and he’s thinking to himself, ‘How do I get my win? Because I know I’m gonna get it, but how do I go about doing it?”

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Nevertheless, the excitement generated by the face-off serves as a reminder that this is the fight everyone wants. Comment your thoughts on Jones vs Ngannou below.