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Daniel Cormier stated that the Jon Jones-Francis Ngannou faceoff is significant, but also expressed disappointment

The recent PFL event featuring Jon Jones and Francis Ngannou, two of the top heavyweights in the world, was a major tease for fans eagerly awaiting a potential fight between the two. Unfortunately, Ngannou’s move from UFC to PFL likely means that a cross-promotional bout is out of the question. Despite this, the staredown between the two was telling, with Daniel Cormier noting that Jones … Continue reading Daniel Cormier stated that the Jon Jones-Francis Ngannou faceoff is significant, but also expressed disappointment

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Andre Ward opines that Tyson Fury should face Jon Jones and Francis Ngannou, but acknowledges it as unlikely at the moment

Legendary boxer and current sports analyst Andre Ward expressed his eagerness to see Tyson Fury fight UFC champions Jon Jones and Francis Ngannou. Ngannou, who recently signed with PFL, is expected to take on a boxing match before his promotional debut in 2024, with Fury as a potential opponent. On the other hand, Dana White offered Fury a respectful challenge for an octagon match with … Continue reading Andre Ward opines that Tyson Fury should face Jon Jones and Francis Ngannou, but acknowledges it as unlikely at the moment

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Jon Jones belittles Francis Ngannou’s muscular physique, claiming that despite his size advantage, he remains the superior fighter

Ahead of PFL 5 in Atlanta on Friday, both Jon Jones and Francis Ngannou knew that their paths would cross and a faceoff was inevitable. Despite the anticipation, Jones remained level-headed and refrained from causing unnecessary drama, given the circumstances of their encounter. While holding onto the UFC title, Jones acknowledged that Ngannou left the promotion in pursuit of other interests and a new contract … Continue reading Jon Jones belittles Francis Ngannou’s muscular physique, claiming that despite his size advantage, he remains the superior fighter

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Witness the confrontation between Jon Jones and Francis Ngannou at PFL, with Ngannou declaring, “You don’t want any trouble!”

The much-anticipated meeting of Jon Jones and Francis Ngannou finally occurred at PFL 5 in Atlanta on Friday night. Though both fighters maintain that the possibility of them fighting each other soon is slim, the heavyweights still faced off, exchanging a few words. During the stare-down, Jones cautioned Ngannou by saying, “you don’t want no smoke”. Both fighters claimed to be the heavyweight king, which … Continue reading Witness the confrontation between Jon Jones and Francis Ngannou at PFL, with Ngannou declaring, “You don’t want any trouble!”

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Francis Ngannou is unsure about Tyson Fury’s actions and addresses Dana White’s suggestion for Jones vs. Fury

Francis Ngannou is finding it difficult to keep up with the changing views of boxing champion Tyson Fury. When asked about Fury’s latest comments at PFL 5, Ngannou expressed confusion and said, “At this point of stage, I’m a little confused… I don’t know if he’s, like, enjoying doing comments or enjoying fighting at this point.” Despite the confusion, Ngannou’s team has been in touch … Continue reading Francis Ngannou is unsure about Tyson Fury’s actions and addresses Dana White’s suggestion for Jones vs. Fury

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Fury alleges that the UFC presented an offer for a mixed fight involving Jon Jones

Tyson Fury has made it clear that a fight with UFC heavyweight champion Jon Jones is still a possibility. The two have engaged in a discussion for the past month over how a hypothetical matchup between the two would go, be it in boxing, MMA, or a hybrid rules fight. UFC President Dana White has publicly offered to make the fight happen if Fury expresses … Continue reading Fury alleges that the UFC presented an offer for a mixed fight involving Jon Jones

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The UFC Paris card on Sept. 2 will be headlined by Ciryl Gane vs. Serghei Spivac

Ciryl Gane has been given the exciting opportunity to headline the upcoming UFC Paris event, which is only the second of its kind, and he is set to go up against Serghei Spivac in the main event on September 2nd. This announcement was recently made by UFC officials who are extremely excited about the prospects for this event. It’s worth noting that Gane also headlined … Continue reading The UFC Paris card on Sept. 2 will be headlined by Ciryl Gane vs. Serghei Spivac

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Israel Adesanya questions if Jon Jones bout will take place, yet believes there’s more to come

Amidst rumors and tantalizing suggestions about a future fight with Jon Jones, Israel Adesanay stresses that he is okay with leaving the decision in the hands of the fans. As one of the most talked-about and anticipated potential UFC fights, many fans have been clamoring for Adesanay and Jones to settle their beef in the octagon, but the two have never met. Despite the friendly … Continue reading Israel Adesanya questions if Jon Jones bout will take place, yet believes there’s more to come

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Francis Ngannou speaks to Deontay Wilder; weighs in on Tyson Fury offer by Dana White

The appearance of Deontay Wilder at a PFL event was a surprise to Francis Ngannou, but the MMA fighter was pleased that the former boxing champion showed up. At PFL 4, which took place last Thursday, Wilder made an offer to Ngannou regarding a two-fight exchange. Confirming that he had already discussed the possibility of the fight with the “Brown Bomber” earlier this year, Ngannou … Continue reading Francis Ngannou speaks to Deontay Wilder; weighs in on Tyson Fury offer by Dana White

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Israel Adesanya minimizes feud with Jon Jones, stating “authentic acknowledges genuine”

The long-standing feud between Israel Adesanya and Jon Jones may finally be coming to an end. The two MMA fighters have been exchanging barbs for years, with the prospect of a superfight constantly in the background. Adesanya has been a force to reckon with in the 185-pound division, apart from his loss to Alex Pereira which he avenged immediately. Jones, on the other hand, is … Continue reading Israel Adesanya minimizes feud with Jon Jones, stating “authentic acknowledges genuine”

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MMA champion Jon Jones expresses interest in boxing heavyweight champ Tyson Fury and urges Dana White to facilitate the match

Tyson Fury has been the topic of conversation in combat sports lately, with talks of potential matchups against UFC fighters. While the heavyweight boxing champ may not be interested in the octagon, Jon Jones is more than willing to meet him in the squared circle. Jones expressed his desire to fight Fury and even offered to give him a massive advantage by boxing him. Jones … Continue reading MMA champion Jon Jones expresses interest in boxing heavyweight champ Tyson Fury and urges Dana White to facilitate the match

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Colby Covington cannot endorse Jon Jones as the supreme of all-time, as he wants a more polished sportsman

According to Colby Covington, Jon Jones will never receive his vote of approval in the all-time great debate. The two wrestlers were previously roommates at Iowa Central Community College, where they were striving to be the best. However, their relationship soured when they chose different paths and found success in mixed martial arts, particularly in the UFC. Though Jones is renowned for his accomplishments in … Continue reading Colby Covington cannot endorse Jon Jones as the supreme of all-time, as he wants a more polished sportsman

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