Ngannou Sparks Super-Fight Interest with Jon Jones Following PFL Transition
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**Ngannou Eyes Super-Fight with Jon Jones Following PFL Move**
Former UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou has expressed a desire for a showdown with UFC heavyweight champion Jon Jones, two years after transitioning to the Professional Fighters League (PFL). With an impressive MMA record of 18-3, which features 13 knockouts, Ngannou's challenge to Jones has ignited significant interest within the combat sports community.
Ngannou, at 38, has largely immersed himself in boxing since departing the UFC but has stepped into the octagon once under the PFL banner since his signing in 2023. This potential clash between two titans gained momentum when Ngannou’s coach hinted at a UFC return — remarks that drew a swift response from Jones.
Jones, 37, known for his decorated career in the UFC, recently indicated a potential retirement and declined a fight with interim UFC heavyweight champion Tom Aspinall. However, the prospect of facing Ngannou, who left the UFC under contentious circumstances with a firm declaration from UFC President Dana White that he would never return, has piqued his interest.
The back-and-forth between the two champions on social media has heightened speculations of a “super-fight.” Ngannou took to social media to say, "You take care of the UFC, I'll take care of the PFL, and we'll finally find out who's the king of the heavyweight."
Jones, responding to the comments and the apparent willingness from Ngannou's camp, stated, "I'm hearing Francis Ngannou is still interested, now we're talking. That's a real super-fight. A clash of champions, not just hype. He held the UFC belt, I've defended mine for over a decade. Two kings from different roads. Not just one legend facing a mouth that's hot right now, but two real legacies colliding."
Adding to the mix, PFL chief Donn Davis proposed a compelling "winner-takes-all" scenario, suggesting that the victorious heavyweight and his promotion should claim all profits from the event. This suggestion has raised stakes and intrigue around a potential bout between the two formidable fighters.
Jon Jones holds an MMA record of 28 wins, one loss, and one no-contest, while Ngannou's record stands at 18 wins and three losses. The anticipation of this potential clash may result in one of the most talked-about fights in recent MMA history.