‘Have to See’: UFC Champ Jon Jones Sets Eyes on ‘One Important Match’ in Dana White’ Rival Promotion

But Jackson vs Jean isn’t the only PFL fight Jones is interested in.

Jones plays up Francis Ngannou super fight

Failing to lock horns in the Octagon during their respective tenures, in the last number of years, Jones and Batie native, Ngannou, have once more been tied to a super fight in the near future.

Reportedly open to a potential comeback to the UFC in the near future, according to his coach, Ngannou’s apparent interest in a second Octagon debut has been noted by the controversial Jones.

“I’m hearing Francis Ngannou is still interested, now we’re talking,” Jones posted on X.

“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,” Jones asserted.

Following those comments, PFL leader Donn Davis noted his similar interest in booking a fight between the duo, even going as far as to offer the UFC an interesting challenge in the process.

“PROPOSAL…WINNER TAKE ALL. MMA best heavyweight of all time. Francis Ngannou vs. Jon Jones,” Davis posted on his official X account. “Francis wins…PFL and Francis split 100% of the event profits. Jon wins…UFC and Jon split 100% of the event profits.”

Notably, when Ngannou was still active in the UFC as its heavyweight champion, both he and White had been quite eager to match up ‘The Predator’ vs ‘Bones’.

But Jones would claim to need more time to fight Ngannou during those years and would eventually make his heavyweight debut at UFC 285 in March 2023, just two months after the Cameroonian fighter would leave the UFC, owing to troubles with contract negotiations.