Jon Jones Says MVP Event Was 'Better Than The UFC'

Ngannou Fight Talk Intensifies

The comments came shortly after Ngannou violently knocked out Philipe Lins in the first round and immediately called out Jones.

Jones later admitted publicly that he remains interested in fighting Ngannou, but repeatedly emphasized that his UFC contract remains the biggest obstacle.

The heavyweight showdown has long been viewed by fans as one of the biggest fights never made in MMA history.

Now, with MVP MMA emerging as a serious competitor in combat sports and Jones openly complimenting the company, speculation continues growing about whether Jake Paul and MVP could eventually help facilitate the fight.

Jones Praises Rousey’s Dominant Return

Jones also praised Rousey after her quick victory over Carano in the main event. Ronda Rousey submitted Carano with her trademark armbar just 17 seconds into the opening round in her first MMA appearance in nearly a decade.

“Ronda did absolutely unbelievable,” Jones said. “She did exactly what I thought she would do and won in less than a minute.”

Jones credited Rousey’s elite grappling background for the dominant performance. “Her judo and her jiu-jitsu, I mean she’s put so many years into it. The other girls to this day are still so far behind.”

Pressure Building On UFC

Jones’ latest comments add another layer to his increasingly public frustration with the UFC.

In recent weeks he has:

• Repeatedly discussed trying to leave his UFC contract
• Publicly entertained fighting Ngannou under the MVP banner
• Praised rival promotions openly
• Suggested Jake Paul and MVP could potentially help fund a legal effort to free him from his UFC deal

While UFC CEO Dana White has shown little interest in working with Ngannou again, Jones continues keeping the dream matchup alive publicly.