“UFC Heavyweight Clash: Jon Jones and Francis Ngannou Engage in Heated Verbal Exchange at PFL Event in Atlanta”
“Merely a month has passed since the groundbreaking announcement of ‘The Predator’ joining forces with the PFL (Professional Fighters League)”
“In January of this year, Francis Ngannou left the UFC after failing to reach a contract agreement with the world’s top MMA organization.” And decided to leave the UFC .
Ultimately, the PFL successfully convinced Ngannou to join their ranks by presenting him with enticing opportunities.
They offered the 36-year-old not only equity and leadership positions within their company but also a seat on the athlete advisory board and the prestigious role of chairman for PFL Africa.
Moreover, the agreement grants Ngannou the freedom to explore boxing matches on his own terms.
Jones had been previously associated with a potential showdown against ‘The Predator’ and took to Twitter to express his dissatisfaction regarding Ngannou’s choice to join PFL. He said -:
“Calling yourself the baddest man on the planet from across the street, who does that? Lol” – Jones tweeted on May 16th.
During tonight’s PFL regular season event in Atlanta, a highly anticipated moment unfolded as Jon Jones and Francis Ngannou coincidentally attended the fight card. Ngannou was present for promotional reasons, while Jones played the role of cornerman for his friend and teammate Maurice Greene. The MMA community’s wish came true as the heavyweight champions crossed paths and engaged in a heated verbal exchange, adding fuel to the already intense rivalry between them.
‘Bones’ of course went on to fight Ciryl Gane for the vacant heavyweight title at UFC 285 and made quick work of the Frenchman – earning a first-round submission victory.
see the footage below:-
In the second video, we can clearly hear Jon Jones assertively telling Francis Ngannou, “You know you don’t want no smoke”. In response, ‘The Predator’ insinuated that it was actually Jones who was reluctant to face the challenge.
The question of whether fans will ever witness a thrilling matchup between Jones and Ngannou remains unanswered. However, tonight’s intense confrontation undoubtedly left fight enthusiasts eager for more, leaving them with a tantalizing taste of what could potentially unfold in the future.
