UFC matchmakers tried to put together a fight between Jon Jones and Francis Ngannou for nearly two years. Ngannou was the heavyweight champion at the time and Jones was looking to return for a championship bout. The fight promotion was unable to reach a deal with Ngannou and left the organization. Jones returned and faced Ciryl Gane at UFC 285 and won the vacant heavyweight title. Ngannou spoke with TMZ Sports about the negotiations to face Jones. “Look, I wanted that fight as well.
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Francis Ngannou on Jon Jones: ‘I wanted that fight’ – MMA Weekly