For years,
it has been called the biggest fight that never happened.
And now,
Jon Jones
believes it could finally become reality.
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According to recent statements,
the UFC heavyweight champion says he is willing to find a way out of his UFC contract
if it means securing a fight against
Francis Ngannou.
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This isn’t just another MMA fight.
For many fans,
it’s the ultimate heavyweight showdown.
The greatest MMA fighter of all time
against arguably the hardest puncher the sport has ever seen.
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The rivalry has been building for years.
Back in 2021 and 2022,
when Ngannou was still UFC champion,
fans expected a collision course with Jon Jones.
Instead, contract disputes and negotiations collapsed.
Ngannou eventually left the UFC in 2023,
becoming one of the few champions in history
to walk away while holding the belt.
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Since then,
Francis has transformed into a global combat sports superstar.
He shocked the boxing world by dropping: Tyson Fury
during their 2023 fight,
and reportedly earned more money from a few boxing matches
than during his entire UFC career.
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Meanwhile, Jon Jones captured the UFC heavyweight title
and continued building a résumé many consider untouchable.
Jones holds victories over: Daniel Cormier,
Lyoto Machida,
Quinton Jackson,
Mauricio Rua,
Ciryl Gane
and countless former champions.
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The biggest obstacle remains money.
Some analysts believe a Jones vs Ngannou super-fight
could require purses exceeding 50 million dollars combined.
That’s a figure rarely seen in MMA history.
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Online, fans are already debating the outcome.
Some believe Jones’ wrestling and fight IQ
would neutralize Ngannou.
Others argue that Francis only needs one clean punch
to change everything.
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The hype is enormous because both men are now in their late careers.
Every year that passes
makes this dream fight harder to organize.
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For now,
it’s still just talk.
But after years of negotiations, missed opportunities and contract disputes,
the possibility of Jon Jones and Francis Ngannou finally sharing the same cage
feels closer than it has in a very long time.
