Former UFC champ doesn't think a fight between Francis Ngannou and Jones Jones would be close

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Former UFC champ doesn't think a fight between Francis Ngannou and Jones Jones would be close

Former UFC champ doesn't think a fight between Francis Ngannou and Jones Jones would be close

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When former UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou left the fight promotion and was stripped of the title in January 2023, he was deep in negotiations to face Jon Jones. The fight never came about and former middleweight titleholder Dricus Du Plesses doesn't think it would have been close anyway.

"I think that's Jones easy," Du Plessis told Fight Forecast. "I think Jones ... I don't even think that's a fight. "

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What did Dricus Du Plessis say about a possible Francis Ngannou vs. Jon Jones fight?

Du Plessis said he thinks Jon Jones would win that matchup easily. He said he does not even think it would really be a fight, suggesting Jones would have a clear advantage.

Could Francis Ngannou and Jon Jones still fight somewhere other than the UFC?

Yes, it is possible if Jones gets out of his UFC contract and they meet in another organization. The article says Ngannou has encouraged Jones to leave his contract, which could open the door to that matchup.

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Jones retired from fighting in June 2025 months after defeating former two-time titleholder Stipe Miocic at UFC 309. After the UFC Freedom 250 event was announced, Jones came out of retirement hoping to be part of the historic event. When he was denied that opportunity, "Bones" asked to be immediately released from his contract.

Ngannou signed with the PFL after departing ways with the UFC. Part of the deal was allowing Ngannou to accept boxing bouts. He lost to Tyson Furry and Anthony Joshua in his two professional boxing appearances. In March, Ngannou parted ways with the PFL. He is scheduled to face Philipe Lins in a five-round co-main event bout on the Ronda Rousey vs. Gina Carano fight card on May 16 in Inglewood, California.

Ngannou has encouraged Jones to get out of his UFC contract and the two could meet in a different organization.

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