Jon Jones: UFC News: The MMA community is once again abuzz with excitement as the newly crowned UFC heavyweight champion, Jon Jones, came face to face with the newest PFL signee and former UFC heavyweight champion, Francis Ngannou, at PFL 5. The encounter sent shockwaves through the MMA world, leaving fans ecstatic over the prospect of a potential showdown between two of the biggest superstars in the heavyweight division. As fans continue to speculate about what it would be if these two titans of the sport would have shared the octagon.
Fans Went Wild As UFC Heavyweight Champ Jon Jones and Francis Ngannou Share Intense Stare-Down at PFL 5
Jon Jones and Francis Ngannou Came Face to Face at PFL 5: Fans into a Frenzy,
In what can only be described as a dream come true for MMA fans, Jon Jones and Francis Ngannou finally came face-to-face at PFL 5. The heavyweight duo, who never had the opportunity to face off inside the Octagon due to a series of contract disputes. However, their cageside encounter at PFL 5 has happened thanks to PFL.
Despite Ngannou’s release from UFC earlier this year, fans’ enthusiasm for a potential showdown between him and Jones has now started after the face-to-face encounter at PFL 5. In fact, the fight fans’ reaction to this long-awaited meeting was nothing short of explosive. Fans took to social media to express their excitement and anticipation, with many declaring that a Jones vs. The Ngannou superfight is what they’ve been waiting for. Here’s how they reacted.
The video footage shows Jon Jones and Francis Ngannou meeting in a moment that was both intense and amicable. Initially, Jones appeared to be taking a close look at Ngannou’s physique, seemingly impressed by his immense size. In turn, Ngannou playfully touched Jones’ stomach, and the two heavyweight fighters clasped hands in a show of mutual admiration.
However, what really caught fans’ attention was the exchange of words between the two fighters. Jones stated, “You know you don’t want no smoke,” to which Ngannou responded, “I give you respect for that but I want that smoke.” Despite the intense competitiveness of their words, the two fighters ultimately shook hands and parted ways, leaving fans to speculate about the potential outcome of a future matchup between these two giants of the UFC heavyweight division.
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