UFC 285: Jon Jones vs Ciryl Gane: For the vacant UFC Heavyweight title, Jon Jones will face Cyril Gane at UFC 285 this Saturday (March 4, 2023) inside T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. Francis Ngannou declined to re-sign with UFC, leaving the position open. In the meantime, Francis Ngannou is demonstrating who the true undisputed heavyweight champion is by using Jon Jones’ comments. The UFC supporters, however, didn’t buy it and mocked Ngannou for leaving UFC and running away from challenging Jones. Follow the latest UFC News: Jones vs Gane Updates with Insidesport.IN
Francis Ngannou and Jon Jones banter ahead of UFC 285
In UFC 285, Jones will face French fighter Gane for the heavyweight title in his highly anticipated return to the octagon. Yet, even though many believed Jones’ UFC comeback would pit him against former champion Ngannou, the latter decided to leave relations with the promotion when contract negotiations came to a standstill.
This week, Jones made fun of Ngannou in a post on social media
I found an interview of Francis talking about he’ll forever be the undisputed champion because no one beat him. Once I saw that, my tone changed. I thought I would tell how I really felt. He did make the right decision, he left before I came back. Smart move!
— BONY (@JonnyBones) February 25, 2023
In a harsh retort to heavyweight competitor Jon Jones, Francis Ngannou asserts that the Cameroonian made a “wise choice” by quitting the UFC. Ngannou took exception at the notion that he is not the undisputed champion and swiftly retaliated with some old Jones remarks. He has yet to reveal his next move in his combat career.
Jonny boy pick a side of the fence 😂 https://t.co/c0TXsl33jD pic.twitter.com/TWPNWvX85H
— Francis Ngannou (@francis_ngannou) February 28, 2023
The American’s former adversary Daniel Cormier, who won two championships after Jones’ title was removed, was mentioned in an old comment from Jones that was attached to his tweet.
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UFC 285: Fans troll Francis Ngannou for Jones’ criticism
UFC fans mocked Ngannou for it after his response to Jones. They criticized him for declining a challenge from Jones and not signing a contract with the promotion. Since Ngannou is no longer associated with the organization, MMA fans said Jon Jones now controls the heavyweight class.
You ran from that challenge don’t get it mixed up now.
Go get that bag but shut up in terms of fighting, that contract was ON YOUR TABLE.— Kolton T (@trillbillylilly) February 28, 2023
Jon was still in the Ufc. You walked away. Not comparable.
— Tom (@TclarkIV) February 28, 2023
Bruh I wish the best for you but this is jones division now that you left hopefully you make the money you want you do deserve it shoveling sand to make money for the family…. As a son of immigrants wish you the best but come back to ufc when they off you that $ jones vs nagnnou
— jorge estrada (@EstradaMma) February 28, 2023
Run Francis runnnnn
— Snyd$ (@ChopChop570) February 28, 2023
Run Francis runnnnn
— Snyd$ (@ChopChop570) February 28, 2023
Is Francis Ngannou scared to fight Jon Jones?
The decision by Francis Ngannou to renounce his heavyweight title and leave the UFC stunned the MMA community. Ngannou came forward to explain his departure on his YouTube channel in response to the many speculations that have been put forth.
Ngannou criticized the remarks made by UFC president Dana White over his departure a video. The Cameroonian explains why he rejected the last contract offer from the promotion in a YouTube video.
The Predator” addressed the claims that he avoided a matchup with Jon Jones, a heavyweight contender making a comeback. He emphasized how much he wanted to fight Jones and how disappointed he was that it never happened. Also, he claimed that he is never afraid to fight Jones.
