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Daniel Cormier Praises Jon Jones Calling Out Francis Ngannou As ‘Gangster’ Move

Cormier Jon JonesCormier: Hats Off To Jones Despite his rivalry with Jon Jones, former UFC heavyweight champion Daniel Cormier could only praise him for calling out Francis Ngannou. After Ngannou hinted at fighting Jones at heavyweight following UFC Jacksonville last week, the latter was reciprocative to the idea and called for the promotion to send him a […]

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Cormier: Hats Off To Jones

Despite his rivalry with Jon Jones, former UFC heavyweight champion Daniel Cormier could only praise him for calling out Francis Ngannou.

After Ngannou hinted at fighting Jones at heavyweight following UFC Jacksonville last week, the latter was reciprocative to the idea and called for the promotion to send him a deal.

Jones would do the same again on Monday.

Ngannou is arguably the hardest-hitter in the entire sport and undoubtedly one of the scariest fighters to be opposite from.

Regardless, Jones is confident in his abilities and is seemingly open to facing him in a super fight provided he is paid lucratively. UFC president Dana White, however, is skeptical and even alluded to the fact that many fighters talk online but say different things in person.

Many fans in the mixed martial arts world also believe Jones isn’t serious about the callout, even going as far as stating that he’s afraid, especially as he has repeatedly teased a move up to heavyweight throughout the years.

However, Cormier believes Jones is completely serious and could only give him praise for the callout.

“First off, I’m quick to insult Jones. I will insult Jones on any day of the week but I will also give him credit where credit is due,” Cormier told Ariel Helwani on Monday. “And I truly believe that this Francis Ngannou thing is one of the most gangster things in the world. Why would you be afraid of anyone, especially when you have the accomplishments of Jon Jones?

“Why? That’s the thing that I don’t get when people say me or Jon Jones, that we’re afraid of somebody. It’s the most asinine thing in the world. We’re not afraid of anyone. I think that this Jones thing is cool, he’s like, ‘okay, you wanna fight? Let’s do it.’ That’s what any person in the world, a true fighter would do, and I think hats off to Jones.”

What do you think of Cormier’s comments?

UFC Boss Dana White Unsure If Jon Jones & Francis Ngannou Really Want To Fight

UFC president Dana White doesn’t appear to be sold on Jon Jones vs. Francis Ngannou at this time. Jones and Ngannou have gone back-and-forth on social media as of late. While saying that there’s bad blood between the two is a stretch, the c…

UFC president Dana White doesn’t appear to be sold on Jon Jones vs. Francis Ngannou at this time. Jones and Ngannou have gone back-and-forth on social media as of late. While saying that there’s bad blood between the two is a stretch, the competitive nature is alive and well. Jones has expressed his belief that […]

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Dana White Skeptical Of Jon Jones vs. Francis Ngannou Happening

Jones NgannouJones vs. Ngannou At Heavyweight? UFC president Dana White doesn’t seem to think the chances of a Jon Jones vs. Francis Ngannou super fight are high. The pair have been going back-and-forth in recent days leading to Jones asking the UFC to send him a lucrative offer to fight Ngannou in a heavyweight contest. “Who […]

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Jones vs. Ngannou At Heavyweight?

UFC president Dana White doesn’t seem to think the chances of a Jon Jones vs. Francis Ngannou super fight are high.

The pair have been going back-and-forth in recent days leading to Jones asking the UFC to send him a lucrative offer to fight Ngannou in a heavyweight contest.

“Who would you guys consider the quicker and more technical striker Thiago Santos or Francis? If you guys think I wouldn’t take this fight you’re insane. I have absolutely nothing else to prove as a light heavyweight. I’d love that big money fight right around now. Send the deal”

While White didn’t rule the fight out, he isn’t exactly sure both fighters are on the same page about facing each other.

“I mean, anything’s possible,” White said at the UFC Florida post-fight press conference. “I don’t know if those guys really want that fight. You know what I mean?”

“Let me tell you this, and I’m not saying this is the case with these two — you see a lot of talk online and whatever it might be, but actually making fights is a whole other ball game.”

Although White stated it wasn’t the case here, it could be that he’s suggesting Jones is saying something online and saying something completely different in person.

After all, the current light heavyweight champion has been teasing a move up to heavyweight for years.

We’ll just have to wait and see if there are any further developments.

Do you agree with White in being skeptical about these two facing each other?

Jon Jones Open To Francis Ngannou Fight: ‘Send The Deal’

Jones NgannouUFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones is angling for a fight with Francis Ngannou. Jones has been teasing a move up for years and most recently spoke of his desire to have a 220-pound catchweight bout before moving up to heavyweight. The topic came up again on Wednesday night as Jones was watching old foe […]

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UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones is angling for a fight with Francis Ngannou.

Jones has been teasing a move up for years and most recently spoke of his desire to have a 220-pound catchweight bout before moving up to heavyweight.

The topic came up again on Wednesday night as Jones was watching old foe Ovince Saint Preux make his heavyweight debut against Ben Rothwell. While Jones was observing how OSP was faring a division up, Ngannou indirectly laid out a challenge for the 205-pound king.

“How real it seemed to you my friend?!”

Jones would reply soon after.

“Seemed so real Francis, all that power means nothing when your hay makers are too slow. I’m not most my friend”

When a fan replied stating that Jones would never take a fight with Ngannou, he responded once again adding that he has faith in himself.

“No the truth is you would never agree to fight him. I feel like my talents are blessed by God, I have no reason to doubt my chin or abilities.”

As for how he’d beat “The Predator”?

“By just being myself”

Jones then talked up the possibility of a fight with Ngannou again on Thursday stating that he would love the challenge as he would get paid handsomely for it and called for the UFC to send the deal.

“Who would you guys consider the quicker and more technical striker Thiago Santos or Francis? If you guys think I wouldn’t take this fight you’re insane. I have absolutely nothing else to prove as a light heavyweight. I’d love that big money fight right around now. Send the deal”

That was music to Ngannou’s ears.

“If you think you can handle my technique level that’s fine ???? but I agree with you that you don’t have anything to prove in LHW division and that this should be for bags ???????”

Do you think we’ll see a Jones vs. Ngannou fight at heavyweight in the near future?

Jon Jones Says ‘Send the Deal’ for UFC Heavyweight Fight with Francis Ngannou

Jon Jones is apparently ready to make the move up to heavyweight. The UFC light heavyweight champion tweeted “s end the deal,” responding to speculation he would not take a fight …

Jon Jones is apparently ready to make the move up to heavyweight. The UFC light heavyweight champion tweeted “s end the deal,” responding to speculation he would not take a fight …

Jon Jones On Fighting Francis Ngannou: ‘Send The Deal’

UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones isn’t opposed to a heavyweight clash with Francis Ngannou. Jones has ruled the roost of the 205-pound division and many are wondering when “Bones” will test himself at heavyweight. Jones has hi…

UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones isn’t opposed to a heavyweight clash with Francis Ngannou. Jones has ruled the roost of the 205-pound division and many are wondering when “Bones” will test himself at heavyweight. Jones has hinted at a move several times. The main holdup is, Jones wants to ensure that he gets a […]

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