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Francis Ngannou Calls Out Jon Jones: ‘The Right Fight’ – PFL vs. UFC

Francis Ngannou vs. Jon Jones PFL vs UFCPFL heavyweight king Francis Ngannou has called out for a match against the UFC heavyweight champion Jon Jones, in…

Francis Ngannou vs. Jon Jones PFL vs UFC

PFL heavyweight king Francis Ngannou has called out for a match against the UFC heavyweight champion Jon Jones, in a battle of the top of the heavyweight MMA world.

Francis Ngannou vs. Jon Jones

‘The Predator’ Francis Ngannou, of Cameroon, won and defended the UFC heavyweight title before walking away from the organization. To this day, he still carries the lineal UFC heavyweight championship which dates back decades. Since leaving the UFC, he has taken on two blockbuster boxing matches and captured the PFL heavyweight throne with a first-round knockout.

After Ngannou had left the UFC, ‘Bones’ Jon Jones stepped up to heavyweight after an incredible career at light heavyweight to grab the vacant title by first-round submission and later defended it against Stipe Miocic. The UFC heavyweight division currently has an interim champion, Tom Aspinall, who has also defended his title but Jones refuses to book the match. Instead, the US-born Jones is looking to face the light heavyweight champion or retire.

The PFL and lineal UFC champion Francis Ngannou is insisting that he should be next to face Jon Jones, adding even more names to the mix ahead of ‘Bones.’ This would be a battle of titles with the Cameroonian knockout machine carrying UFC lineage and Jones bringing the current heavyweight crown.

On X, Francis Ngannou Tweeted at Jon Jones:

“Blessings make haters uncomfortable, but they can’t change it. There’s only one fight, the right fight that will multiply your blessings. #NgannouVSJones.”

Five-time UFC champion Randy Couture recently said in an interview that it’s time for Jon Jones to step up and face Aspinall or Ngannou. ‘The Natural’ Couture explained:

“Jon Jones—as much as he doesn’t wanna fight Francis—is gonna have trouble avoiding that. Now he says he didn’t wanna fight Tom. I mean, why? You’re supposedly the GOAT. Step up and fight.”

Francis Ngannou PFL
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Francis Ngannou Calls Out Jon Jones: ‘The Right Fight’ – PFL vs. UFC

Francis Ngannou vs. Jon Jones PFL vs UFCPFL heavyweight king Francis Ngannou has called out for a match against the UFC heavyweight champion Jon Jones, in…

Francis Ngannou vs. Jon Jones PFL vs UFC

PFL heavyweight king Francis Ngannou has called out for a match against the UFC heavyweight champion Jon Jones, in a battle of the top of the heavyweight MMA world.

Francis Ngannou vs. Jon Jones

‘The Predator’ Francis Ngannou, of Cameroon, won and defended the UFC heavyweight title before walking away from the organization. To this day, he still carries the lineal UFC heavyweight championship which dates back decades. Since leaving the UFC, he has taken on two blockbuster boxing matches and captured the PFL heavyweight throne with a first-round knockout.

After Ngannou had left the UFC, ‘Bones’ Jon Jones stepped up to heavyweight after an incredible career at light heavyweight to grab the vacant title by first-round submission and later defended it against Stipe Miocic. The UFC heavyweight division currently has an interim champion, Tom Aspinall, who has also defended his title but Jones refuses to book the match. Instead, the US-born Jones is looking to face the light heavyweight champion or retire.

The PFL and lineal UFC champion Francis Ngannou is insisting that he should be next to face Jon Jones, adding even more names to the mix ahead of ‘Bones.’ This would be a battle of titles with the Cameroonian knockout machine carrying UFC lineage and Jones bringing the current heavyweight crown.

On X, Francis Ngannou Tweeted at Jon Jones:

“Blessings make haters uncomfortable, but they can’t change it. There’s only one fight, the right fight that will multiply your blessings. #NgannouVSJones.”

Five-time UFC champion Randy Couture recently said in an interview that it’s time for Jon Jones to step up and face Aspinall or Ngannou. ‘The Natural’ Couture explained:

“Jon Jones—as much as he doesn’t wanna fight Francis—is gonna have trouble avoiding that. Now he says he didn’t wanna fight Tom. I mean, why? You’re supposedly the GOAT. Step up and fight.”

Francis Ngannou PFL
Photo by Tim Wheaton

Dakota Ditcheva Brutalizes Taila Santos, Scores Body Shot KO in Round 2 – PFL World Championship Highlights

Dakota Ditcheva Brutalizes Taila Santos, Scores Body Shot KO in Round 2 - PFL World Championship HighlightsDakota Ditcheva become the first woman to finish former UFC title challenger Taila Santos, becoming the first-ever PFL women’s…

Dakota Ditcheva Brutalizes Taila Santos, Scores Body Shot KO in Round 2 - PFL World Championship Highlights

Dakota Ditcheva become the first woman to finish former UFC title challenger Taila Santos, becoming the first-ever PFL women’s flyweight tournament winner at Friday’s PFL World Championship event in Riyadh.

Ditcheva got things started with some stinging leg kicks, prompting Santos to shoot in for a takedown. Despite her best efforts to muscle Ditcheva down to the mat, she was unable to do so. Santos found some success with her second takedown attempt, but Ditcheva popped right back up, broke the grip, and separated with relative ease.

From there, it was all Ditcheva on the feet, peppering Santos with a variety of strikes, including a few sneaky knees and a slick front kick to the face.

In the waning seconds of the second round, Ditcheva poured it on and caught Santos against the fence with a vicious body shot. Santos folded over from the blow, allowing Ditcheva to land a couple more before the referee stepped in and brought a stop to the action with only seconds left.

Official Result: Dakota Ditcheva def. Taila Santos via TKO (body shots) at 4:41 of Round 2.

Check Out Highlights From Dakota Ditcheva vs. Taila Santos at the PFL World Championship:

Dovletdzhan Yagshimuradov Demolishes Impa Kasanganay in 58 Seconds to Win Light Heavyweight Tournament – PFL World Championship Highlights

Impa Kasanganay vs. Dovletdzhan Yagshimuradov - PFL World ChampionshipDovletdzhan Yagshimuradov made quick work of Impa Kasanganay at the PFL World Championship in Riyadh, finishing the former UFC…

Impa Kasanganay vs. Dovletdzhan Yagshimuradov - PFL World Championship

Dovletdzhan Yagshimuradov made quick work of Impa Kasanganay at the PFL World Championship in Riyadh, finishing the former UFC standout in less than a minute to win the 2024 light heavyweight tournament.

Impa Kasanganay looked to close the distance and exchange early, but it ended up costing him big after Yagshimuradov caught him with a counter-right that staggered the 2023 PFL champion. With Kasanganay compromised, Yagshimuradov let his hands go, lighting up his opponent and making him wilt more and more with each crushing blow.

Before long, Kasanganay hit the canvas and the referee had seen enough, calling for the stoppage less than a minute into the opening round.

Official Result: Dovletdzhan Yagshimuradov def. Impa Kasanganay via TKO (strikes) at 0:58 of Round 1.

Check out highlights from Impa Kasanganay vs. Dovletdzhan Yagshimuradov at the PFL World Championship:

Gadzhi Rabadanov Lands Brutal Third-Round Knockout of Brent Primus – PFL World Championship Highlights

Gadzhi Rabadanov Lands Brutal Third-Round Knockout of Brent Primus - PFL World Championship HighlightsGadzhi Rabadanov put his world-class striking on display and scored an epic third-round knockout against former Bellator titleholder Brent…

Gadzhi Rabadanov Lands Brutal Third-Round Knockout of Brent Primus - PFL World Championship Highlights

Gadzhi Rabadanov put his world-class striking on display and scored an epic third-round knockout against former Bellator titleholder Brent Primus at the PFL World Championship in Riyadh.

Rabadanov got his ground game going right out of the gate, landing an early takedown on Primus and controlling the action on the mat. Primus went submission hunting from the bottom, searching for a guillotine and a gogoplata. Primus was unable to lock in a maneuver, but his offense from the bottom kept Rabadanov from accomplishing anything substantial on top.

Primus did a better job of fending off the takedown in the second, but Rabadanov connected with a right hook that sat Primus down just before the two-minute mark of the round. Rabadanov quickly followed him down to the mat and settled into Primus’ guard. Primus never made it back to his feet, essentially surrendering the round to Rabadanov.

It was more of the same in the third round with Rabadanov blasting Primus with a booming right hand that sent the ex-Bellator champion to the mat. This time, Rabadanov opted to stay on his feet, peppering Primus with leg kicks before letting him back up. Rabadanov clearly has a speed advantage over Primus and lands another heavy blow, this time a left hand.

Primus eats it, but Rabadanov comes right back with a combination that stiffens Primus on his feet. Rabadanov lands another right that sends Primus crashing to the canvas face first. Rabadanov lands one more shot on the ground before referee Keith Peterson can step in and call for the stoppage.

Official Result: Gadzhi Rabadanov def. Brent Primus via KO (strike) at 2:31 of Round 3.

Check out highlights from Brent Primus vs. Gadzhi Rabadanov at the pFL World Championship:

Denis Goltsov Scores Slick Triangle Sumbission Victory Against Oleg Popov – PFL World Championship Highlights

Denis Goltsov Scores Slick Triangle Sumbission Victory Against Oleg Popov - PFL World Championship HighlightsDenis Goltsov finally broke through and became a million-dollar winner with a slick first-round submission victory over Oleg Popov…

Denis Goltsov Scores Slick Triangle Sumbission Victory Against Oleg Popov - PFL World Championship Highlights

Denis Goltsov finally broke through and became a million-dollar winner with a slick first-round submission victory over Oleg Popov to kick off the PFL World Championship main card in Saudi Arabia.

Popov came out pumping his jab early, but it didn’t take long for him to change level and secure a takedown, putting Goltsov on his back within a minute. As Popov looked to get some work done on the mat, Goltsov cinched in a slick triangle choke from the bottom.

Popov did his best to defend the hold, stacking Goltsov against the fence, but by then the maneuver was already locked in. Before long, Popov went unconscious, forcing the referee to step in and call for the stoppage.

Official Result: Denis Goltsov def. Oleg Popov via submission (triangle choke) at 2:55 of Round 1.

Check out highlights from Denis Goltsov vs. Oleg Popov at the PFL World Championship: