The Saudis want to make Jon Jones vs. Francis Ngannou.

Both fighters are coming off big wins. Jones defended his UFC Heavyweight Title after stopping Stipe Miocic at UFC 309. Meanwhile, Ngannou stopped Renan Ferreira on his PFL debut to become the heavyweight champion. The question has turned to their next steps. Jones has been linked with a fight against the UFC Heavyweight Interim Champion Tom Aspinall. Dana White said that the winner of Jones vs. Miocic would face Aspinall next.

Jones has had a mixed response. He has said he will fight anybody if given a significant amount of money. However, he has also said he does not need Aspinall for his legacy. As for Nagnnou, he recently called out Jones. Alternatively, Ngannou may pursue a boxing fight with Deontay Wilder.

There would have to be major concessions for a Jones vs. Ngannou fight. White ruled out working with Ngannou following his UFC departure. He also dismissed a co-promotion with the PFL. However, the introduction of the Saudis could change that. They have allowed the PFL and UFC to hold events in the Kingdom, showing they are willing to collaborate with anybody. And given the huge amount of money that could be generated, Jones vs. Ngannou may become a reality. 

“[We] have on the table two options for Francis [Ngannou]. One in MMA and one in boxing I want to discuss with [him]. The MMA, you know, all the time. My answer is, we want to do the biggest things… We need to send Dana White to the moon,” The Saudis said

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