Francis Ngannou becomes a competitor to Poatan and projects a duel with Jon Jones in the UFC: 'The greatest fight of all time'

Francis Ngannou, Jon Jones e Alex Poatán are featured in the UFC. Photo: SUPER FIGHTS Montage

Alex Poatán has just gained a strong competitor in the race for a super fight against Jon JonesAfter the Brazilian challenged 'Bones' and the former champion signaled positively for the duel, it was time for... Francis Ngannou to get involved and mention the American.

In an interview with 'TMZ', Francis Ngannou He stated that no fight in MMA would have the same magnitude as a confrontation against Jon JonesThe Cameroonian believes that the duel between the two would represent the greatest event in the history of the sport, without diminishing other fights or athletes.

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"The greatest fight of all time can only happen between Jon Jones e Francis Ngannou"That's all I can say about it. No disrespect intended towards other fights or fighters. I respect all fights and all athletes, regardless of whether they're on the main card or the preliminary card, wherever they are. Great fights happen everywhere. I became world champion at the APEX, without an audience, so I respect the fights and the fighters. It's not about the place, but if you want to talk about the greatest of all, then this is the one that makes everything great," he said. Francis Ngannou.

Despite the Cameroonian having put his name forward for a duel against Jon JonesThe American seems more inclined to face Alex PoatánHowever, "Bones" still needs to convince the UFC about his return to the octagon.