After defending the heavyweight belt (up to 120,2 kg) for the first time against Stipe Miocic, Jon Jones He didn't hide from anyone his preference to face the light heavyweight champion (up to 93 kg) Alex Poatán over a belt unification duel against the interim heavyweight champion Tom aspinall.
While many criticized 'Bones' for the decision, there are those who agree with the linear heavyweight champion. Among them, Francis Ngannou, former UFC champion and currently in the PFL.
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“First of all, I think this is a negotiation where we don’t know the details. We all know that the UFC uses this in negotiations, ‘Oh no, he doesn’t want to fight this guy, he’s scared.’ That’s how the machine works. He (Jon Jones) is in a position to choose who he wants. Like he said, Aspinall needs this fight, he doesn't. When you look at it, that's basically true," Ngannou said in an interview with 'TMZ'.
In the opinion of Francis Ngannou, a victory over Tom aspinall would not add much to the legacy of Jon Jones.
“There’s nothing else for him to gain from this fight other than money. For Aspinall, who is someone coming in and trying to pave his place in the division, it would be everything,” he concluded.
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