Revealing plans to focus on a possible grudge battle between Jon Jones and Francis Ngannou within the new yr, Saudi adviser, Turki Alalshikh has claimed UFC CEO, Dana White must be “sent to the moon” for seemingly avoiding any kind of matchup between the duo.
Jones, a former undisputed gentle heavyweight champion twice below the banner of the promotion, returned to motion at UFC 309 final month, efficiently defending his heavyweight crown in an eventual third spherical knockout win over former two-time finest, Stipe Miocic.
As for former undisputed UFC heavyweight kingpin, Ngannou, the Cameroonian lastly made good on his long-anticipated PFL (Skilled Fighters League) debut again in October — making gentle work of Brazilian foe, Renan Ferreira with a primary spherical floor strikes knockout win within the Center East.
And but to be booked for his return to motion, Ngannou has been linked with an eventual tremendous battle towards present heavyweight titleholder, Jones — and even a 3rd enterprise to skilled boxing.
Turki Alalshikh weighs in on Francis Ngannou, Jon Jones tremendous battle in 2025
In keeping with Alalshikh, talks will likely be held with Batie native, Ngannou within the coming weeks relating to his return to motion — and if the above-mentioned, White actually has little interest in the pairing between him and Jones, he must be “sent to the moon”.
“I have on the table two options for Francis. One in MMA and one in boxing, I want to discuss with him,” Turki Alalshikh informed Ariel Helwani. “In MMA, you understand, on a regular basis my reply is on a regular basis we wish to do the most important (fights). (Sure it’s Jon Jones), we have to ship Dana White to the moon.
