Jon Jones isn’t ruling out the possibility of a Francis Ngannou return to the UFC.
Ngannou’s departure from the UFC was far from amicable. He signed with PFL after failing to come to terms on a new deal with the UFC, departing as the reigning heavyweight champion. UFC CEO Dana White was recently asked about the possibility of Ngannou coming back, where he simply responded, “Probably not.”
With current UFC heavyweight champion Jones (28-1 MMA, 22-1 UFC) continuously stating a title-unification bout with interim champ Tom Aspinall doesn’t interest him, a potential fight with Ngannou, however, does. But is there a world where White re-signs “The Predator?”
“I think Dana gets things done,” Jones said on the “Full Send Podcast.” “I think business speaks before emotions. If Francis presents himself in a humble way, I think that he could very easily be back in the UFC.”
Despite White and Ngannou’s public rift in the past, Jones insists White wouldn’t pass up on the opportunity if it was presented correctly.
“Absolutely,” Jones said on the possibility of Ngannou returning to the UFC. “Dana White is one of the best sports minds in recent history for a reason, and money talks. Francis brings eyes, and I’m sure Dana will be interested. He can be stubborn. I think I’m an example. People, they grow and mature, and time changes things, and time heals all. There was moments in my career where I felt like Dana absolutely hated me. Now I feel he’s a big advocator for me.”
