“͏Day i͏s not ͏o͏pp͏o͏sed t͏o it,”͏ Joe Rogan revealed in a recent discussion about ‘JRE. This news sparked excitement among UFC fans, and hinted at the possibility of a dream match between Jon Jones and Francis Nnou with Dana White seemingly open to the idea and yet what’s stopping this novel ?
Saudis Interested in Superfight
Rogan said the Saudi Arabian government could push to make this conflict happen. Dana White spoke with HE Turki Alalshikh, the most important person behind the wrestling revival. With the development attracting talent all over the world, there is a lot of potential to see Jon Jones and Francis Ngannou in the near future. This is potentially fans and enthusiasts alike eagerly awaiting what could be one of the most exciting matchups in UFC history.
Economic Incentives and Possibilities
In one of his ‘JRE’ presentations, Rogan stressed that the Arab regime offers a huge financial incentive for the future of sport. “Obviously the UFC could be open to that because the Saudis are throwing a lot of money, the ability to cross-promote with [Ngannou] vs. Jon Jones,” Rogan said And they’re blocking that
Ngannou’s Departure and Controversy
It appeared impossible when Ngannou left UFC and had not been scheduled with another fight. Hearsay was made that both Ngannou and the promotion had failed to reach a consensus on the provision of a fresh contract. White accused Ngannou of either being afraid to face better opposition or desiring less challenging opponents for more money. Ngannou was quick to dismiss these assertions, stating that as a free agent he desired independence and something new.
A Rival of Promotions and Boxing Ventures
After his time with UFC, Ngannou signed with rival PFL which did not please Dana white and he described it as a nonsensical decision Ngannou also tried his hand in boxing and faced Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua. Though he was defeated by Fury he was applauded while his match with Joshua was regarded as an upset. Performers have elicited various reactions to this from their fans creating debates on the social platforms.
Fan Reactions and Speculations
A lot of fans feel like they can never envision Dana White being willing to sanction the Ngannou fight with Jones. On the same note, another fan opined that eventually, the fight of such nature would slow down Tom Aspinall’s run to the title thus having to wait longer. Jones has been out of the octagon and with his return another fighter is pushing for a shot as interm heavyweight champion, upcoming to fight Curtis Blaydes at UFC 304. There are also topics such as Alex Pereira jumping to the heavy weight division and the man Jones was supposed to face in the first place, Stipe Miocic.
Getting Ready for UFC 300 and Obstacles
In the process of waiting for the UFC 300, White has come under pressure for not announcing great fights. The fans ridiculed White’s hesitance to make any fight announcements asserting that he would go all lengths to avoid the fight of Ngannou against Jones. Even though White seemed to compete, both fighters have exhibited a lack of willingness to fight each other.
