Jon Jones paid consideration to Francis Ngannou’s return to MMA — and he was impressed.
Ngannou headlined PFL’s Battle of the Giants pay-per-view card on Saturday in Saudi Arabia, dealing with Renan Ferreira. The previous UFC heavyweight champ disposed of Ferreira within the first spherical with completely brutal floor and pound that left his opponent unconscious on the canvas.
Jones went on Twitter and put Ngannou, and his efficiency over.
What a tremendous job Francis did tonight, displayed a whole MMA recreation. Nice kicks, nice takedowns. It feels good to see him shine. Wow congratulations Champ, I see you.
— BONY (@JonnyBones) October 20, 2024
“What a tremendous job Francis did tonight, displayed a whole MMA recreation,” Jones wrote. “Nice kicks, nice takedowns. It feels good to see him shine. Wow congratulations Champ, I see you.”
Ngannou and Jones have been linked to a possible struggle for years earlier than the previous made the choice to go away the UFC and vacate the title. Jones would struggle former interim champ Ciryl Gane for the vacant belt at UFC 285 in March 2023 and picked up a fast submission to win his second divisional title.
“The Predator” competed in MMA for the primary time in practically three years after taking a pair of boxing matches in opposition to Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua, struggling losses in each contests.
Jones will now defend in opposition to Stipe Miocic in the principle occasion of UFC 309 subsequent month at Madison Sq. Backyard.
