Jon Jones has sent Francis Ngannou a message after catching word that the reigning UFC heavyweight champion is still holding out for a fight.<\/p>\n
After Ngannou knocked out Stipe Miocic in their rematch at UFC 260 to claim the promotions<\/a> heavyweight strap, it was expected that his first title defense would come against Jones.<\/p>\n After all, Jon Jones had vacated his light heavyweight title in the summer of 2020, this while announcing his intentions of making a run at the UFC’s heavyweight throne. However, negotiations between ‘Bones’ and Dana White for the proposed super-fight with ‘The Predator’ hit an immediate snag and the officials quickly moved away from the matchup.<\/p>\n The brash UFC boss most recently suggested that a rematch with Derrick Lewis was the “right fight to make” for Francis Ngannou’s first title defense, but ‘The Predator’ has a different opinion.<\/p>\n “I want Jon Jones. Oh, definitely,”<\/em> Ngannou said to TMZ Sports. “I don’t care about what the talks say. I would love that fight. I love that fight.\u00a0“I’m impressed (with Jones), I know he’s very skilled, very talented, but we are both men.”<\/em><\/p>\n A rematch between Francis Ngannou and Derrick Lewis has yet to be made official by the UFC, so there is still hope for a potential Jon Jones super-fight.<\/p>\n With that said, ‘Bones<\/a>‘ was quick to issue the following words of warning for ‘The Predator’ after catching word of his recent comments.<\/p>\n Remember you\u2019re not a champ until you defend that title @francis_ngannou<\/a> be careful what you wish for<\/p>\n — BONY (@JonnyBones) June 12, 2021<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n