Dana White Makes a Huge Statement on Jon Jones- Will Not Get Title Shot Before Francis Ngannou
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UFC President Dana White sat down with Caroline Pearce from BT Sport to talk about all things fighting. White went in on all the starfighters in the sport and did a run-down through the future opponents for UFC champions. With a difficult yet successful 2020 campaign behind him, Dana White is already looking into what 2021 holds.
Chiefly, the long-time company boss spoke about former light heavyweight champion Jon Jones and what’s in store for him. Jones relinquished his gold strap back in August and the 205-pound division is being spearheaded by Jan Blachowicz. Moreover, Jones vacating the title was brought upon by a desire to finally make a move up to heavyweight.
Jones has been a light heavyweight staple ever since he was crowned the youngest UFC champion and hasn’t gone up a weight class. Unlike other champions, he’s yet to capture a second divisional belt and claim ‘champ-champ’ status. Although he’s finally looking to amend that, he is yet to be booked in a heavyweight fight.
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Dana White pulls back the curtain on Jon Jones
White revealed that he recently had a meaningful conversation with ‘Bones’ Jones, presumably about the future. Dana explained that Jones was looking to actualize his goal of capturing the coveted UFC heavyweight belt and ascending towards dual-champion status.
“I’m tryna think of how long Jon Jones has been in the UFC now, it’s 10 plus years. Jon Jones and I had the best conversation we’ve ever had about a week ago. He’s ready, he’s ready to come back. His head is in the right place and he and I are in a really good place.”
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White on Jon Jones’ future: “We’re working on it”
Additionally, Dana White also confirmed that top-ranked heavyweight Francis Ngannou wouldn’t be overlooked in favor of granting Jones a match. ‘Bones’ will have to wait his turn, as the division has been on hold for a considerable period.
“He [Jon Jones] doesn’t get to jump over Francis [Ngannou] and fight for a title. I don’t know what we’re gonna do yet or how it’s gonna play out, but we’re working on it. I think he’s excited for this challenge and um, he’s excited to cement his legacy as the greatest to ever do it.”
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‘Bones’ Jones has several fights that are extremely appealing from a match-makers perspective. Be it power striker Derrick Lewis or elite wrestler Curtis Blaydes, the division has a lot to offer should he be delayed in securing a title shot.