Stipe Miocic’s triumph over Daniel Cormier has sent the world of MMA into a frenzy, especially the heavyweight division. After all, we have an all-new heavyweight GOAT. However, there are fighters already lining up for the GOAT status. And one of them is Jon Jones.

Immediately after the fight ended, ‘Bones‘ took to Twitter in anticipation of a super fight with Miocic. But there was someone else already waiting to get his hands on Heavyweight gold- Francis Ngannou. Upon coming across Jones’ Tweet, ‘The Predator‘ courteously asked Jones to wait his turn.

“Seat down and wait your turn, I got next.”

And it is not just one Tweet wherein Ngannou asked Jones to wait.

“Come on Jonny, I’m still here.”

Well, any one of the ‘Big Boys’ would want to get their hands on ‘Stone Cold‘ next. And even though Jones is prepared to meet the titleholder, the UFC has Ngannou in mind for Stipe’s next defense.

Will Jon Jones battle Francis Ngannou for a shot at Heavyweight gold?

Even though the idea of a Heavyweight clash between Francis Ngannou and Jon Jones met a dead-end back in May, the transformed scenario of the division may allow room for the bout to materialize.

Both fighters are gunning for a fight for the title. And Jones will make his Heavyweight debut through whoever he fights first.

With the champ coming off a crucial victory just tonight, he is bound to take some time off. Meanwhile, there is always room for a battle for the top-contender position.

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Ngannou already holds the spot for title contender. In fact, the promotion already hinted towards Miocic vs Ngannou 2 even before Stipe’s victory over DC.

Nevertheless, the build-up following an all-out war between Jones and Ngannou a guaranteed clash of titans between the winner of said bout and the reigning champion.

Come what may, the Heavyweight division sure is the hub of excitement in the UFC at the moment. The battle between Cormier and Stipe tonight did away with the stereotype of Heavyweights just being tough hitters. The amount of technique, resilience, and skill that the two put on display tonight divided a whole new class for the world to look at and acknowledge.

How do you think the future of the division will pan out? Let us know in the comments section!