Francis Ngannou Backs Jon Jones, Slams UFC Over Contract Dispute

Francis Ngannou has publicly backed Jon Jones in his clash with the UFC. Jones demanded his release after Dana White questioned his absence from a White House event and offered what he called a “lowball” deal. Ngannou, who left the UFC after a 2023 contract standoff, criticized the promotion’s negotiation tactics. He empathizes with Jones and questions how UFC treats its biggest stars. With a long-awaited superfight now unlikely in the UFC, both heavyweights could still face off elsewhere. Meanwhile, Ngannou returns to MMA on May 16 against Philipe Lins in a Netflix-streamed card that also features Ronda Rousey vs. Gina Carano. At the event’s press conference, Ngannou also called out Jake Paul, vowing to “beat his ass.” Paul fired back, but Ngannou says his sole focus is victory when they meet inside the ring.

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