Jon Jones has taken a jibe at UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou. ‘Bones’ also showcased what he described as a “different level” of his athleticism. Former UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones took to his official Twitter account to post a video of him running on a treadmill at an impressively high speed.
Jon Jones is widely regarded as one of the greatest MMA fighters and combat sports athletes of all time. Jones ruled the UFC light heavyweight division for nearly a decade until he vacated his title in August 2020.
Additionally, Jon Jones posted a series of tweets regarding his upcoming UFC heavyweight debut and his much-awaited UFC heavyweight title fight against Francis Ngannou. His tweets read as follows,
“Motivate me more @francis_ngannou“
Motivate me more @francis_ngannou
— BONY (@JonnyBones) April 30, 2021
“If you think you are going to run through America, you are wrong.”
If you think you are going to run through America, you are wrong.
— BONY (@JonnyBones) April 30, 2021
Jones was expected to make his heavyweight debut this year and face the winner of the UFC 260 heavyweight title fight. The fight was between Stipe Miocic and Francis Ngannou. However, following Ngannou’s victory at UFC 260, ‘Bones’ and the UFC have been involved in a dispute. Jon isn’t satisfied regarding the money he’d receive for a fight against Ngannou.
Thus, the fight hasn’t materialized yet. Despite Jones being the person next in line for a heavyweight title shot. The belief is that Derrick Lewis is likely to be Ngannou’s next opponent.
Stipe Miocic and Francis Ngannou of Cameroon face off during the UFC 220 weigh-in at TD Garden. (Credit: Getty Images)
Presently, neither the Ngannou vs. Jones fight nor the Ngannou vs. Lewis fight has been officially announced. Jon Jones, on his part, has consistently emphasized that he intends to win the UFC heavyweight title and solidify his legacy as the MMA GOAT.
EDITS: Jon Jones has taken a jibe at UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou. ‘Bones’ also showcased what he described as a “different level” of his athleticism. Former UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones took to his official Twitter account to post a video of him running on a treadmill at an impressively high speed.
Thus, the fight hasn’t materialized yet. Despite Jones being the person next in line for a heavyweight title shot. The belief is that Derrick Lewis is likely to be Ngannou’s next opponent.Start slideshow
