The upcoming Jon Jones vs. Stipe Miocic bout at UFC 309 is one of 2024’s most anticipated fights. CEO Dana White has been heavily promoting the event by hyping up the fighters. However, criticism has emerged about the main event, and former UFC fighter Darren Till openly highlighted these concerns.
Many fight fans have shown their disappointment in Jones fighting Miocic, who is in his 40s. However, according to the reigning champion and Dana White, this is the best possible match-up in the heavyweight division. Till recently did an interview where he went on a rant and talked about his ideas regarding the potential match-ups.
We don’t want to see Jon Jones vs. Stipe…As much as I love Dana White, just make the fu***** fight with Francis Ngannou. We don’t care….let’s just watch Jon Jones vs. Tom Aspinall, Francis Ngannou vs. Jon Jones…UFC has always been the best because we give the best fights
Darren Till via The Ariel Helwani Show
Till passionately praised Turki Alalshikh for organizing some of the biggest boxing matches and urged White to follow suit. Ariel Helwani noted that, since ESPN broadcasts both PFL and UFC, a collaboration should be feasible. However, given the current landscape, the likelihood of this happening is nearly impossible.
Darren Till: We don’t want to see Jon Jones and Stipe. Stipe hasn’t fought in 25 years. #HelwaniShow pic.twitter.com/QZXdIp67qv
— Jed I. Goodman © (@jedigoodman) October 28, 2024
Francis Ngannou and White are currently engaged in a beef, with neither showing signs of backing down. Additionally, PFL co-founder Donn Davis has entered into a heated conflict with UFC head honcho. Despite the ongoing drama, fans are eager to see Jones vs. Ngannou, as the excitement surrounding the matchup is palpable.
Jon Jones responds to trolls about the Francis Ngannou fight
Before his departure from the UFC, Francis Ngannou was supposed to fight Jon Jones; however, that never happened. Since then, Bones has become the undisputed heavyweight champion, and on the other hand, Ngannou is doing well in PFL. He recently became the champion by defeating Renan Ferreira.
This has definitely started a silent beef between both fighters, which is getting magnified by the fans. Jones is well known for replying to his trolls, and this time wasn’t different. Recently, a user claimed that Ngannou would knockout Jones, which attracted a reply from the UFC GOAT.
Sure, everyone beats me up until they’re in there with me.
Jon Jones via X
Sure, everyone beats me up until they’re in there with me. https://t.co/g3dlMUe2wt
— BONY (@JonnyBones) October 20, 2024
Despite their rivalry, both fighters have consistently shown respect for one another. Jones attended Ngannou’s recent fight and praised the Cameroonian-French for his performance. However, fans are more eager to see both superstars locked inside the octagon, battling it out until the very end.
