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Jon Jones glad Francis Ngannou ‘knows his worth,’ won’t count out future showdown with him

Jon Jones may not be getting the mega-fight he expected in his UFC return, but lauds ex-champion Francis Ngannou for betting on himself.

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Jon Jones wanted "more time" to prepare for UFC heavyweight title fight

Jon Jones has been preparing for his move to heavyweight for three years but admits he wanted "more time" to face Ciryl Gane in his comeback fight, which is for the UFC title

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Francis Ngannou wanted three-fight UFC deal including Jon Jones rematch

Former UFC heavyweight champion Ngannou was demanding a new three-fight deal to stay with the promotion - and two of the fights would have been against Jones

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Conor McGregor extends offer to Francis Ngannou after heavyweight's UFC exit

Legendary former two-weight world champion McGregor took to Instagram after learning that heavyweight champion Ngannou had represented himself in unsuccessful negotiations with the company

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Francis Ngannou outlines his three demands which UFC rejected during talks

Former UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou left the promotion with the belt and detailed exactly what his terms were for a new deal which never came to fruition

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Francis Ngannou calls out Anthony Joshua for fight despite Tyson Fury talks

UFC heavyweight champion Ngannou has left MMA's top promotion, and believes that he will now be fighting in a boxing ring as his career moves forward independently

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Jon Jones makes UFC career guarantee; foresees victories over Ciryl Gane, Stipe Miocic

UFC Hall of Famer Jon Jones lays out plans for his run in the heavyweight division.

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Jones Opens Up on Return vs. Gane, Ngannou's UFC Release

The former light heavyweight champion is coming back for the vacant heavyweight title at UFC 285 after a three-year hiatus.

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Francis Ngannou reveals list of requests he made during UFC negotiations: ‘It’s not all about money’

No longer with the UFC, former heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou explained why for the first time Tuesday.

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Francis Ngannou makes new offer to Tyson Fury for boxing clash after UFC exit

Francis Ngannou has been released from the UFC and vacated his heavyweight belt, which has cleared the path for a boxing showdown with long-term rival Tyson Fury

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Francis Ngannou breaks silence after giving up UFC heavyweight title

Francis Ngannou was the UFC heavyweight champion but was released by the promotion and vacated his belt after failing to agree a new deal following a year-long dispute

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Eddie Alvarez laughs off Dana White’s notion that Francis Ngannou is scared: ‘UFC simply lost the bid’

Former lightweight champion Eddie Alvarez blasted Dana White over his comments about Francis Ngannou's departure from the UFC.

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Eric Nicksick: Francis Ngannou didn’t leave the UFC because of money

Coach Eric Nicksick said Francis Ngannou didn't leave the UFC because of a dispute about money. It was about freedom.

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Francis Ngannou has lost at least $7million by not re-signing with UFC

The world heavyweight champion has relinquished his belt by deciding to leave MMA's No.1 promotion after failing to come to terms on a satisfactory deal with the company

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Jake Paul responds to Francis Ngannou giving up UFC heavyweight title

Paul is one of the most famous advocates for improved fighter pay, and frequently made his discomfort with Ngannou's low UFC payouts known during his time with the promotion

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‘Very stationary’ Jon Jones faces ‘more difficult style matchup’ vs Ciryl Gane

Cormier believes his former rival has a tougher test than Francis Ngannou at UFC 258

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Video: Will Francis Ngannou’s gamble to leave UFC pay off or backfire?

Francis Ngannou appears to have a plethora of options after parting ways with UFC, but his next move comes with a whole lot of risk.

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MMA Junkie Radio #3327: Reaction to Francis Ngannou’s UFC release, UFC Fight Night 217, more

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Daniel Cormier: Jon Jones might face more difficult style matchup in Ciryl Gane than Francis Ngannou

All Jon Jones had to worry about with Francis Ngannou was power, but Daniel Cormier says Ciryl Gane's skill set could be a problem at UFC 285.

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Ciryl Gane Inviting Kylian Mbappé and His Teammates to UFC 285

Plus, Stipe Miocic is poised to rumble for the heavyweight title. And diving deeper into the must-see March card.

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Ciryl Gane explains why Jon Jones can expect tougher fight than Francis Ngannou

The French heavyweight is primed to battle Jones for the vacant belt at UFC 285 in March after Francis Ngannou’s split with the promotional company

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Daniel Cormier: It’s ‘not true’ that Francis Ngannou left UFC to avoid Jon Jones

Daniel Cormier rejects the notion that Francis Ngannou parted ways with the UFC so he didn't have to fight Jon Jones.

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Spinning Back Clique: Francis Ngannou’s UFC exit opens door for Jones vs. Gane, more

Join us for this week's "Spinning Back Clique" discussing a big past week of news and developments in the UFC and Bellator.

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Former UFC champion calls for winner of Jon Jones vs Ciryl Gane title fight

A vacant UFC heavyweight title fight between Jon Jones and Ciryl Gane was announced this past weekend and former champion Stipe Miocic wants to face the winner

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Francis Ngannou offered fight in bare-knuckle boxing after UFC exit

It has now been officially confirmed that Francis Ngannou will leave the UFC and vacate his heavyweight title after failing to agree a new deal with the promotion

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