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Dana White doubts Jon Jones wants to fight Ngannou; Jones tweets and deletes response

Early this year, Dana White confirmed that Jon Jones will fight the winner of UFC 260’s heavyweight title headliner between Stipe Miocic and Francis Ngannou. Now that the dust has cleared with “The Predator” as the new champion, the UFC president is doubtful that “Bones” will step up to the plate.

“If I’m Jon Jones and I’m home watching this fight, I’d start moving to ’85,” White said during the UFC 260 post-fight presser.

#UFC president @DanaWhite responds to @JonnyBones' recent tweets following @Francis_Ngannou's KO win at #UFC260:

"We can make that fight tonight, Jon.