According to former heavyweight contender, Brendan Schaub — Francis Ngannou’s potential return to the UFC for a title fight with either Jon Jones or Tom Aspinall next year could be the rabbit promotional boss, Dana White claimed he was planning to pull from his proverbial hat, and shock fans.
Francis Ngannou, a former undisputed heavyweight champion under the banner of the UFC, made his long-awaited PFL (Professional Fighters League) bow back in October, winning a super fight heavyweight crown with a dominant opening round ground strikes knockout win over surging contender, Renan Ferreira.
Francis Ngannou tipped for potential UFC return against Jon Jones – Tom Aspinall fight winner
And linked with a potential return to the boxing ring in the new year in pursuit of his first professional victory following back-to-back defeats to former champions, Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua, Ngannou has been floated as a potential contender in the White sweepstakes by TUF alum, Schaub, who predicted the Cameroonian may return to the Octagon to face the Jones – Aspinall fight winner.