Richard Schaefer, who is the new advisor for ex-UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones, spoke with ESPN's Marc Raimondi and expressed optimism that he can work out a deal for a bout between his client and heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou:
Marc RaimondiSpoke today with Richard Schaefer, the new advisor for Jon Jones and former Golden Boy CEO. He seems pretty confident he can work something out with the UFC for a highly anticipated Jones vs. Ngannou fight. He and Dana White have a mutual respect.
Marc RaimondiSchaefer said he believes Ngannou vs.