After failed negotiations, Jon Jones vs. Francis Ngannou won’t be happening any time soon. For now, all the possibilities are realized through mere conversations, just like the most recent one Jones had with Steve-O at the “Wild Ride!” podcast.
Just like any sane fighter in the roster today, “Bones” recognizes the risks involving a bout with “The Predator.”
“With Francis Ngannou, it is very simple. Get comfortable with the worst-case scenario,” Jones said (transcript by BJPenn.com). “The worst-case scenario he knocks you the f—k out, he possibly fractures a bone in your face. That is the worst-case scenario, you get real comfortable with that idea, and then it becomes easy.