The Predator” thinks there’s negotiation tactics at play on both sides, but as far as legacy goes, Ngannou believes Jones would have much more to lose than gain. “First of all, I think this is about a negotiation situation that’s involved [where] we don’t know the ups and downs,

Former UFC heavyweight champion Ngannou can relate to the narrative of Jones being afraid to fight Aspinall (15-3 MMA, 8-1 UFC). When he opted to sign with PFL, Ngannou was accused of running away from Jones by UFC CEO Dana White. Ngannou agrees with Jones’ assessment on an Aspinall fight not doing too much for his legacy.

Francis Ngannou shares his thoughts on Jon Jones’ 2025 return and the UFC negotiations influencing a potential fight with Tom Aspinall.