PFLâs Jake Paul believes UFC President Dana White is afraid of making Jon Jones vs. Francis Ngannou.
Earlier today, the PFL held a press conference making their biggest event of the year official. In October in Saudi Arabia, Francis Ngannou will compete for the first time since 2022 against Renan Ferreira. In the co-main event, Bellator womenâs featherweight champion Cris Cyborg will face off against PFL tournament winner, Larissa Pacheco.
On hand for the press conference was Jake Paul. While âThe Problem Childâ has never fought in the cage, he hopes to compete under the PFL banner next year. Until then, Paul is serving as a promoter and took questions from the media. At the presser, the YouTuber-turned-boxer reignited his feud with UFC President Dana White.
During the presser, Jake Paul was asked if Francis Ngannou could possibly fight Jon Jones if he wins in October. A fight between âThe Predatorâ and âBonesâ has been discussed for years now. They were hoping to fight in 2023, but for a variety of reasons, the bout failed to come to fruition. Since then, Dana White has repeatedly stated that Ngannou was scared of losing to Jones.
Jake Paul calls out UFC President Dana White for not making Jon Jones vs. Francis Ngannou
However, Jake Paul has put the blame for the fight not happening solely on Dana White. At the PFL press conference, âThe Problem Childâ hit out at the UFC President. In Paulâs eyes, thereâs no reason why the two companies couldnât work to make Jon Jones vs. Francis Ngannou together.
âWell I think Danaâs scared to make it happen.â Jake Paul responded, when asked about Jon Jones vs. Francis Ngannou. âI think Danaâs scared to lose his horse in Jon Jones. I love Jon Jones but thatâs too much of a risk for Dana to take. Francis is one of the baddest, if not the baddest man on the planet. So, I think Danaâs scared, I donât think he would want to do that.â
He continued, âBut the MMA fans want that, donât we want that? But Dana doesnât do anything for the fans.â
I can see why Dana would not want to copromote. He pretty much brought mma to where it is and he doesnât need someone else attaching themselves to his brand.
I like Fran but he is not the best HW in the world. Iâm not so sure he beats Gane again
Wait, has Gane suddenly made leaps and bounds in is mma abilities? Iâd pick Francis over him.
More PFL clown shit⌠let it go already, no one cares anymore just like McCokehead vs Michael Chandler.
Both guys had their chance for years and actively ducked eachother.
Jake Paul will never fight for them
yup