Peter Murray, CEO of the Professional Fighters League (PFL), has addressed the possibility of a heavyweight match between PFL fighter Francis Ngannou and UFC heavyweight champion Jon Jones.
Earlier, Ngannou issued a challenge to Jones via social media.
Peter Murray for talkSPORT
Yeah, I mean, we’re supportive of it. I mean, the fighters want the fight. Jon Jones wants the fight, Francis wants the fight, we want the fight, our partners here in Saudi want the fight. And so, you know, it comes down to, does the UFC want to step up to it or not? Period.
Ngannou last fought against Renan Ferreira in October 2023 at the PFL Super Fights event. The fight, which was stopped in the first round, ended in a knockout victory for Ngannou, bringing his record to 18 wins and 3 losses.
Jones last competed in November 2024 at UFC 309, where he won against Stipe Miocic by technical knockout in the third round. His record stands at 28 wins and 1 loss, with one fight declared a no contest.
