Top heavyweights Francis Ngannou and Jon Jones came head-to-head for the first time since their UFC showdown fell apart in an awkward encounter at a PFL event.
Ngannou was in attendance at the OTE Arena in Atlanta as a guest of honour, following an appearance by boxing champion Deontay Wilder last week. Meanwhile, Jones was in town to corner teammate Maurice Greene, who was taking on 2022 champion Ante Delija in the second round of regular season fights.
And the pair ran into each other at cageside following Green's loss to Ante Delija by unanimous decision. It was the first time they have been in the same room since Ngannou sensationally left the UFC and allowed Jones to fight for the vacant world title, with the pair sharing a heated exchange that was relatively cordial.
