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Ben Davies

Francis Ngannou refuses to rule out Jon Jones fight despite UFC exit

Francis Ngannou has insisted he will not entirely close the door on a potential UFC title fight with Jon Jones.

The Cameroon star elected to vacate his heavyweight title earlier this year after failing to agree a new contract with the UFC. Once vacated, the heavyweight title was put on the line in a clash between Jon Jones and Cyril Gane which 'Bones' gladly accepted and choked out his rival in the first round to become champion.

Prior to vacating the title, fans had built up excitement for a clash between the ex-champion and Jones, who was considered a direct threat to Ngannou while he was the king of the division. However it appeared off the table given Ngannou has moved on and is eyeing a series of fights in the boxing ring.

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