Jon Jones has claimed Francis Ngannou didn't "believe in himself" which is why their UFC heavyweight title fight collapsed.
Ngannou recently elected to step away from the UFC after failing to agree a new contract with the promotion, which saw him vacate his heavyweight crown. It was expected prior to his departure that Ngannou's next challenge as champion would be a huge showdown with Jones who is finally making a long-awaited switch to the top division this year.
However, it will now have to be an interim title bout for 'Bones', who will instead touch gloves with French star Cyril Gane next weekend at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. Despite negotiations being held extensively over a clash, it was unable to be brought to reality and Jones believes his rival should be the target for any criticism.
