PFL Owner Donn Davis Offered Jon Jones $50 Million To Fight Francis Ngannou

Jon Jones and Francis Ngannou

The long-discussed fight between Jon Jones and Francis Ngannou has fans excited, as both are among the most dominant heavyweights in MMA. Recognizing the massive interest, PFL boss Donn Davis has explored the possibility of this bout. He believes Jones could earn $50 million from the fight, highlighting its significance.

Recently, on X, Davis suggested that Jones could earn $50 million by fighting Ngannou to determine the true MMA heavyweight champion and the top pound-for-pound fighter. He called it the fight of the decade for MMA fans, emphasizing its significance in the sport.

In his words,

“I know one way ⁦@JonnyBones⁩ earns $50m [Fighting] @francis_ngannou⁩ To decide the true MMA Heavyweight Champion and the real P4P #1. That would be THE fight of the decade for MMA fans.” Indeed, if it happens, this showdown could be one of the biggest in MMA history, deciding the true heavyweight champion and the top pound-for-pound fighter in the sport.

When Ngannou was UFC champion, a fight between him and Jones was seen as the ultimate decider, much like the current buzz around Ngannou vs. Aspinall. However, that fight never materialized after Ngannou left Dana White’s promotion. Now, as Jones looks for the perfect high-paying fight to close out his career, there’s no doubt that if not Aspinall, then Ngannou would be the best option. A win in this matchup would settle debates and silence all skepticism.

Chael Sonnen Shares Details About Jon Jones vs. Tom Aspinall

Amidst all the talk, UFC Veteran Sonnen spoke about the possible Jones vs. Aspinall fight, saying Jones wouldn’t say no. However, he claimed the UFC hasn’t actually made an offer yet. There’s no set date, location, or real plan in motion. Fans are hyped for the matchup, but Sonnen suggested it’s not as close to happening as people think.

For now, it’s just rumors, and no one knows if it will actually become a reality. Jon Jones’ UFC options are limited, with only Alex Pereira and Tom Aspinall as real challengers. A cross-promotion fight with Francis Ngannou would be huge, but it’s unlikely to happen.