Francis Ngannou says he finds it “very interesting” that Jon Jones will be part of the broadcast team for Saturday’s MVP MMA 1 event.
Ngannou competes on the main card of the Netflix event at Intuit Dome in Inglewood, California, facing Philipe Lins. Jones was announced as an analyst for the broadcast, marking his first time working behind the desk.
Speaking to reporters following Wednesday’s open workout, Ngannou reflected on Jones’ presence.
Well, it’s going to be very interesting to have Jon Jones in the same arena at night watching. It’s very interesting to see how it’s going to be, but we will see. It will be great. It adds to be what I’m saying, this event is just like one-standing event. Jon Jones never broadcast, did he?
Ngannou and Jones had previously been discussed as a potential matchup when both were under the UFC banner, but the fight never materialized. Jones is currently at odds with the UFC and has even requested his release. His work with MVP MMA this weekend has prompted speculation about what his involvement could mean going forward.
Ngannou’s last MMA fight was a finish of Renan Ferreira in October 2024 to capture the PFL Super Fights heavyweight championship.