For the last couple of weeks, MMA fans have been fanning the flames on a potential Jon Jones vs. Francis Ngannou fight. The light heavyweight champion has taken to social media multiple times to declare interest in the heavyweight fight, and Ngannou is on board. It sounds like an incredible matchup.
Unfortunately for them (and everyone else), money has apparently scuttled this opportunity.
Both Jones and Ngannou have lobbied to get paid more for the fight, which is understandable considering how marketable the bout is. Jones in particular was under the impression that his contract would be renegotiated with a move up in weight.