Because this is the UFC, we don’t get to reflect on the accomplishments of Stipe Miocic. We won’t get to talk much about the heartwarming images of Francis Ngannou’s hometown celebrating his title win at five in the morning. UFC cards unfold like Hostess cakes on a conveyor belt, and the drama unfolds even faster. What should be a moment of considered celebration following UFC 260 turns into another circulation of inarticulate rumors.
Jon Jones versus Francis Ngannou: the greatest light heavyweight of all time versus the current heavyweight champion. It’s too soon to be talking about it, but why not?