Jon Jones Says ‘Punching Hard Means S**t’ In Epic Rant Against Francis Ngannou

Jon Jones has gone on a Twitter rant about his proposed fight with Francis Ngannou, warning the new UFC heavyweight champion that "punching hard means s**t".

Then Jones claimed that Ngannou's power simply was not going to be a decisive factor if the two step into the Octagon together.

"Let's not forget Stipe lost to DC [Daniel Cormier]," Jones began. "Stipe only defended his belt like five times to my 15... He is no Jon Jones."

He continued: "You guys get so impressed by the guy with the knockout power. I've been proven for over a decade that punching hard means s**t.

"I'll let all you fans be super hyped, I'll stick to what I know. Pay me and let me go to work."

"Let's not forget: fight IQ, reach, speed, distance. I'm not going to just stand there like Stipe did."

In the immediate aftermath of Ngannou's spectacular, second-round KO that crowned him the new king of the UFC's heavyweight division, Jones seemed mainly focused on pay.

"I've been talking about getting paid more for over a year now," said Jones in response to those who might be claiming he's only bringing up money in order to avoid a fight with Ngannou - a far naturally larger athlete.

"[It] has nothing to do with Francis winning the belt. I fear no man, I've been beating up on heavyweights since I was a skinny kid.

"Gain all this size and strength just to suddenly be afraid? Sure let's switch narrative."

Do you think we'll see Jones challenge Ngannou in 2021 - and will the American be able to cope with 'The Predator's power? Let us know in the comments.

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