Jon Jones Expected to Lose Against Francis Ngannou at UFC 285

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It is also rumoured that if either of the fighters cannot make the fight, then Curtis Blaydes will be the backup.

Jon Jones is an underdog against Francis Ngannou and rightfully so. The new weight class and long layoff do not play in the favour of Jon Jones.

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In his UFC career, Jones has been underdog for only three times. The former light heavyweight champion was expected to lose against Andre Gusmao and Stephan Bonnar.

Jon Jones Expected to Lose Against Francis Ngannou at UFC 285

It is also rumoured that if either of the fighters cannot make the fight, then Curtis Blaydes will be the backup.

Jon Jones is an underdog against Francis Ngannou and rightfully so. The new weight class and long layoff do not play in the favour of Jon Jones.

In his UFC career, Jones has been underdog for only three times. The former light heavyweight champion was expected to lose against Andre Gusmao and Stephan Bonnar.

Jon Jones has defied odds before. He has also put on spectacular performances after long layoffs. But, can he beat the Predator at UFC 285?

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