"I think it will be a difficult fight for Jon Jones" - Glover Teixeira on potential fight between Francis Ngannou and Jon Jones

Glover Teixeira (left), Francis Ngannou (center), Jon Jones (right) [Image credits: @gloverteixeira @francisngannou]

Glover Teixeira has weighed in on the potential superfight between Jon Jones and Francis Ngannou. The UFC light heavyweight champion believes it will be a difficult fight for Jones due to his inactivity.

Jon Jones has not competed in the octagon since he fought Dominick Reyes on February 8, 2020. If Jones and Ngannou meet, 'Bones' will have been out of action for more than two years.

During a conversation with Sherdog.com's official YouTube channel, the Brazilian expressed these sentiments:

“It's tough to say right now. One, it's a heavyweight fight. Another one is, Jon has been out for a year-and-a-half, right? By the time he fights, it is going to be about a year-and-a-half or two years maybe. So a little time off there, so I think it's going to be a difficult fight for Jon Jones.”

Watch the full clip of Glover Teixeira on Sherdog.com below:

Jon Jones reacted to Francis Ngannou's knockout win at #UFC260 👀

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"I think Ciryl Gane is the real deal" - Anthony Smith believes Ciryl Gane can beat Jon Jones

Anthony Smith has given his opinion on a potential fight between Jon Jones and Ciryl Gane.

During an interview with MMA on SiriusXM, Smith stated that 'Bon Gamin' matches up favorably with the former UFC light heavyweight champion. He also expects the Frenchman to get the better of Francis Ngannou when the two meet for the heavyweight title at UFC 270.

On a potential Jones vs. Gane matchup, this is what Smith had to say:

"When Jon Jones finds somebody who matches him physically and athletically, I think that then you're going to have to check down on his list to skill and technique. I think with Ciryl Gane, I think he loses that battle. I think Ciryl Gane matches his size, his athletic ability, his speed, his movement. Ciryl Gane's absolutely the better striker, for sure. The little caveat there is if Ciryl Gane can defend a takedown, I think that he beats Jon Jones."

Watch the full clip of Anthony Smith on MMA on SiriusXM below:

"I'm making the bold prediction that @Ciryl_Gane beats... Jon Jones"

@LionHeartASmith gives his reasons why Gane will be the one to dethrone @JohnnyBones.

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Francis Ngannou and Ciryl Gane will meet for the UFC heavyweight title on January 22, 2022. It will be the Cameroonian's first title defense since winning the strap against Stipe Miocic in March this year. He will be up against an opponent who's yet to taste defeat in 10 professional MMA fights.

Jon Jones is widely considered one of the greatest MMA fighters of all time. He holds a professional record of 26-1(1NC). His only loss in the octagon was a disqualification against Matt Hamill via illegal elbows in December 2009, in a fight he was clearly winning. 'Bones' is anticipating a return to the octagon in the second quarter of 2022.