5 fights that could be next for Francis Ngannou

#4. Francis Ngannou vs. Derrick Lewis II

Lewis is ranked No.3 with a record of 26-8 (1NC)

Francis Ngannou's win on Saturday massively played into the hands of one Derrick Lewis. The 'Black Beast' holds a win over the current champion, is ranked No.3 and should he beat Tai Tuivasa on February 12, would be on a two-fight win streak.

Lewis is now a UFC veteran and has consistently proved he is capable of knocking out world-class opponents at a moment's notice. His previous win over Ngannou would add some intrigue to the bout, as it would be interesting to see how both men have developed since their first fight.

With that being said, the champion's most recent performance made it obvious that the weaknesses that saw him lose to Derrick Lewis have now been amended. 'The Predator' would likely be a heavy favorite heading into this matchup, which may make it a less appealing option than some of the other names in the mix.

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#3. Francis Ngannou vs. Jon Jones

Jones holds a record of 26-1 (1NC)

This fight is likely the most intriguing of the bunch and in an ideal world, it would be the fight we get next. The only reason it ranks so lowly is that there a lot of obstacles that need to be overcome in order for it to happen. While this would be a dream scenario, it currently seems like a bit of a long shot.

If we put Ngannou's issues with the UFC to one side, Jon Jones also has his own issues with Dana White and his team that need to be resolved. Jones has been vocal about wanting higher pay. He has also been plagued over the years with issues outside of the octagon.

A scenario where everything gets sorted by the the next title defense seems like wishful-thinking. However, if they could get the bout done it would produce one of the biggest fights the heavyweight division has ever seen. It would be sure to do massive numbers for the UFC since it would put up the former lightweight champion against the current heavyweight champion.