Dana White gives six-word reaction to Turki Alalshikh's Jon Jones vs. Francis Ngannou hint, confirms 'Bones' next UFC fight

UFC CEO Dana White has put an end to speculation of a potential Jon Jones vs. Francis Ngannou promotional crossover bout with the PFL fight following Turki Alalshikh's recent remarks. White also revealed who Jones will fight next.

Alalshikh, who has earned a reputation for putting together exciting boxing matchups over the years, recently featured on The Ariel Helwani Show and hinted at a potential heavyweight clash between Jones and Ngannou, considering the promotion's affiliation with Riyadh Season. The 43-year-old added that he needs to persuade White to make this happen.

''I have on the table two options for Francis. One in MMA and one in boxing, I want to discuss with him. In MMA, you know, all the time my answer is all the time we want to do the biggest [fights]. [Yes. it’s Jon Jones], we need to send Dana White to the moon.'' [H/t: Bloody Elbow]

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Following Alalshikh's statements, an Instagram user announced on social media that a potential fight between Jones and Ngannou is in the works.

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However, White was quick to respond. The UFC head honcho denied the claims in the comments section, stating that Jones, the reigning UFC heavyweight champion, will face interim champion Tom Aspinall next, writing:

''Absolutely NOT true. Jon vs Tom''

Screenshot of Dana White's comment on @nasharmma's Instagram post

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Erik Nicksick calls for Dana White to book Jon Jones vs. Francis Ngannou

Following Turki Alalshikh's comments regarding a possible crossover heavyweight bout in the aforementioned interview with Ariel Helwani, interest in a matchup between Jon Jones and Francis Ngannou has grown.

Erik Nicksick, Ngannou's coach, recently chastised Dana White for prior comments about 'The Predator's' character. In a recent episode of the Verse Us podcast, the MMA coach said:

''I think that's the only way really, money talks. I think you put your ego aside if the money moves your motivation enough. At the end of the day, Dana, you think Jon [Jones] is the baddest motherf**ker ever then put him up against Francis. You hate Francis so much, watch him get his a*s kicked. Why not?''

Check out Erik Nicksick's comments below (56:22):