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The chances of a mega-fight between Jon Jones and Francis Ngannou in March have been put at '50-50' by the champion's coach.
Erik Nicksick believes Ngannou could be ready to compete again by then, with the Cameroonian almost fully recovered from the knee injury that has kept him out for almost a year.
Ngannou is hitting pads again and the signs are positive, but the major obstacle remains a failure with the UFC to agree terms on a new deal.
Francis Ngannou has been out for a long time with a knee injury but is almost recovered, according to his coach Eric Nicksick (left)
Jon Jones' long-awaited move to heavyweight could take place in the first half of 2023
Jones is yet to make his long-awaited debut at heavyweight but a fight with Ngannou would be well received by fans.
When asked about it, Nicksick told MMA Fighting: 'I think it’s 50-50, to be honest with you, when you’re talking business and timeline.
'I’m confident from what I saw from Francis
