Jon Jones is apparently amused by Israel Adesanya’s change of direction when it comes to a potentially long-awaited match of resentment.
Adesanya (20-0 MMA, 9-0 UFC) has been saying for over a year that his ultimate plan is to meet Jones (26-1 MMA, 20-1 UFC) in July in the Octagon, ideally at the Allegiant Stadium. in Las Vegas in front of a potentially record-breaking crowd for “the greatest fight in UFC history.” However, that was said long before the COVID-19 pandemic took over the world.
Leading up to Saturday’s UFC 259 event, where middleweight champion Adesanya will move up to light-heavyweight to challenge Jan Blachowicz to a second tire, “The Last Stylebender” has said a clash with Jones in December now feels more likely, especially as he feels it is a must for a crowd to be present.
“Unfortunately, it may not be summer or July, but it is still December,” Adesanya told ESPN. ‘It can happen then. All I know is this flight (to Jon Jones) needs a crowd. I cannot do that in an empty arena. “
Jones, who left the title that Adesanya will challenge Blachowicz for in their headlining bout at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas in July, is currently on track for a debut in the heavyweight division this year. All signs point to him challenging the winner of the March 27 title fight between Stipe Miocic and Francis Ngannou.
“Bones” has said several times that he is not that concerned about the Adesanya fight and certainly not pursuing it. But that doesn’t mean he still doesn’t like making fun of his rival, which is exactly what happened when he got wind of Adesanya’s comments about their fight (via Twitter
I think the cartoon energy will have its wrestling and jujitsu ready in December now
If the stars line up perfectly and both Jones and Adesanya win their upcoming fights, a December fight could turn out to be really realistic. For now it looks like they will continue to photograph each other from a distance.