I. Adesanya wants to face J. Jones in the future. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram
Even though he was unable to become champion of two Ultimate categories after being defeated by Jan Blachowicz No. UFC 259, Israel adesanya insists on a superfight against the former light heavyweight title holder (up to 93kg.) Jon Jones in the future. The Nigerian, who continues with the middleweight 'belt' (up to 83,9kg), highlights learning from his first defeat and promises to go 'all the way' to face the North American.
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“The defeat against Blachowicz was just a chapter in my story. In any film, you always have setbacks and evolve from them. I'm taking it well and I know what I need to do to get back to my true self. So yes, I'm doing that. But no, the fight against Jon Jones is not dead. I'm going after him,” Adesanya revealed in an interview with 'ESPN' North-American.
Adesanya and Jones have been exchanging public provocations for more than a year. The American celebrated the Nigerian's defeat to Blachowicz on social media. Now the 'Stylebender' confesses not to have been surprised by the reaction.
“It shows your character. Find a post of me against (Jon) Jones, even in the controversial fight against Dominick reyes. Find a post of mine when he's doing s***. He barely won Thiago Marreta. Dominick reyes defeated him. Find a post of mine celebrating something against him. It shows who he is and our difference in character. Time will tell. Wait until he loses. That’s all I’ll say about him”, concluded the Nigerian.
At 31, Israel adesanya suffered his first setback in MMA. Professional in martial arts since 2012, the Nigerian now has 20 wins and one loss.
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