Jon Jones opens his heart during a conversation with a UFC legend: 'We did it'

Jon Jones Promotes UFC event. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram/jonnybones

Mixed Martial Arts fans had the opportunity to watch a chat between two big names in the sport's history last weekend. In a video that went viral on social media, Jon Jones e Demetrious Johnson They delivered a review worthy of true UFC icons. Just hours before the Super Bowl in San Francisco, the former champions spoke about their careers in the Ultimate Fighting Championship.

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In a relaxed conversation recorded and published on Johnson's YouTube channel last Sunday (8), the two former fighters talked about their respective careers and how they occupied the two highest positions in the Ultimate's pound-for-pound ranking while reigning in their respective divisions.

“Me and (Jon) battled for so many years to see who was number 1 and number 2, but he was always number 1,” recalled the former flyweight champion (up to 56,7 kg).

“I feel that people respect us immensely as great fighters for completely different reasons… The truth is that who is the best will always be a matter of opinion. So, it’s great to be mentioned in the conversation. We made it,” Bones replied.

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Jon Jones wants to compete in the UFC at the White House.

Jon Jones at an event. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram/jonnybones

Despite having avoided a confrontation with Tom aspinall Although he has officially retired from MMA, Jones has stated on several occasions his desire to compete at UFC White House, scheduled for June of this year. The event will have as its theme the 250th anniversary of the Independence of the United States. Even with an established rivalry with the Englishman, Bones rejected the current heavyweight champion (up to 120,2 kg) and has his attention focused on... Alex Poatán.