T. Marreta (photo) comments on the new arrest of Jon Jones. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram @ufc
The MMA star, Jon Jones it once again made headlines on the police pages. Detained in the United States After driving under the influence of alcohol and alleged misuse of a firearm, the arrest of the light heavyweight champion (up to 93kg) was commented on by rivals in the category, who mocked the incident and once again criticized the fighter. Jan Blachowicz, Thiago Marreta, Dominick reyes and other fighters used social media to comment on the case.
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“Come on, Jon. You should have found a smarter way to hide from me than in jail,” wrote Blachowicz, who is counted as the next challenger for the 'Bones' title.
Come on Jon, you have to find more clever way to hide from me than a jail ;).
— Jan Blachowicz (@JanBlachowicz) March 26, 2020
Two athletes who recently faced the champion and presented tough challenges to the North American's reign also did not miss the opportunity to poke at their rival. Opponent of the North American in 2019, Thiago Marreta he didn't miss the chance to needle his former opponent.
“I think light heavyweights need a new champion (one who isn't always in trouble). I think (Dominick) Reyes and I should fight for the title”, published Marreta.
I think UFCs 205 div needs a new champion! (One thats not forever in trouble!)
I think me and Reyes deserve to fight for that belt! @danawhite @ Mickmaynard2 @ufc @DomReyes @UFCBrazil @Alexdavismma @spnmma— Thiago Marreta (@TMarretaMMA) March 26, 2020
Responsible for Jon's toughest challenge, having even, for many, won the fight held in February this year, Dominick did not miss the opportunity to comment on the new episode experienced by the champion.
“This is very unbelievable. It becomes comical,” wrote Reyes.
This is so unbelieveable it's almost laughable! #sameoljon #somechamp #sad https://t.co/Ws0gHFOGIz
— Dominick reyes (@DomReyes) March 26, 2020
Acidic as always, Colby covington I couldn't miss the opportunity to 'take a peek' at the situation Jones was experiencing. The welterweight used irony to comment on the arrest.
“See? No need to panic. The world remains perfectly normal”, wrote 'Chaos', drawing a parallel with the global tension experienced due to the coronavirus.
See, there's no need to panic. The world's still perfectly normal. https://t.co/YuWyN0MukI
— Colby covington (@ColbyCovMMA) March 26, 2020
Confessed rival of 'Bones', Israel adesanya, who has already expressed his desire to move up a division and test himself against the light heavyweight champion, published an image in which he appears laughing while watching a cell phone screen.
“I woke up like this”, wrote the middleweight champion (up to 93kg).
Woke up like… https://t.co/PVQrFMGQqk
— Israel adesanya (@stylebender) March 26, 2020
It wasn't just criticism that surrounded social media commenting on the new controversy involving the mixed martial arts legend. Mocas champion (up to 56,7kg.), Valentina Shevchenko He preferred not to shoot his co-worker and published a post in support of the American.
“So sad that the modern world is all about propaganda. Now many people start to insult Jon Jones without knowing your real situation. Fighting on the same card and I could see that he is a kind and noble man. He is in difficult times, but he will come back stronger”, wrote the Kyrgyzstani.
So sad the modern world is all about hype!
Now many people starting to insult Jon Jones without knowing his real situation!
Fighting on the same card, I could see he is kind and noble man!
Him being in all those difficult times – he will be back Stronger! 💪🏻— Valentina Shevchenko (@BulletValentina) March 26, 2020
Recently retired Ben Askren preferred to adopt a milder tone in his commentary. The only questioned why 'Bones' was driving under the influence of alcohol, when he could have taken precautionary measures.
“For the life of me, I can’t understand why he doesn’t hire a friend and pay him US$50 (approximately R$255) to be his driver”, published the North American.
For the life of me I can't figure out why he doesn't hire a buddy and pay him $50ka year to be his driver https://t.co/VcTyztKiVG
- Ben Askren (@Benaskren) March 26, 2020
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