Jon Jones downplays importance of possible fight against Israel Adesanya: 'What counts is facing Miocic'

J. Jones ignores I. Adesanya and aims for a super fight against S. Miocic. Photo: Reproduction/Youtube ufc

Anyone who thinks that the only rival of Jon Jones in MMA it is Daniel Cormier. Despite not having that much time in the sport, Israel adesanya He grew up quickly, became middleweight champion (83,9kg) and, currently, is the athlete who takes the former light heavyweight champion (93kg) seriously. The duo constantly provoke each other heavily publicly and, now, it was 'Bones' turn to start another chapter of this war.

On his social media, Jones minimized the importance of facing Adesanya, stated that his opponent ran away from him and laughed at fans who believe that the meeting could happen at heavyweight. Furthermore, the North American informed that the real super fight he can do and that interests him is against Stipe Miocic, number one of the heavyweights.

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“There is not a man on this planet who can tell me what to do. I march according to my rhythm. There's no red panties night for Adesanya without me. He will run out of money. The games are over. You can believe whatever nonsense you want. Adesanya was too scared to fight me at light heavyweight. Do you really believe he will meet me at heavyweight? I love seeing how you believe this silly story. Keep it up. He made excuses until I left light heavyweight. Adesanya is a chicken. Facing him is only worth the money. Anderson was the fighter to beat at middleweight, not him. The next big move for me is Miocic and I really want that fight. This expands my legacy,” Jones posted on Twitter.

Adesanya's next fight will be against Jan Blachowicz, worth the light heavyweight belt, but Jones doesn't care about the duel. Knowing what he represents for MMA, the former light heavyweight champion, once again, highlighted that his main objective is the heavyweight belt, because only then can he expand his legacy.

“Honestly, I don’t care who wins Blachowicz vs. Adesanya. I'm happy and, for me, nothing is bigger than the heavyweight belt. I've made millions since I was 20. I don't need a super fight with anyone. Facing athletes like Blachowicz and Adesanya doesn't interfere with my legacy. Winning the heavyweight belt is the only thing that can elevate my name, more than it already is”, he concluded.

Despite the interest in the heavyweight belt, Jon Jones He still doesn't know when he will debut in the new category. Currently, the fighter is training to strengthen himself and be able to face the top guys on equal terms.