Dana says superfight between Jones and Adesanya could happen at light heavyweight

D. White at a UFC press conference. Photo: Reproduction/YouTube UFC

Ultimate's president, Dana White, doesn't hide his interest in a fight between Jon Jones e Israel adesanya. According to the agent, the fighters can face each other in the light heavyweight category (up to 93 kg.). The 'big boss' dream, however, could come up against a possible refusal by 'Bones' to return to his old division.

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“(The fight could happen) at light heavyweight. Jon Jones He fought in the category his entire career. Adesanya is willing to step up to fight Jan (Blachowicz) for the title. But Jon Jones Do you want to go back to light heavyweight again?" said Dana when asked by 'ESPN' About the subject.

Jones has already stated that he has no interest in returning to his former division. After giving up the title, which today belongs to the Polish Jan Blachowicz, the North American highlighted the focus on fighting at heavyweight and assured that the change is definitive.

“I didn’t want to delay the category. I feel like I defended the title for too long and ruined a lot of fighters' dreams - and now it's time for someone else to have it," said Jones, in an interview with the North American website Bleacher Report.

'Bones' should make his heavyweight debut in a title fight against the winner of 'Stipe Miocic x Francis Ngannou 2', which could happen in March. Already Israel adesanya challenges Jan Blachowicz in the superfight for the light heavyweight title, which takes place in UFC 259, on March 6.