J. Jones (left) and I. Adesanya (right) have been teasing each other for over a year on social media. Photo: SL Montage
The defeat suffered by Jan Blachowicz No. UFC 259 momentarily postponed the dream of Israel adesanya to face Jon Jones in a superfight. Without winning the light heavyweight belt (up to 93kg), the Nigerian ended up being ruled out as a future challenger for 'Bones' by Dana White. In a press conference after the show, the 'boss' put an end to the story.
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“He (Adesanya) is the middleweight champion (up to 83,9kg). If he doesn't win the light heavyweight title, he won't face Jon Jones”, said White.
The 'big boss' of Ultimate, however, did not view Israel's test as negative, as he was defeated on points in the main fight. The agent then praised the Nigerian's willingness, who balanced his actions against the Pole during much of the confrontation.
“You can't punish someone for thinking big and trying to become a legend. He tried today, but it didn’t happen”, he concluded.
Since becoming middleweight champion in 2019, Adesanya has started to suggest a superfight against 'Bones', who found it difficult to find an opponent who would motivate him at light heavyweight. The fighters then began to provoke each other on social media, giving indications that the challenge could come to fruition at some point.
Upon failing in his attempt to win the title in the under-93kg division, Israel ended up being provoked by 'Bones', who mocked the situation on social media. Despite remembering his 'virtual rival', Jones is currently preparing to make his debut in the heavyweight division (up to 120,2kg), where he should fight for the title between June and September this season.
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