And UFC president Dana White admitted Jones, 33, fighting the unbeaten New Zealander is 'the fight to make, 100 percent'. His grappling, I don't know if it's there yet. He did not pick a winner, but gave Adesanya a chance of beating Jones, who he feels is no longer showing signs of invincibility. Helwani wants the UFC to makes Jones vs. Adesanya this year (1:49) Ariel Helwani and Daniel Cormier discuss why now is the time for the UFC to book a megafight between Jon Jones and Israel Adesanya. Former two-time UFC title challenger Sonnen - who lost to Jones in 2013 - clearly has no love lost for his former opponent. Adesanya unloads on Costa in first two rounds. 679215 Registered office: 1 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9GF. But, due to the pandemic, Adesanya has now called for the fight … Daniel Cormier believes the intrigue for Jon Jones vs. Israel Adesanya has dwindled. The Sun website is regulated by the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO), Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. He challenged … “Jon Jones, that fight hasn’t fizzled away. Israel Adesanya is well aware of Jon Jones’s post-UFC 259 trolling, and he looks forward to making Bones choke on his words. Sign up for our newsletter and get every update delivered to your inbox! Sonnen tweeted: "Izzy woujd whip JJ. Start every day with our most popular content waiting in your inbox. Bisping said on his podcast: "Israel, certainly after what he did against Paulo Costa has the speed advantage, he looks like f***ing lightning. But it does not prevent him from giving Jones the nod due to his grappling and experience advantage. trade bitter and personal insults with each other online. White said: “That’s the fight to make, 100 percent. "I wouldn't be surprised because Izzy could f***ing surprise anybody.". 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JON JONES and Israel Adesanya look set for a blockbuster grudge match as their feud continues to escalate. This service is provided on News Group Newspapers' Limited's Standard Terms and Conditions in accordance with our Privacy & Cookie Policy. Right now is the time. You lose it to Izzy, potentially, and now the torch has been passed.”. Bubba Jenkins is unfazed by the challenge of taking on two-time PFL featherweight champion Lance Palmer right off the bat. Legendary UFC Fighters. With the super-fight on the tip of everybody's tongues, SunSport reveals the predictions of experts inside the sport. "(Jones) is just a big guy, he's a strong guy and he's just got a more well rounded skillset as Israel has excellent takedown defence, but Jones also has good takedown offence as well as defence. Adesanya tells Jones to 'come see me at 185' (1:15) Israel Adesanya says he wants to clean out the middleweight division before moving up to fight Jon Jones, but says Jones … Welcome to Midnight Mania! Jon Jones understands how the pay-per-view market works and he understands where the money is, and that’s why this fight doesn’t fizzle away. If there were 5 rds, IZZY wins all 5.". “The Last Stylebender” previously suggested the fight would happen in July of 2021 at the new Raiders stadium in Las Vegas. It seems the ever intensifying rivalry between Israel Adesanya and Jon Jones could be settled in the Octagon in 2021. Once Jon Jones vacated his belt a few months ago, he began demanding big money for a super fight with Israel Adesanya for the next year instead of Reyes or some heavyweight, while also engaging in verbal spats Dana White. Jon Jones shuts down Israel Adesanya fight, takes shot at Eugene Bareman: “Your boy has almost no takedown defense or offense off his back”. Jon Jones is a businessman. Jon Jones has responded after Israel Adesanya pushed back their proposed super-fight until December. Dana White calls Jon Jones vs. Israel Adesanya 'the fight to make' after Twitter war Mike Bohn 10/2/2020 6 chosen for Chauvin trial jury so far; murder charge added Bellator 257 results: Vadim Nemkov outlasts Phil Davis to defend title, advance in grand prix, Nate Diaz mocks 'lil b*tch' Conor McGregor after he pushed for another custom UFC belt, Bellator 257 results: Corey Anderson pounds out Dovletzhan Yagshimuradov in grand prix, Corey Anderson puts Ryan Bader on notice after Bellator 257 win: 'He knows', Vadim Nemkov after Bellator 257: 'I'm ready for whoever wins' Anthony Johnson vs. Yoel Romero. He even predicted Adesanya would win every single round should it go to the scorecards. level 2. And despite his ever-impartial view, he knows the bitter feud will only lead to dollar bills. Reply. He went the distance with Brad Tavares in a 5-rounder, Yoel Romero, and his most exciting fight to date against Kelvin Gastelum which was for the Interim belt. DC has tipped Adesanya to dethrone his great rival. Adesanya lost a unanimous decision to Jan Blachowicz in the main event of this past Saturday’s UFC … Nasir Jabbar in UFC. But he feels Jones has the tools to emerge victorious. ", Helwani responded: "You can’t risk having Jon Jones lose his streak to some jabroni. Please check your email for a confirmation. #Jon Jones; UFC Fight Night takeaways: It's time to book Israel Adesanya vs. Robert Whittaker; UFC Fight Night takeaways: It's time to book Israel Adesanya vs. Robert Whittaker. "Like, you think back to Rashad Evans fight or his Teixeira fight where he’s like, he’s just stepping into the breach with elbows and just smashing people up. “This fight had nothing to do with Jon Jones,” Bareman told Submission Radio not long after the Blachowicz vs. Adesanya fight. "It's not disrespectful to Israel to say this, but you've got to go with Jones - but honestly I wouldn't be that surprised now, if Izzy was to pull it off. 5 months ago. Jon Jones will not have this advantage on Israel Adesanya, though. Masvidal explained: "Jones can wrestle pretty damn good. The beef between Israel Adesanya and Jon Jones is not slowing down. Izzy woujd whip JJ. And I think that Gustafsson scared the scrap out of him a little bit in those first couple of rounds and it changed his game a bit.". ... Francis Ngannou's Next UFC Fight Is In The Works, But It's Not Jon Jones Super-Fight. You’re picking Izzy too, I’m picking Izzy.”. Chatting to MMA journalist Ariel Helwani, he said: "It’s the time. You'll now receive the top MMA Junkie stories each day directly in your inbox. "The only thing is I do believe they have weight classes for a reason, well they do have weight classes for a reason. The pair will not let up as they trade bitter and personal insults with each other online. To inquire about a licence to reproduce material, visit our Syndication site. I was thinking maybe they're doing Jones vs adesanya while stipe fights Francis and Whittaker fights cannonier with jones and izzy fighting those winners. espn.co.uk - ESPN • 4h. Because I’m picking Izzy! Hardy told Submission Radio: “I absolutely give Adesanya a chance in that. News Corp is a network of leading companies in the worlds of diversified media, news, education, and information services. Cormier then said: “Wait, so you’re picking Izzy? Report Save. Like and Subscribe!!! “You just said… so you’re picking Izzy too? For further details of our complaints policy and to make a complaint please click this link: thesun.co.uk/editorial-complaints/, Jon Jones and Israel Adesanya appear destined for a blockbuster grudge match, Adesanya's feud with Jones continues to escalate, Jones twice fought UFC legend Daniel Cormier, Jorge Masvidal tipped Jones to beat Adesanya, Dan Hardy has carved out a successful career as a UFC commentator and analyst, Michael Bisping has been keeping an eye on the man who now rules his former division, Dana White said Adesanya facing Jones is 'the fight to make', Jon Jones hits the weights as UFC legend trains to move up to heavyweight. UFC heavyweight Jon Jones took a shot at Israel Adesanya’s coach, saying “Your boy has almost no takedown defense or offense off his back.”. The superstar fighter announced Sunday on Twitter that he was relinquishing his title and wanted a fight with Israel Adesanya: Jon Bones Jones @ JonnyBones #ESPN Reyes vs … 1. The Jon Jones and Israel Adesanya Beef Continues To Heat Up by J.L. As for Jones, the 32-year-old has flatly denied White's accusations, instead saying he just wants a pay rise for a fight with "The Predator." View our online Press Pack. Share. Jon Jones Vs. Israel Adesanya - UFC Mega-Fight Teased For December 2021. JON JONES and Israel Adesanya look set for a blockbuster grudge match as their feud continues to escalate. Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO). The pair will not let up as they trade … Please check your email for a confirmation. 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If there were 5 rds, IZZY wins all 5. After Adesanya’s most recent victory against Paulo Costa, Jones decided to spar with Adesanya on Twitter. By: Farah Hannoun. Seto on October 17, 2020 Despite being separated by two weight classes, the beef between Jon Jones and Israel Adesanya has continued to heat up. 0:24. Adesanya recently revealed that he wants to fight Jones in 2021, with the Oakland Raiders football stadium being the home for the potential encounter. Israel Adesanya vs. Jon Jones is still a possibility as far as Adesanya’s side is concerned, just don’t expect the middleweight champion to go begging for that booking anytime soon. For the better part of a year, Jon Jones and Israel Adesanya appeared to be on a collision course toward a superfight, but that could be no more. “If we see the Jon Jones that we’ve seen for the last couple of fights, that, you know, he doesn’t seem as confident as he used to be, doesn’t seem as confident in throwing his hands like he used to. Video: What will the headlines read after Ben Askren fights Jake Paul? Thanks for signing up. Daniel Cormier: Jon Jones should fight Israel Adesanya ‘sooner than later’ Alexander K. Lee 10/13/2020 All slingshot rides in Florida closed after teens get stuck "That takes a confidence to do that. "The Sun", "Sun", "Sun Online" are registered trademarks or trade names of News Group Newspapers Limited. To see all content on The Sun, please use the Site Map. For quite some time, Jones and Adesanya have been taking shots at one another and many wanted to see the fight take place. "So right now, I would lean towards Jones, being able to take him down and control him.". So it is no doubt DC has tipped Adesanya to dethrone his great rival. You’re picking Izzy too? Since Hardy's retirement in 2012, he has carved out a successful career as a UFC commentator and analyst. For other inquiries, Contact Us. 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