But, due to the pandemic, Adesanya has now called for the fight … If there were 5 rds, IZZY wins all 5. 5 months ago. “Jon Jones, that fight hasn’t fizzled away. This past Saturday at UFC 259, Adesanya lost for the first time in his MMA career when the middleweight champion’s bid to become champ-champ failed after dropping a unanimous decision to light heavyweight champ Jan Blachowicz. "That takes a confidence to do that. Jon Jones vs Israel Adesanya. So it is no doubt DC has tipped Adesanya to dethrone his great rival. Like and Subscribe!!! Bisping said on his podcast: "Israel, certainly after what he did against Paulo Costa has the speed advantage, he looks like f***ing lightning. "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. He did not pick a winner, but gave Adesanya a chance of beating Jones, who he feels is no longer showing signs of invincibility. Adesanya unloads on Costa in first two rounds. 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. “You just said… so you’re picking Izzy too? "So right now, I would lean towards Jones, being able to take him down and control him.". 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 has responded after Israel Adesanya pushed back their proposed super-fight until December. The boss has never been open about picking one of his stars to beat another. Commenting is currently disabled on this article. With the super-fight on the tip of everybody's tongues, SunSport reveals the predictions of experts inside the sport. For other inquiries, Contact Us. To see all content on The Sun, please use the Site Map. ... 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", Helwani responded: "You can’t risk having Jon Jones lose his streak to some jabroni. espn.co.uk - ESPN • 4h. Sign up for our newsletter and get every update delivered to your inbox! “The Last Stylebender” previously suggested the fight would happen in July of 2021 at the new Raiders stadium in Las Vegas. Adesanya recently revealed that he wants to fight Jones in 2021, with the Oakland Raiders football stadium being the home for the potential encounter. View our online Press Pack. Cormier then said: “Wait, so you’re picking Izzy? #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. 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 … Sonnen tweeted: "Izzy woujd whip JJ. Izzy woujd whip JJ. 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 … To inquire about a licence to reproduce material, visit our Syndication site. He even predicted Adesanya would win every single round should it go to the scorecards. He challenged … The Jon Jones and Israel Adesanya Beef Continues To Heat Up by J.L. Jon Jones Vs. Israel Adesanya - UFC Mega-Fight Teased For December 2021. "The Sun", "Sun", "Sun Online" are registered trademarks or trade names of News Group Newspapers Limited. After Adesanya’s most recent victory against Paulo Costa, Jones decided to spar with Adesanya on Twitter. 679215 Registered office: 1 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9GF. 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. 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. And UFC president Dana White admitted Jones, 33, fighting the unbeaten New Zealander is 'the fight to make, 100 percent'. Reply. Adesanya is coming off the first loss of his pro MMA career. Legendary UFC Fighters. Masvidal explained: "Jones can wrestle pretty damn good. Jon Jones is a businessman. 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.". It seems the ever intensifying rivalry between Israel Adesanya and Jon Jones could be settled in the Octagon in 2021. "(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. Real or not: Jon Jones and Israel Adesanya will fight in 2021. play. “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. And despite his ever-impartial view, he knows the bitter feud will only lead to dollar bills. “This fight had nothing to do with Jon Jones,” Bareman told Submission Radio not long after the Blachowicz vs. Adesanya fight. For quite some time, Jones and Adesanya have been taking shots at one another and many wanted to see the fight take place. White said: “That’s the fight to make, 100 percent. You can’t. You'll now receive the top MMA Junkie stories each day directly in your inbox. 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 “I think that a fight between those two is massive.”. 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 will not have this advantage on Israel Adesanya, though. By: Farah Hannoun. You’re picking Izzy too? 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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. News Corp is a network of leading companies in the worlds of diversified media, news, education, and information services. But he feels Jones has the tools to emerge victorious. You lose it to Izzy, potentially, and now the torch has been passed.”. JON JONES and Israel Adesanya look set for a blockbuster grudge match as their feud continues to escalate. Share. Thanks for signing up. Report Save. 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. 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. Start every day with our most popular content waiting in your inbox. Right now is the time. 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. 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." If there were 5 rds, IZZY wins all 5.". But it does not prevent him from giving Jones the nod due to his grappling and experience advantage. he has carved out a successful career as a UFC commentator and analyst. "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. Please check your email for a confirmation. 0:24. Welcome to Midnight Mania! "The only thing is I do believe they have weight classes for a reason, well they do have weight classes for a reason. trade bitter and personal insults with each other online. Adesanya lost a unanimous decision to Jan Blachowicz in the main event of this past Saturday’s UFC … His grappling, I don't know if it's there yet. 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 Nasir Jabbar in UFC. Chatting to MMA journalist Ariel Helwani, he said: "It’s the time. "I wouldn't be surprised because Izzy could f***ing surprise anybody.". You’re picking Izzy too, I’m picking Izzy.”. Hardy told Submission Radio: “I absolutely give Adesanya a chance in that. Former two-time UFC title challenger Sonnen - who lost to Jones in 2013 - clearly has no love lost for his former opponent. DC has tipped Adesanya to dethrone his great rival. Middleweight champion Adesanya, 31, believes it will be 'the biggest fight in UFC history'. Former two-division champion Cormier twice fought Jones and they shared one of the fiercest rivalries in UFC history. Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO). Please check your email for a confirmation. 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 pair will not let up as they trade … level 2. The Last Stylebender, who is 20-0, has actually fought for the full 25 minutes on 3 different occasions in his 9-fight UFC career. Israel Adesanya is well aware of Jon Jones’s post-UFC 259 trolling, and he looks forward to making Bones choke on his words. Because I’m picking Izzy! Former middleweight champion Bisping has been keeping an eye on the man who now rules his former division. 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