In an interview with ESPN, Adesanya told Jones to “take your little victory lap, because you’re one of those people that likes to take joy in another man’s demise,” and Thursday, Jones responded to the interview, seemingly doing just that.
Ariel Helwani asked him one question about me, Izzy went on to give a seven minute response I love it when opponents realize they can’t hold my jockstrap and default to the “Jon Jones is fake” defense. https://t.co/4p874XRqPC
— BONY (@JonnyBones) March 18, 2021
— BONY (@JonnyBones) March 18, 2021
The fact that he is actually trying to keep this beef going is hilarious
— BONY (@JonnyBones) March 18, 2021
— BONY (@JonnyBones) March 18, 2021
This dude backed himself into a corner with his mouth and is actually trying to keep the wolf tickets selling. Only a real anime fan could actually see Izzy somehow defeating me at 245 pounds. https://t.co/SqELPCkxIK
— BONY (@JonnyBones) March 18, 2021
— BONY (@JonnyBones) March 18, 2021
Dudes claiming to be the best MMA fighter ever, with 1/3 of an MMA game arrogance at its finest, I swear it will make you blind.
— BONY (@JonnyBones) March 18, 2021
Jones and Adesanya having been beefing for well over a year now. What initially started as both men stating in interviews that they would be interested in fighting one another some day, quickly turned personal and the feud grew from there. — BONY (@JonnyBones) March 18, 2021
Jones began lobbying for a fight with Adesanya when “The Last Stylebender” won the middleweight belt but Adesanya stated he wanted to defend his title a few times before making the move up to 205 pounds. Ultimately, Jones ended up vacating his own title to move up to heavyweight but that face seemingly didn’t bother Adesanya, who planned to win the light heavyweight title and then pursue Jones up to heavyweight. The loss to Blachowicz has, at least for now, halted those plans. Instead, Adesanya is plans to return to the middleweight division and defend his title again, while UFC President Dana White has said that Jones will get a heavyweight title shot against the winner of Stipe Miocic vs. Francis Ngannou II.
[h=1]TOP STORIES[/h]Official. Dana White confirms Khabib Nurmagomedov officially retired, no longer pursuing possible return.
Statement. Khabib Nurmagomedov issues statement following retirement confirmation.
Vacancy. Michael Chandler vs. Charles Oliveira to determine new lightweight champion at UFC 262.
Appeal. Junior Dos Santos appeals UFC 256 loss to Ciryl Gane with Nevada Athletic Commission.
Boxing. Mike Tyson wants to ‘go all out’ in boxing return: ‘I want to do it again’.
[h=1]VIDEO STEW[/h]Between the Links.
UFC Vegas 22 Virtual Media Day.
Best finishes from UFC Vegas 22 fighters.
Watch party. This is cool.
Pitbull’s journey to the featherweight title.
Usman on TMZ.
Pudz vs. Bob Sapp because why not?
[h=1]LISTEN UP[/h]UFC Unfiltered. Interviews with Derek Brunson and Don’Tale Mayes.
[h=1]SOCIAL MEDIA BOUILLABAISSE[/h]Respect.
Congratulations @TeamKhabib Peace be with you brother. I want to visit Dagestan someday soon. https://t.co/mKHJEnWCZS
— Max Holloway (@BlessedMMA) March 19, 2021
Chandler.— Max Holloway (@BlessedMMA) March 19, 2021
Usman.
Enough Said. Only this it’s a finish #AndStill https://t.co/JRXqH0gkKL pic.twitter.com/2nINSqxvNM
— KAMARU USMAN (@USMAN84kg) March 19, 2021
Durinho.— KAMARU USMAN (@USMAN84kg) March 19, 2021
We looking for June!
2 guys said yes! Colby said no!
I said yes for both waiting for the UFC now @AliAbdelaziz00 #TheComeBack
— GILBERT BURNS DURINHO (@GilbertDurinho) March 18, 2021
2 guys said yes! Colby said no!
I said yes for both waiting for the UFC now @AliAbdelaziz00 #TheComeBack
— GILBERT BURNS DURINHO (@GilbertDurinho) March 18, 2021
I don’t want slap this guy for free, even though he deserves! But if he keep saying no to fight me, I might have to ???
Eu não quero bater nesse cara na rua e de graça, msm ele merecendo. Mas se ele continuar negando lutar comigo, acho q vou ter q fazer isso ??? @ColbyCovMMA pic.twitter.com/PT7UGEzUiZ
— GILBERT BURNS DURINHO (@GilbertDurinho) March 18, 2021
Beef.Eu não quero bater nesse cara na rua e de graça, msm ele merecendo. Mas se ele continuar negando lutar comigo, acho q vou ter q fazer isso ??? @ColbyCovMMA pic.twitter.com/PT7UGEzUiZ
— GILBERT BURNS DURINHO (@GilbertDurinho) March 18, 2021
@danhardymma @bareknucklefc i turned down broadcasting to fight myself for @danawhite Fuck talking about fighting when you can fight. Let’s trade bitch @BKFFeldman
— phil baroni (@philbaroni) March 18, 2021
— phil baroni (@philbaroni) March 18, 2021
Yeah, but you can’t fight. We’ve known that for years.
You call me out once a week, bro. It’s getting old. https://t.co/ubU0O7U5Zx
— Dan Hardy (@danhardymma) March 18, 2021
Interesting.You call me out once a week, bro. It’s getting old. https://t.co/ubU0O7U5Zx
— Dan Hardy (@danhardymma) March 18, 2021
[h=1]FIGHT ANNOUNCEMENTS[/h]Ricardo Ramos (14-3) vs. Bill Algeo (14-5); UFC Vegas 24, Apr. 17.
Cory Sandhagen (14-2) vs. T.J. Dillashaw (16-4); UFC Fight Night, May 8.
Cody Garbrandt (12-3) vs. Rob Font (18-4); UFC Fight Night, May 22.
Charles Oliveira (30-8) vs. Michael Chandler (22-5); UFC 262, May 15.
Lara Procopio (7-1) vs. Casey O’Neill (6-0); UFC Fight Night, June 19.
Anthony Hernandez (8-2) vs. Punahele Soriano (8-0); UFC Fight Night, June 26.
[h=1]FINAL THOUGHTS[/h]Well, it took four months but the UFC (Dana White) finally accepted that they won’t be able to bring Khabib back. Good for him, a shame for us.
Thanks for reading, enjoy the fights, and see y’all on Monday.
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