WATCH: Jon Jones catches rising contender Sergey Spivak with amazing knee in playful face-off

Jon Jones recently came across Sergey Spivak and the two shared an amusing showdown on the street ahead of their own respective matchups

WATCH: Jon Jones catches rising contender Sergey Spivak with amazing knee in playful face-off

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Jon Jones and Sergey Spivak crossed paths in a recent encounter. This unique meeting unfolded in Atlanta, where Jones had arrived to lend his support to his teammate, Maurice Green. Prior to his journey to the arena, Jones had a spontaneous encounter with Spivak at the fighter hotel. This led to an impromptu faceoff right there on the sidewalk. The two heavyweights didn’t stop at a mere stare-down. They even engaged in a brief exchange of grappling moves right on the street.

The prospect of Jones and Spivak meeting inside the Octagon remains uncertain. However, it is an intriguing matchup on paper. Spivak has carved a reputation as one of the division’s premier ground specialists. This makes him a formidable force regardless of where he fights. Of course, if they ever do step into the cage together, Spivak would undoubtedly be the underdog against the legendary “Bones.” Jon Jones is often hailed as the UFC’s greatest of all time.

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The spontaneous meeting between Spivak and Jones occurred at Maggiano’s Little Italy restaurant. The Moldovan fighter, accompanied by friends and family, crossed paths with Jon Jones. Both fighters decided to engage in a light-hearted faceoff. This culminated in a warm embrace between Spivak and the UFC heavyweight champion.

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During this playful exchange, Jones humorously raised his left knee to demonstrate that he could strike from virtually any position. This led to shared laughter among both fighters and their respective entourages. This unexpected encounter went viral on social media. Fans were left amused by the camaraderie between these two fierce competitors.

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Jon Jones and Sergey Spivak’s upcoming fights in the UFC heavyweight division

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When Jon Jones won the UFC heavyweight title at UFC 285 ( Image source: Getty Images )

Jon Jones will fight his first heavyweight title defense in the UFC. Bones will go against Stipe Miocic who is another legend of the division. The two will lock horns at UFC 295 in a highly anticipated and exciting matchup.

Meanwhile, Spivak has a significant challenge ahead. He has a scheduled bout against former interim UFC heavyweight champion Ciryl Gane. The fight will take place in Paris, France, this coming September. This represents a pivotal moment for “Polar Bear,” offering him the opportunity to solidify his position as the next UFC heavyweight title challenger with a commanding victory.

Both Spivak and Jones are talented contenders in the division. Spivac holds a professional MMA record of 16 wins, and 3 losses and currently ranks #7 in the UFC heavyweight rankings. Meanwhile, Jones has only ever lost once with an illustrative career boasting 27 career wins and 1 loss. He also holds the record for the longest winning streak in the light-heavyweight division.

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