“As a black man…” Jon Jones gets real about Israel Adesanya’s ‘N-word’ rant against Dricus Du Plessis

Jon Jones gave his opinion about the controversial incident featuring Dricus Du Plessis and Israel Adesanya at UFC 290.

“As a black man…” Jon Jones gets real about Israel Adesanya’s ‘N-word’ rant against Dricus Du Plessis

Jon Jones talked about Israel Adesanya's N-word rant (via Imago)

UFC legend Jon Jones opened up about his battles with anxiety on the Overdogs podcast. Additionally, Jones delved into the anticipated UFC 295 bout against Stipe Miocic. He offered insights into his training regimen, mental preparedness, and strategies to overcome Stipe Miocic’s challenge.

Jon Jones also provided expert predictions for UFC 293. Sean Strickland and Israel Adesanya will headline UFC 293 in Sydney, Australia. Moreover, Jones gave the prediction that Adesanya would win the bout. He also predicted Tai Tuivasa to defeat Alexander Volkov in the co-main event. Jon Jones was asked about the face-off between Dricus Du Plessis and Israel Adesanya at UFC 290. Jones was uncomfortable and replied, ” That shit was, bro. I mean, I don’t wanna talk shit cuz me and Izzy have just become friends or whatever. As a black man, i was uncomfortable.”

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Jon Jones will defend his heavyweight title for the first time. Jones beat Ciryl Gane at UFC 285 to win the vacant heavyweight title. With a victory over Miocic, Jones is presumed to retire from the sport of MMA. Jones is arguably the greatest MMA fighter of all time.

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Stipe Miocic is arguably the greatest heavyweight champion in the UFC. Miocic last fought Francis Ngannou at UFC 260. He lost the fight by KO in the second round. Furthermore, Miocic has not fought since that fight on March 21, 2021.

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Jon Jones thinks that Bo Nickal can defeat him in a pure wrestling match

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Star prospect Bo Nickal downplays Chechen rival Khamzat Chimaev’s wrestling skills to ‘trash’ level, (Courtesy: FightersOnly)

Jon Jones is arguably the greatest MMA fighter of all time. Jones came on the Overdogs podcast where he discussed a wide variety of subjects. Moreover, he gave an insight into his preparation for UFC 295 and also gave predictions for UFC 293.

During the interview, Jones was asked to comment on Bo Nickal’s assertion that Nickal would outwrestle Jones in their next encounter. To the interviewer’s surprise, Jones admitted to Nickal’s claim. Jones said that he does not have the best ability in one particular discipline but remains the best in mixing everything together. Jones was once similarly described by Anthony Smith, but he faced brutal trolling.

Nickal is undefeated in the UFC and is one of the rising contenders in the middleweight division. With the middleweight division not having elite wrestlers at the top, the addition of Bo Nickal along with Khamzat Chimaev is a welcome addition. Israel Adesanya is the ruler of the division.

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