“You’re talking the whole time” – Jon Jones interrupts interview to wholesomely praise Alexander Volkanovski for ‘bada**’ moment against Islam Makhachev

Jon Jones is a huge fan of Alexander Volkanovski and interrupts the interview to shower praises on the UFC Featherweight Champion


“You’re talking the whole time” – Jon Jones interrupts interview to wholesomely praise Alexander Volkanovski for ‘bada**’ moment against Islam Makhachev

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Alexander Volkanovski recently got the cosign of arguable MMA ‘GOAT’ Jon Jones for efforts against Islam Makachev. Despite the defeat, the man from land down under won the hearts of the MMA community.

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Jon Jones recently appeared on Fox Sports Australia to promote his upcoming fight against Ciryl Gane at UFC 285. The co-hosts of the show were none other than Alexander Volkanovski. Jones interrupted the question to praise Volkanovski’s efforts against a dangerous grappler like Makachev. Jones said, “First Alex, you’re a freakin’ bada** dude. Islam being on your back, you’re talking sh*t the whole time, you’re punching behind yourself dude. You kept your composure, you didn’t freak out.

Jon Jones will make his heavyweight debut this weekend at UFC 285 after a hiatus of 3 years away from the Octagon. Jones will forever close the debate about MMA GOAT if he can win the Heavyweight Title. Jones has one of the best resumes ever for a UFC fighter, and capturing the Heavyweight title can give the fans a definite answer to who the GOAT is?

Volkanovski, on the other hand, will look to rematch Islam Makachev or defend the Featherweight Championship. Yair Rodriguez recently won the Interim Featherweight Championship, so it is only sensible to unify the Featherweight Championship before making a second fight against Islam Makachev.

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Dana White is open to making Makachev vs Volkanovski rematch on one condition

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UFC President Dana White is open to booking a future rematch of Makachev vs Volkanovski. Makachev and Volkanovski fought a close fight that resulted in a polarising decision. Fans are clamoring for a rematch considering how close the fight was. However, White has a condition on a potential rematch.

White wants Volkanovksi to defend his title against the interim Champion, Yair Rodriguez, before deciding to book a rematch. It appears to be the right move, as Yair gets to fight for the Undisputed belt because of his status as the Interim Champion.

All signs point toward Volkanovksi vs Rodriguez being the next fight for Alexander Volkanovski. Islam Makachev, on the other hand, will look to fight a new contender to defend his Lightweight Championship. Hopefully, before the end of this year or the next, we can see Makachev and Volkanovski rematch for the Lightweight Championship.

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