Israel Adesanya’s has sharp words for Jon Jones after his move to UFC heavyweight division

Israel Adesanya at UFC 253 on Jon JonesIsrael Adesanya at UFC 253 on Jon Jones
Israel Adesanya at UFC 253 on Jon Jones

UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya had some things to say following light heavyweight champion Jon Jones vacating his belt and moving to heavyweight.

There has been a history between thew two with Jones taunting Adesanya to move up the light heavyweight to fight him. So what are Adesanya’s thoughts on facing Jones now that Jones has signaled his move to the heavyweight division?

While Jones is currently on the sidelines, negotiating his next move, Adesanya is scheduled to defend his middleweight title against Paulo Costa in the UFC 253 main event on Sept. 26. UFC 253 does not yet have an announced location.

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