Jon Jones has found a nemesis in the heavyweight division even before his debut. The former UFC light heavyweight champion recently got into a verbal altercation with the rising star Tai Tuivasa.
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The heavyweight fighter ‘Bam Bam’ took to his official Instagram account and posted a screenshot of their verbal spat. On the second slide of the post, we can see that ‘Bones’ has blocked the Australian.
“B WEEEEZZZZZZZYYYYY #bones you know I love you man add me back uce you know he want dat,” Tuivasa wrote in the caption.
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However, their heated argument was a hysterical topic for the fans and they quickly reacted to it by commenting on the post. Some even took a dig at the former champion.
Here are some comments from Tuivasa’s post:
“I dont need it might be the smartest thing jon has ever said in his life.”
“Hahahahha feed him bro.”
“Bam Bam loves bashing woman bashers.”
“this man made Bones Jones block him wtf.”
“leave that Man alone he isnt a 40years old Lewis he Will beat u bad.”
“Have fun with the beer company” is funny coming from the guy who drank too much at his HoF induction, hit his missus & headbutted the cop car.”
“He don’t want the smoke.”
Jon Jones about to make his heavyweight debut against Stipe Miocic
Ever since ‘Bones’ vacated the light heavyweight title and announced his heavyweight move, fans are wondering who he will face next. Interestingly, UFC president Dana White has answered this question.
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LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – JULY 06: Jon Jones of the United States looks on prior to his UFC Light Heavyweight Title bout against Thiago Santos of Brazil at T-Mobile Arena on July 06, 2019 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Jones defeated Santos by decision. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)
The UFC supremo believes the former heavyweight champion Stipe Miocic makes a perfect match-up for Jones. “You know, he and Stipe probably makes sense. Either Vegas or New York,” White said in an interview.
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Even though Miocic has been inactive for a while, he stands number two on the heavyweight roster. Hence, this fight provides the best path for Jones to reach the title. But only if he gets through one of the best heavyweights Miocic.
Do you think Jones will get through Miocic? What is your reaction to the altercation between Jones and Tuivasa? Let us know in the comments below.
