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Social media seemingly went into a meltdown after witnessing Jon Jones and Israel Adesanya together for the first time. They have been getting on each other’s nerves for years. However, it seems that they have squashed the animosity between them. Many fans have shared their reactions on Twitter.

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Jon Jones and Israel Adesanya are two of the biggest UFC stars ever. Both are currently champions in their respective divisions and are the biggest draws the promotion has ever seen. However, they were not on the best of terms with each other prior to shocking the world with a social media post.

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‘The Last Stylebender’ and ‘Bones’ routinely engaged in a war of words on social media since 2019. They talked about each other’s low points like legal struggles, USADA violations, and even Adesanya getting knocked out in one of his fights. Moreover, Jon Jones wanted to fight Israel Adesanya many times in the past. However, the Nigerian-born Kiwi fighter was more focused on making his name in the middleweight division. When Adesanya joined Mark Zuckerberg’s new social media platform, Threads, he shared a video of him hanging out with Jon Jones on his first-ever post on that platform. The video has been circulating around every other social media platform, including Twitter. Let us take a look at what the fans had to say about this unexpected union.

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Fans react to Israel Adesanya catching up with Jon Jones

The fans on social media went into a frenzy after witnessing the two former enemies make up and become friends. They claimed that this sight is like Khabib Nurmagomedov settling his rivalry with Conor McGregor, which hasn’t happened yet.

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Another fan believes that the UFC is also scripted, just like WWE. Moreover, at this point, Khabib Nurmagomedov and Conor McGregor, becoming friends as well, won’t be a surprise to them.

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However, some Twitter users were happy to see both superstars hanging out together.

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One fan believes that Adesanya and Jon Jones may have always liked each other.

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A Twitter user said:

A fan claimed that Adesanya was always a fan of the heavyweight champion.

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The fans are now waiting for Jorge Masvidal and Colby Covington to patch things up.

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With the heat finally gone between Israel Adesanya and Jon Jones, it won’t come as a surprise if other rivals in the UFC find their common ground as well. Fans will hope that things don’t turn ugly again between the two champions.

What do you think about Jon Jones and Israel Adesanya hanging out together? Drop your comments below.

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Himanga Mahanta is a Senior UFC Writer at EssentiallySports and a key pillar of the combat sports team. With over three years in sports journalism, he leads the site’s MMA PPV Live Coverage Desk, closely working with real-time updates, in-depth analysis, and trend-driven insights that keep fans ahead of the curve. From breaking news and beat reports to exclusive stories and sharp opinion pieces, Himanga’s coverage spans the full spectrum of the MMA world. His insightful reporting has earned recognition within the combat sports community, including mentions from notable figures such as Chael Sonnen. A keen observer of fight dynamics and a devoted Conor McGregor fan, Himanga blends passion with journalistic precision, making his work a reliable go-to for UFC followers worldwide.

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