Despite the pronounced discrepancy in weight, there’s been much talk of a possible ‘superfight’ between reigning UFC light heavyweight king Jon Jones and surging middleweight Israel Adesanya.
Both men share a mutual interest in the bout, and UFC president Dana White also seems keen on the matchup.
In fact, speaking to TMZ Sports in a recent interview, the longtime fight promoter said ‘Bones’ will need start taking ‘The Last Stylebender’ seriously should the interim middleweight champ beat Robert Whittaker to unify the titles at UFC 243.
“I do (have interest in that fight),” White said of Jones vs.