Jon Jones has full confidence in Israel Adesanya heading into UFC 293.
Adesanya is ready to place his middleweight title up for grabs in opposition to Sean Strickland in the primary occasion of the pay-per-view (PPV) from Australia. Jones and Adesanya have had fairly the fascinating relationship over the previous few years. From exchanging heated barbs, teasing a possible superfight over the course of some years, to now seemingly being on pleasant phrases.
Jones was requested about Adesanya’s upcoming title protection throughout his look on the OverDogs Podcast. “Bones” stated, though Strickland is a talented fighter, he believes Adesanya can do every part Strickland can do – simply higher.
“I obtained Izzy successful simply because he’s extra versatile,” Jones stated. “He does every part that Sean does, simply far more calculated.”
Adesanya not too long ago re-captured the 185-pound strap from Alex Pereira again in April. “Stylebender” knocked out his longtime rival within the second spherical after a masterful displaying. Now, he’ll swap gears to Strickland, who’s on a two-fight win streak.
Whereas Strickland has confirmed to be fairly the striker in his personal proper, Jones doesn’t consider he’s on the identical degree as Adesanya.
“Izzy might beat Strickland in a boxing match if he needed to,” Jones stated. “I feel he’s extra calculated, and I feel his energy is a couple of steps up above Strickland as effectively.”
