Jon Jones supplied some perception into why he determined to just accept a gig teaching towards Nate Diaz on a Russian actuality TV present.
In Could, information broke that ‘Bones’ was headed to Thailand to movie ALF Actuality, a collection just like The Final Fighter, which was set to see Jones and Diaz coach reverse each other. Nonetheless, Diaz’s involvement within the present got here to a crashing halt after a scuffle on set advanced into an all-out brawl, prompting his staff to depart the present. Jones finally stayed and continued to movie the present.
It’s actually not the primary time Diaz and his staff have been concerned in an impromptu melee.
Regardless of now not collaborating within the present, the ‘Stockton Samurai’ opted to remain in Thailand and spent a while sightseeing with the consensus GOAT. In a video on Diaz’s YouTube channel, Jones spoke about his choice to just accept the distinctive alternative.
“I don’t have a look at it as a rivalry. I’m honored to be right here with Nate Diaz. I’ve all the time been a fan of Nate Diaz—he’s an absolute legend within the sport. Him and his brother are legends. The best way I have a look at it’s, I’m popping out right here to attempt to inspire the boys, to encourage the boys, attempt to train them one thing new, and simply share with the fellows.
“Finally, whether or not one among my guys wins or Nate’s guys win, I really feel like all of us win, ’trigger we get to know one another, we get to be collectively, and share one thing that all of us get pleasure from.”
As Jon Jones explores thailand, Tom Aspinall is left ready
Whereas Jon Jones’ misadventures in Thailand have been properly documented on his social media channels, UFC followers are left questioning when he’ll truly defend his heavyweight title towards the promotion’s reigning interim heavyweight champion, Tom Aspinall.
Dana White has expressed confidence that Jones vs. Aspinall will occur in 2025, although his phrases supply little solace for MMA fanatics.
Lately, one particularly annoyed fan launched a Change.org petition, demanding that the UFC CEO strip Jones of his strap. As of this writing, over 153,000 individuals have signed.
