Unbeaten middleweight contender Khamzat Chimaev expressed his desire for a future fight with heavyweight champion Jon Jones. However, Jones quickly shut down the idea, stating that Chimaev should not entertain such thoughts.
| Jon Jones vs Khamzat Chimaev: A Dream Matchup |
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| Unbeaten middleweight contender, Khamzat Chimaev, recently expressed his desire for a future fight with heavyweight champion Jon Jones. However, Jones quickly shut down the idea, stating that Chimaev should not entertain such thoughts. Chimaev, currently ranked number nine in the middleweight division, has an impressive 13-fight unbeaten streak since his debut in mixed martial arts. His most recent victory came against former welterweight champion Kamaru Usman. On the other hand, Jones, a native of Endicott, has been inactive since his return to the Octagon last year, where he claimed the heavyweight crown with a dominant submission win over Ciryl Gane. Despite Chimaev’s aspirations, Jones made it clear that a fight between them is not on the horizon. |
Jon Jones vs Khamzat Chimaev: A Dream Matchup
Unbeaten middleweight contender, Khamzat Chimaev, recently expressed his desire for a future fight with heavyweight champion Jon Jones. However, Jones quickly shut down the idea, stating that Chimaev should not entertain such thoughts. Chimaev, currently ranked number nine in the middleweight division, has an impressive 13-fight unbeaten streak since his debut in mixed martial arts. His most recent victory came against former welterweight champion Kamaru Usman. On the other hand, Jones, a native of Endicott, has been inactive since his return to the Octagon last year, where he claimed the heavyweight crown with a dominant submission win over Ciryl Gane. Despite Chimaev’s aspirations, Jones made it clear that a fight between them is not on the horizon.
Chimaev’s Dream Matchup
Khamzat Chimaev, when asked about a potential fight with Jon Jones, expressed his confidence in defeating the heavyweight champion. He acknowledged the challenge that Jones poses but mentioned that he has trained with Alexander Gustafsson, who had two competitive fights against Jones. Chimaev believes that he can replicate Gustafsson’s success and create his own legacy. However, Jones advised Chimaev to ignore such questions and not entertain the idea of a fight between them.
Jones’ Response
Jon Jones responded to Chimaev’s comments on social media, urging him to stop entertaining the idea of a fight. Jones made it clear that he does not see a matchup with Chimaev in his future. While Chimaev sees it as a dream fight, Jones believes that Chimaev should focus on other opponents and not let people ask him about potential matchups that are unlikely to happen.
