‘He’s the greatest MMA fighter ever… but he’s still a d***head’: Aussie UFC fan favourite Tai Tuivasa slams Jon Jones as a ‘f***ing idiot’ and admits he wants to fight fellow UFC heavyweight
- Tai Tuivasa has slammed Jon Jones as ‘a d***head’ but says he’s the greatest
- The Australian admitted he’s keen to fight jones regardless of possible outcome
- A win against Ciryl Gane in September could see Tuivasa earn a title shot
- Jones will make his return to the octagon over two years since his last bout
Tai Tuivasa has branded Jon Jones as ‘a d***head’ but admitted he’s the ‘best mixed martial arts fighter of all time’.
Jones has built a reputation as one of the greatest fighters in the sport due to his almost flawless 27-1-0 record.
Tuivasa admitted he’s not a fan of the American but is keen to fight his fellow heavyweight regardless of the possible outcome.
Tai Tuivasa admit he’s keen to fight fellow heavyweight Jon jones regardless of the outcome
Jones has not made an appearance in over two years but is set to make heavyweight debut
The 29-year-old said: ‘Jones is probably the best MMA fighter of all time. (But) he’s still a dickhead, you know what I mean?
‘In my personal opinion, yeah, he’s the greatest MMA fighter of all time… But If you’re a f*g idiot then you’re an idiot – and that’s it.
‘If I ever got the opportunity I’d fight him – just to be a part. I do this to say like ‘f**k, I did that you know what I mean?… maybe I might win, maybe I might lose, but at least I can say I got to have a crack.
‘Whatever happens, happens… I think I’m gonna be around for a little bit, and obviously, he’s got a bit left in him.’
A win against Ciryl Gane in September could see the Australian earn a title shot
Tuivasa has become a fans-favourite due to his performances, post-fight celebrations and outspokenness.
A win against Ciryl Gane in September could see the Australian earn a title shot.
Jones, former light-heavyweight champion, is set to make his heavyweight debut later this year after more than two years away from the octagon.
He recently resolved a legal issue stemming from an alleged domestic violence incident last year.