Harsh response! Islam Makhachev resorts to bringing up Jon Jones' past in a discussion and demands an explanation.

Makhachev in the corner during a UFC fight. Photo: Reproduction/X/UFC

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The back-and-forth between Islam Makhachev and Jon Jones continues at full speed. Recently, the Russian gave an opinion about 'Bones' career that was not well received by him. Then, last Monday (14), the American blasted his new rival . This Tuesday (15), it was the turn of the UFC welterweight champion (up to 77,1 kg) not to leave the greatest fighter in MMA history without a response.

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After seeing Jones deny using banned substances in his prime and provoking him, the owner of the longest winning streak of all time in the UFC was not intimidated. Makhachev once again acknowledged how great the American is as a fighter. However, the Russian, without forgetting the controversies that 'Bones' has been involved in inside and outside of MMA, demanded greater responsibility from him, since he generally doesn't admit when he's wrong.

“Jon, I’m not trying to diminish your achievements in any way. But your whole life seems to be tied to breaking the rules, one way or another, and somehow you’re never to blame,” the MMA legend wrote on his official 'X' account.

Makhachev's history in MMA

Islam Makhachev , 34, is a UFC double champion and an MMA legend. With four successful title defenses, the Russian holds the record in the lightweight division (up to 70,3 kg). He began his career in the sport in 2010 and debuted in the UFC's biggest organization in 2015.

In this discipline, Khabib Nurmagomedov 's friend built a record of 29 wins and one loss. The welterweight champion's main victories were over Alexander Volkanovski (twice), Arman Tsarukyan , Charles Oliveira , Dustin Poirier , Ian Machado Garry , Jack Della Maddalena , and Renato Moicano.

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