The rivalry between Jon Jones and Rashad Evans has only just begun to intensify.
While making an appearance on the CBS sports talk-show “Sportsnite,” the two light heavyweights didn’t hold back from hiding their true feelings towards one another, especially Evans.
“I don’t respect Jon as a person,” Evans said. “I think Jon is fake and Jon is fake just by sitting here and saying this is not going to be personal.”
The bitter rivals had a fallout last year and have since traded words back-and-forth.
Jones and Evans were expected to meet on two separate occasions, before injuries to both men prevented a potential bout from occurring.
But with both competitors seemingly healthy and prepared for an anticipated grudge match, they will finally meet inside the Octagon on April 21st.
Evans will look to end Jones’ title reign, as well as snap the 24-year-old’s six-fight winning streak, which includes victories over Ryan Bader, Mauricio “Shogun” Rua and Lyoto Machida.
UFC 145 is scheduled for April 21st, live from the Phillips Arena in Atlanta, Georgia.
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