UFC 117 video preview, Jon Jones and more on ESPNs 'MMA Live'
by Jesse Holland on Aug 6, 2010 9:40 AM EDT
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I think Rashad will end up fighting Jones.
I got a feeling Rashad is getting a little envious of the attention Bones is getting.
by HappyLittleTreez on Aug 6, 2010 10:24 AM EDT reply actions
By the time that happens
Jones will be ready to take him.
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by Dirty_Sanchez on Aug 6, 2010 10:26 AM EDT up reply actions
Why not "rush" him along?
Everyone seems to agree that we can’t bring him along too quick? What is the risk of giving him tough fights? I don’t see the problem…maybe he loses…so what…is that going to ruin his fragile ego or something because he’s 23? We send guys to war at 18. What do you need maturity for to hold a UFC belt, it’s not like he’s running for office. The fight game is a short and tenuous one, who knows when he’s going to get hurt and not be able to, or want to fight. He’s a grown man with 12 professional fights and and six UFC wins (I’m counting Hamill as a win) , if he deserves a title shot, give it to him.
by H.I. McDunnough on Aug 6, 2010 10:29 AM EDT reply actions
I agree, people have gotten title shots for doing much less than what Jones has been doing.
by HappyLittleTreez on Aug 6, 2010 10:32 AM EDT up reply actions
Getting success to quickly
can be a very bad thing. Jones has a good head on his shoulders and a well checked ego right now but….throw in some bright lights, a pile of money, and a pile of ass and you have a recipe for disaster.
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Three things I must do before I die:
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3. Punch Shia Labeouf in the face
by Dirty_Sanchez on Aug 6, 2010 10:33 AM EDT up reply actions
I don’t see it as the UFC’s job to play psychiatrist for him because he’s young. I also don’t see the difference between giving him money and fame now or 2 fights from now, at some point he’s going to have to deal with it. Plus he’s already got money and fame and probably had more quality ass than I’ve had hot meals.
by H.I. McDunnough on Aug 6, 2010 10:40 AM EDT up reply actions
Good points. However,
I believe the UFC is trying prevent Jones turning “Silva”. That would derail a future money train.
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Three things I must do before I die:
1. Finish a marathon
2. Learn to surf
3. Punch Shia Labeouf in the face
by Dirty_Sanchez on Aug 6, 2010 10:48 AM EDT up reply actions
It isn't just that
If he is thrown in the fire and loses to a tough guy or two, it damages the mystique, and ergo the marketability of the fighter. He’s already becoming a big draw to the hardcore fans and building that aura of invincibility if beneficial to the UFC.
was that the first time Silva did an interview in English?
I certainly haven’t seen him speak English before, and I can see why he always uses a translator.
I saw
an interview he did with Ariel Helwani a day or two ago, that was in English
by Jordan Coleman on Aug 6, 2010 2:43 PM EDT up reply actions
Silva will own him
He didn’t want to look anderson in the eye after that lol
btw guys, I found a site that knows what Anderson Silva will walk out with tomorrow night, do you think it will look good on him? i don’t know, blue is too bright for him lol
http://www.themmagearstore.com/2010/08/silver-star-anderson-silva-ufc-117-walkout-tee-exclusive/
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