Jon Jones 'hates' when people mention Rashad Evans, who 'has nothing to do with his heart and who he is right now'
by Geno Mrosko on Mar 9, 2011 3:33 PM EST
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The UFC 128 conference call went down today (March 9) and was a rather pedestrian affair. Mauricio Rua, Urijah Faber and Eddie Wineland kept it lighthearted and for the most part, so did Jon Jones.
That is, until a certain name came up.
"I want to be clear to other reporters, that I absolutely HATE when people mention Rashad Evans, especially throughout this training camp. He's a friend of mine but I'm fighting Mauricio "Shogun," one of the best fighters that's been around for a long time. So for people to even be mentioning Rashad Evans right now, I think, is ludicrous. Rashad is not in my mind, he's not in my being, he has absolutely zero to do with my heart and who I am right now. Right now it's me vs. Jon Jones and right now I'm beating all the weakness out of myself, I'm beating all the give-up out of myself, I'm beating the lack of cardio, I'm beating the lack of confidence; any sign of weakness that's within my heart right now, I'm getting rid of it. The fact that people are bringing up Rashad, it almost angers me. Rashad has nothing to do with "Shogun" and I think from here on out I won't even answer a question about Rashad."
Jones has officially drawn the line in the sand -- he's done answering questions about Rashad Evans until he finally throws down with Mauricio Rua at UFC 128 on March 19 in New Jersey.
The fast-rising prospect, who is right on the cusp of realizing his dream of winning one of the most prestigious titles in the entire sport, is sick and tired of having to answer questions about a potential fight against his teammate and training partner. He even goes so far as to say that "Suga" has nothing to do with his heart or who he is right now.
Which seems like an odd thing to say, considering that they are, as stated, training partners.
As it were, only 10 days remain until showtime, where the talk ends and the fighting begins. But is "Bones" going into his clash against "Shogun" with a little too much emotion on account of the constant badgering from the media about a potential fight against Evans?
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oh man!!! dems fightin' words
I don't roll on shabbos!
by ChrisUSA on Mar 9, 2011 3:38 PM EST via mobile reply actions
I see bones n rashad having a falling out in the future
Especially with Rashad’s premadonna attitude.
He’s going to be Jon “broken bones” jones when shogun is finished though!
by soupdz28 on Mar 9, 2011 5:33 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
I dunno man, Bones may take it.
I was really surprised with how he handled Bader..threw him like a little kid. Its crazy knowing hes 1 yr younger than me and already fighting for the belt in the UFC.
I don't roll on shabbos!
I know :-/
I’m just really pulling for shogun in this fight
by soupdz28 on Mar 10, 2011 1:55 AM EST via mobile up reply actions
Rua would of beatin and battered Rashads ass
Jones better have his cardio right. Should be one hell of a fight.
this is one of those fights where i wont be surprised no matter who wins
Its such a toss up with so many variables involved. I cant wait
I don't roll on shabbos!
by ChrisUSA on Mar 9, 2011 3:40 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
I hope Rua’s is right also.
I want to see both at optimal levels so there are no excuses.
Anyone putting money on Rua?
Looks like an attractive bet right now.
Most people don't know what they're doing, and a lot of them are really good at it.
I’d swap Tibua for Pellegrino.
Most people don't know what they're doing, and a lot of them are really good at it.
depends on the line.
I like Pellegrino, but I’d like to see the odds before betting.
I think Jim Miller’s a steal at +210.
Fighting solves everything.
Damn that is a steal.
Most people don't know what they're doing, and a lot of them are really good at it.
Yeah I figured when I looked at the lines.
Most people don't know what they're doing, and a lot of them are really good at it.
kamal connects, and its lights OUT!!!!!
on paper miller should thrash him….but on paper means shit when the cage doors close. I have a feeling Kamal will catch him and CRACK him HARD!!!
miller is the much better fighter tho!
Kamal connectedon Varner...a LOT
and also on Bartimus. He put neither out, but completely telegraphs his rock ’em sock ’em arms.
I actually expect a laugher in this one.
He also connected in the groin a couple of times.
Most people don't know what they're doing, and a lot of them are really good at it.
JG – could be right, upsets happen all the time except for most people on this site that can’t see anyone but the favorite winning all the time. Trap fight equals money in my pocket
by DJF on Mar 9, 2011 4:58 PM EST up reply actions
i dont do gay ass sig bets...been on this site for like 5 years, and have never once done a sig bet
I bet enough cash on fights…losing a sig, is maningless to me
i bet shogun the day after this fight was announced!!!!!!!
Jones is in sooo much fucking trouble…to many variables for affecting his 1st big show!!!
variables working against JOnes:
- The pressure of dealing with the biggest moment of his professional LIFE!!! The Bright stage, his Big fight…..think this is too much to handle for shogun? hell no…my man been shinning on the biggest of stages in saitama arena in front of 50,000 people when he was 23 years old….Shogun is a prime time fighter, the big stage is where he shines best!
- No rest time for BOnes body. forget the bader fight…just going from peaking in 1 training camp…to a training camp designed for a 5 round fight, has to take a toll on his body.
-Lighter then he will ever be on fight night. He will lose much of his already over rated size advantage against shogun. he weighed only 216lbs like 10 days ago…
-in addition to the pressure, he has all this rashad evans homo baby mamma drama in his life, 10 weeks out from a title fight. who knows how it will effect his training.
The fact that he has never even tasted a fighter witht the caliber of ju jitsu and muy tai that shogun posses. Bones doesnt even get to train with that level of aggressive jits in training. no one at jacksons has the type of razor guard that shogun has…they are a bunch of wrestlers.
and the winner via submission due to strikes, and STILL UFC LHW CHAMPION of the woooooorld, Mauricio SHOGUN RUUUUUAAAAAAAAAA!!!!!
We all said that about Forrest vs Shogun too right?
And what is the overall difference, we have an injured as usual Shogun returning from an extended layoff fighting….
Oh wait, there is one major difference….. Jon Jones has 5x the skill Forrest had…..
Nothing Ever Changes When Nothing Ever Changes
5x?
someone is either swinging from Bones’ nuts or hates Forrest, who is still ranked #6 in the world after making Rich look not so good.
yup
Forrest never gets enough credit. Who was the last guy in the UFC to actually beat Rampage decisively?
Fighting solves everything.
no one?
forrest? not so deciseve
rashad? not so much
machida? not so much (even if you believe machida won)
That looks like the blighted beak mask for the medic in TF2.
Most people don't know what they're doing, and a lot of them are really good at it.
no no no, shogun had no acl in his leg during the forrest fight...the lunatic went into that fight with a bum leg.
after his surgeries he looked like crap against coleman, and got hurt again because he was getting his surgeries done by witch doctors in a brazilian piggy tribe as chael sonnen would say…uncle dana made his ass go to the best surgeon in america this time…shogun learned his lesson on fighting when he isnt ready…and respects bones too much, and loves his title too much, to step into that cage unless he is in championship shape!!!
It takes NFL players a full year to regain their original speed
That is after a full year of rehab, so essentially 2 years to recover from an ACL surgery. Shogun has ahd 3 surgeries in 4 years. I am not sure he is completely healed from the second one, lt alone the last one.
I do take confidence in the fact . .
that his training videos look like his foot work is great and his kicks are as vicious as ever.
Deuce, John G, Stinky, and Haglnuts. The four horsemen of the Rua apocalypse. Join us, or die.
Man I don't know
My heart tells me that Shogun is the better fighter. My head keeps telling me that Bones length and TD ability will temper Shogun’s ability to kick.
When I watched Bones take down Bader with one hand before Bader really even reacted, I was shocked. In fact, I have been shocked with something Bones does in every single fight I have seen. The suplex on Bonnar, the Hellbows on Vera and Hammill, the crucifix on Vlad. Bones is a scarily long and athletic grappler who took Bader’s right hand square on the jaw and kept coming.
I can’t wait for this fight!!! i have not been so amped for a fight since Forrest/Spider (should I have admitted that? lol)
After Diego beats Koscheck...
He fights Fitch/Shields and he will be ready for St Pierre.
Current Sig Bet Record: 0-0-1
its sad that diego never got his title shit when he was on fire back in the day. he would have probably beaten hughes and became ufc champion.
now i dont ever see him wearing the title
The fact that he has never even tasted a fighter witht the caliber of ju jitsu and muy tai that shogun posses. Bones doesnt even get to train with that level of aggressive jits in training. no one at jacksons has the type of razor guard that shogun has…they are a bunch of wrestlers.
I wont get into an argument with you once again because you just throw out random things that arent facts and push them as facts but I couldnt but help comment on this one. I dont want people to think you are in any way right.
Rich Chavez is going to represent the U.S. in Jiu Jitsu in the Olympics. Already qualified. Shogun has an awesome guard right and awesome leg locks? Well this guy is one of the best leg submission grapplers in the world. How do I know that? because I have seen it with my own eyes. Dont think Jackson’s only has wrestlers. Its far from the truth.
Bones is getting plenty of guard/BJJ training even before this fight. Do you think he was going to rely on raw talent forever? He has done plenty of work with John Donaher and Renzo Gracie. Ironic huh? Renzo has an academy in New York and wait for it.. wait for it.. those were the roots from which Jones came from. He has plenty of guys, Gregs and Gaido-Jitsu, Renzo and his traditional jiu jitsu, Donaher and his jiu jitsu, Rolles has worked with him. He has tapped plenty of the highly touted grapplers in the gym. He works alot with Brian Stann and they always roll with actual Brazilians who come to the gym who are actual black belts. Not too mention he spends time doing some work at Gracie-Barra.
Aww screw it, let me share the truth for you guys so you wont feed into John G.s constant lies.
No rest time for BOnes body. forget the bader fight…just going from peaking in 1 training camp…to a training camp designed for a 5 round fight, has to take a toll on his body.
The pressure of dealing with the biggest moment of his professional LIFE!!! The Bright stage, his Big fight…..think this is too much to handle for shogun? hell no…
This is the best thing for Bones as a young fighter. Since its a short camp he wont be overly overwhelmed about the magnitude of this fight. Take it from someone who has been in a position where I became overwhelmed due to a high magnitude fight it makes a difference if you get too much time to think about it. Its better that Bones has no time to think about it while he trains for the toughest fight of his career so far.
He was in amazing shape for Bader and quickly switched to a new camp. Which is awesome because in this fight he will be in the best shape of his entire career. Which is good because he will need his best foot forward in this fight.
Lighter then he will ever be on fight night. He will lose much of his already over rated size advantage against shogun. he weighed only 216lbs like 10 days ago
They never said anything about his bulk, its his reach. Which hasnt changed. He will have the power advantage no matter how much he weighs as Bones is easily one of the strongest 205ers in the world.
in addition to the pressure, he has all this rashad evans homo baby mamma drama in his life, 10 weeks out from a title fight. who knows how it will effect his training.
Believe me, they have Bones completely focused on this fight. They have been asking him about fighting Rashad and Keith far longer then this camp, he knows how to handle it. He isnt mentally weak in any sense of the word.
And lets be honest here he will be the physically stronger, faster and more explosive of the two. Not saying Bones will win but lets get real if any of you think Shogun will be 100% in this fight. Shogun will never be 100% in that knee again. Three surgeries?
Anybody in this sport without a loss hasnt fought the right guy yet - Keith Jardine
by AintNoSunshine on Mar 9, 2011 5:33 PM EST up reply actions
why on earth would some one ask jones to fight jardine?
that’s straight up murder right there. Gotta give props to jardine ’cause he always brings it but he loses 10 out of 10 times that fight
hey have been asking him about fighting Rashad and Keith far longer then this camp
I didnt mean this week. I mean it has been asked before while Keith was in the UFC. Would you fight your teammates? Keith and Rashad were both LHW’s.
Anybody in this sport without a loss hasnt fought the right guy yet - Keith Jardine
by AintNoSunshine on Mar 9, 2011 5:49 PM EST up reply actions
i would beat my friends with a keyboard if i had to
a few times i’ve laid the verbal smackdown on my peers, once for about 90 minutes or so (bunch of dumbasses couldn’t rollback a live application thus losing some money), given the chance i would fight’em for free!
and yes, i’m not the best person to work with it seems ;). I just tend to never hold back on my opinion and expect the best posible work from my peers.
So why even answer the question then?
He came out and said he’d fight Rashad, that was him, not us. Now he comes out with this BS back peddling.
Give it up John, you’re TRYING so hard to be ‘humble’ and please everyone, stop being a punk a man up. You know what, get the hell out of all interviews, get off your twitter BS and go train because my fighter Shogun is training his ass off for you son. Lets see if you’re still worrying about Rashad and how many followers you have on Twitter when your iatch a** is out on the floor and you’re knocked out.
Shogun Rua p4p best, I called it.
Pro MMA Record is: 41-0
Did you even read the sotry before your dumbass remarks..?
I didn’t see 1 spot of back peddling. He basically said to stop asking him about Rashad because he is fighting Shogun.
2nd, “he came right out and said he’d fight Rashad.” Did he? Or was he answering a question he was being asked? You do realize that when you see them in interviews that someone actually asked a question right? Or is this you imaging the WWE guys?
I don’t really expect much reality from you since you always back that real punk Bisping but still. You say Jones is a punk because he tries to please people and Bisping is cool because he spits on his opponents?
Nothing Ever Changes When Nothing Ever Changes
At least bisping is being his own person, punk kid Jones is out trying to please everyone, which is boring as hell.
Yes he was answering questions, but did the kid have to? Seriously, didn’t his mam teach him anything at home or what. You don’t want to answer a question then don’t.. Don’t answer it then come out iatching like a little girl after. Man the hell out, get off twitter and go train because my fighter is going to DESTROY you kid, he might retire you.
Shogun Rua p4p best, I called it.
Pro MMA Record is: 41-0
Yeajh, I can hear that interview
So Jon… How do you… ?
response – I won’t answer that
Okay, what about….?
response – I won’t answer that, my Mam said I didn’t have too
What is the point of the interview Jon?
response – I won’t answer that
Nothing Ever Changes When Nothing Ever Changes
while Danago usually trolls, he/she is absolutely right on this one.
Jones opened his stupid mouth, now he has to deal with it.
This lack of concentration is a bad thing because I’d prefer seeing Shogun smash a focused Jones, so there are no excuses.
in fact will everyone stop mentioning ratshit! hes irrelevant!
is bones just mentioning him to keep his name in the news? rashad was never relevant even when he was champ imo.before he won the title he kayoed an old ass chuck and lost a decision to a natural mw.he got poleaxed by machida and beat silva who was carrying a back injury and squeaked by an out of shape page.incidentally both wouldve beat ratshit if it was a 5 round fight.so piss off back to obscurity shad u will never be champ again!That is all
"whats the difference if Bruce Springsteen is his shidoshi?"
Not liking a fighter is one thing... but seriously, let's give respect where it is due.
The guy still only has 1 loss in his career and is former champ.
Jones sounds bitter here, the wording is also really weird.
He doesn’t sound like a guy who is in the mind state to beat Shogun.
I think this situation made it awkward for those 2 and it has taken a mental toll on Jones.
Fedor.
It hasnt. Just media and people digging way too deep into it. The media wont effect their relationship.
Anybody in this sport without a loss hasnt fought the right guy yet - Keith Jardine
by AintNoSunshine on Mar 9, 2011 5:35 PM EST up reply actions
He is still a kid
A very media-unsavvy kid. Small outbursts like this are to be a bit expected when all eyes are on you. Nothing more than a wee bit of petulance.
He is still going to take down and dominate Shogun.
He is still going to take down and get his arm ripped off by Shogun.
Shogun Rua p4p best, I called it.
Pro MMA Record is: 41-0
I am
Unlike you I have several computers at different places.
Shogun Rua p4p best, I called it.
Pro MMA Record is: 41-0
He is still going to take down and get his arm ripped off by Shogun.
Shogun Rua p4p best, I called it.
Pro MMA Record is: 41-0
Because Shogun has such an awesome high guard?
Anybody in this sport without a loss hasnt fought the right guy yet - Keith Jardine
by AintNoSunshine on Mar 9, 2011 5:36 PM EST up reply actions
Yes he does
He’s shown his awesome jits. You don’t need to be Bj Penn to snap someones arm.
Shogun Rua p4p best, I called it.
Pro MMA Record is: 41-0
by danago on Mar 9, 2011 6:54 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
But my point is Shogun has never shown a good high guard to snatch arm bars with. He is a more low guard go for sweeps to get up or snatch a leg kind of BJJ guy
Anybody in this sport without a loss hasnt fought the right guy yet - Keith Jardine
by AintNoSunshine on Mar 9, 2011 6:56 PM EST up reply actions
The only way Shogun beats Bones is by sub
I’ve never been a Shogun nut hugger even though I like him. Jones has this unless his inexperience catches up with him and Shogun pulls off a submission, I imagine it would be by guillotine, Jones has a long neck n arms, Shogun should look for subs all night long.
"Gold medals aren't really made of gold.
They're made of sweat, determination,
and a hard-to-find alloy called guts"
You are correct
Although I think Bones will use his wrestling to nullify the stand up. And I’m sure these guys learn some sub defense at Jackson’s
wrestling
exactly Jjs, Jones is too strong n long for Shogun to be totally effective in the standup, if any clinching happens Jones is throwing shogun to the ground,,, that’s where this fight will be won or lost… c’mon HD, don’t be such an egghead
"Gold medals aren't really made of gold.
They're made of sweat, determination,
and a hard-to-find alloy called guts"
oh'' HB... for Boiled
"Gold medals aren't really made of gold.
They're made of sweat, determination,
and a hard-to-find alloy called guts"
If Jones ties up with Shogun, he's going to be eating knees and elbows.
All of you counting Shogun out, proclaiming that Bones will man-handle him anywhere the fight goes, have gone bonkers. Although I’ll give you some credit Thor, I do think Shogun will be putting heavy emphasis on his submission skills from his back – because I think that Shogun thinks that Bones plans on shooting in pretty quick and attempt to repeat what he did against Bader.
Shogun is going to beat Bones. No big deal for Bones, he is great and will be even greater one day, but it’s Shogun’s time to shine and he’s not getting tooled by some snitch! ;)
While Shogun is strong offensively from his own clinch…. when he is the one being clinched he isnt as good. Thats where I give a clear advantage to Bones
Anybody in this sport without a loss hasnt fought the right guy yet - Keith Jardine
by AintNoSunshine on Mar 9, 2011 6:20 PM EST up reply actions
Jones height will also be a problem for Shogun in the clinch, I don’t think he will connect with to many knees to the head if any. Jones can’t help but throw that’s his style… if Jones manages to keep his distance from Shogun on the feet I think Jones wins it, if it goes to the clinch they cancel eachother out, WHEN it goes to the ground Jones will be scoring more points, n Shogun will look for control n subs… my guess is Jones TKO’s Shogun with elbows or fight stopped by cuts
"Gold medals aren't really made of gold.
They're made of sweat, determination,
and a hard-to-find alloy called guts"
I won't be suprised if jones retires or says fightings not for him
After shogun mops the floor w/him!
" What kills us only makes us makes us stronger. " - Peter Griffin
by d*locc on Mar 9, 2011 4:21 PM EST via mobile reply actions
I won't be suprised if jones retires or says fightings not for him
After shogun mops the floor w/him!
" What kills us only makes us makes us stronger. " - Peter Griffin
by d*locc on Mar 9, 2011 4:21 PM EST via mobile reply actions
Sorry ANS
to continue torturing you with these posts but I had to print this one. That quote is gold.
Forget it Donny, you're out of your element.
As soon as I see topics like these I dread the comment sections. I know people are going to speculate and all that but hey its the nature of the beast. I just dont like when people spew lies and twist things, but yeah I know as soon as I read this.. I was like damnit not again. Maybe its good I am taking a break for a while for this camp.
Anybody in this sport without a loss hasnt fought the right guy yet - Keith Jardine
by AintNoSunshine on Mar 9, 2011 5:37 PM EST up reply actions
Hope things go well for you over the next few weeks man. I will be absent from Mania for next few weeks as well. I am surprised Greg hasn’t come out with a quote relating to this mess….
Of course he has. For everyone ten people that ask Bones about Rashad, 50 ask Greg about what Bones says about Rashad.
Anybody in this sport without a loss hasnt fought the right guy yet - Keith Jardine
by AintNoSunshine on Mar 9, 2011 5:50 PM EST up reply actions
sounds like you are tired of talking about this as well
Is that due to mania questions or real life questions or just a general displeasure over the situation?
I just dont like the situation. Dont like the idea of Rashad/Bones fighting. Tired of everyone who thinks there pussies for not wanting to fight. For people overly critical of Greg despite not knowing his feelings and reasoning behind it all. Just discouraging.
Anybody in this sport without a loss hasnt fought the right guy yet - Keith Jardine
by AintNoSunshine on Mar 9, 2011 5:54 PM EST up reply actions
Understood
One of my biggest frustrations coming on here is hearing people call fighters pussies. Dude who get punched in the face for a living, pussies. Right. I don’t even want to imagine what that makes me. It is a tough situation, and actually, I did a fanpost on this exact topic about 8 months ago.
See here is what people dont understand
And I wont dig too deep so its not drawn out but.. beating your teammate/friend could cost the guy potentially tens or hundreds of thousands of dollars? So the whole well for a million dollars or your depriving him of a pay day argument doesnt work. For one you go in there to win, to take away their win bonus. To potentially set them back, maybe they re negotiate after the fight a new contract. Now he gets less money. Maybe he is on a losing streak and you just sent him out the door.
It also makes training with teammates tricky. While you want to progress by learning and sparring with these guys to improve your game will they give you 100% knowing the more you learn from them the more you can use against them if you ever fought. So now do you have the best relationship with them? Are they true teammates?
And people say well its their job this isnt a team sport….MMA is violent and dangerous but wil two friends really let there hands go or really torque on a submission? Would you fight your cousin for a million dollars in your backyard? Probably because you must be desperate for money but would you be comfortable hurting that friend or family member in a serious way? Maybe your the guy who ends their career?
Anybody in this sport without a loss hasnt fought the right guy yet - Keith Jardine
by AintNoSunshine on Mar 9, 2011 6:09 PM EST up reply actions
This a great point, and why I hate it when Dana says that he can make anyone fight anyone.
Dana, who has never fought in the cage, doesn’t know or care about these factors. But all that said ANS, it’s still a pretty foolish thing for Bones to come out and say he has no problem fighting Rashad.
I think that was an impulse he should’ve controlled. IMO.
No he said if thats what the boss says he would have to do it so he doesnt lose his job. Bones doesnt want to fight Rashad.
Anybody in this sport without a loss hasnt fought the right guy yet - Keith Jardine
by AintNoSunshine on Mar 9, 2011 6:23 PM EST up reply actions
I hear that, but there are ways of being diplomatic, even when the boss is around.
I’ve been in situations at work where my boss (who is a great person), has put me in a contrasting position to my co-workers, and I easily avoided the situation by simply saying, “That’s not something I’m comfortable doing at this time”.
Jones is going into a title fight, how can he possibly lose his job?
I don’t mean to be disrespectful ANS, cuz I know he’s your boy, but I feel like he is a bit too “confident” for his own good righ now, and the implying that he will fight Rashad comes from a belief that he is the best.
Again, no offense, that’s just how I feel.
Not that my "feelings" matter.
Lol. But I actually like Shad, and respect his game. He can be cocky at times, but as soon as this Jones-Shogun news came out, he supported Bones, said he was pulling for him, said he wouldn’t fight him.
Just seems like he’s been a better friend to Jones then Jones has been to him.
Its all media delusion my man.
Anybody in this sport without a loss hasnt fought the right guy yet - Keith Jardine
by AintNoSunshine on Mar 9, 2011 6:30 PM EST up reply actions
Fair enough. You're one of the reasonable few on this site who
is always respectful and all-around nice guy. I retract my statements about Jones and apologize.
But, I still reserve the right to want to see him get beat. Lol.
No need to apologize but dont be fooled that what the media presents is truth all the time. And you dont have to be a Bones fan or want him to win, to be honest with you I am a huge Shogun fan and have always loved his Muay Thai.
Anybody in this sport without a loss hasnt fought the right guy yet - Keith Jardine
by AintNoSunshine on Mar 9, 2011 6:33 PM EST up reply actions
Well, I know a thing or 2 about media manipulation.
My feelings about Jones have been formulated from interviews and not sound bytes or clips.
But having good friends, I wouldn’t like it if someone disrespected them or said they didn’t like them, so my apology stands, outta respect for you.
There aren’t enough guys on here like you and a few others who come to mind who are fair-minded regardless of the situation.
I see more and more guys here who just hate on fighters and shit all over their accomplishments.
I may not like a guy like Bones or Lesnar, but I still would not discredit their abilities or accomplishments.
Honestly though I can see why people think he is cocky but he really isnt. I tottally understand where people get that from but if you hung out with him just one time.. one time thats all you would see how down to earth, humble and genuine he is. He is just a big kid.
Anybody in this sport without a loss hasnt fought the right guy yet - Keith Jardine
by AintNoSunshine on Mar 9, 2011 6:39 PM EST up reply actions
That's not a good idea.
I’d be like, “Yo Bones, high five!”
Then when he lifted his arm I would go for a double leg and have someone take a pic of me doing a takedown on a bona-fide UFC contender!
Then I would run. Really really fast.
But he is confident. He said he will fight Rashad if he has too. He didnt say Ill beat him or yeah no big deal I got it. He is confident and humble. People say he is cocky he is just the real deal and has different ways of expressing his confidence. And that different way often rubs people the wrong way.
Anybody in this sport without a loss hasnt fought the right guy yet - Keith Jardine
by AintNoSunshine on Mar 9, 2011 6:29 PM EST up reply actions
what jones actually said was
I would fight him if it meant our ‘jobs’… I think even then Koscheck n Fitch would consider fighting eachother… Jones n Rashad are both relevant enough to the UFC to use that leverage to not fight eachother.. if pressure to fight a teamate is applied anywhere in the UFC it should be applied to Kos vs Fitch, that fight has been discussed for years n years. If they haven’t fought then theres no reason for Jones n Rashad to step up n fight eachother it looks like those 2 will be friends n teamates for a long time.
Jones is a young man, very articulate and very mature for his age in some ways and naive in others. People forget he’s 23 yrs old and fans call him fake or cocky for jumping on a bed in a hotel room…. geez get over it
"Gold medals aren't really made of gold.
They're made of sweat, determination,
and a hard-to-find alloy called guts"
These MMA guys get way too philosophical.
They just need to fight and shut the f—- up.
You dont want fighters to have smart intelligent conversations? Do you want them to all be just like Tank Abbott?
Anybody in this sport without a loss hasnt fought the right guy yet - Keith Jardine
by AintNoSunshine on Mar 9, 2011 6:33 PM EST up reply actions
Please see below.
I should have hit the reply button the first time. Sorry.
You have to admit though,
Tank’s philosophy was entertaining at the very least.
Wow.
Not at all. I just want them to be more intelligent. Jon wears his emotions on his sleeve. People are going to ask about Evans because he is up next. These guys get a little too deep, but I have no problem with an intelligent. You never hear Randy Couture talk about someone being or not being in his heart.
But you said they need to fight and shut the F up. And they get way to philosophical. That to me was you saying stop being smart and start punching someone in the face. Thats how I took it.
Anybody in this sport without a loss hasnt fought the right guy yet - Keith Jardine
by AintNoSunshine on Mar 9, 2011 6:43 PM EST up reply actions
I got you man.
No, I have a lot of respect for most fighters. I really like Jones, but I would like him more if he would quit whining. That’s what I meant in the statement above.
I wonder what Jones would do
If he caught Rashad smoking weed?
I’m guessin rat……which would make Rashad want to fight him……then they can have a contender fight with each other after Rua welcomes Bones to the big leagues.
When I die, I want to go peacefully like my Grandfather did, in his sleep -- not screaming, like the passengers in his car
shogu shogun ,
Jones Tko 1Rd , yeah i said it, When jones put his hands on him its over u love shogun , but Light heavy Championship belt is the hardiest to hold , Rampage would destroy Shogun , u say pride but that was the past an Rampage is a better Striker and stronger now, Jon jone will win then u people are over with , next shogun will lose to TO Anderson sliva we takin over YEa
Hello fellas! Long time reader and first time poster.
I like both guys but Im pretty sure that JJ will walk away with the belt. His wrestling will be to much for Rua. Unless Rua can catch Jones in a sub before getting pounded out on the ground its all over already in the first round.. Which means it ends in the opening round either way……. Stupid first post but you get my point. :P
looks like Bones
Is mentally in a good place right now, his sole focus is on Shogun. These things i like to hear now side BS about Rashad.
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