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Skin and Bones: Jon Jones in ESPN 'Body Issue' for 2011

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UFC Light Heavyweight Champion Jon Jones will be the latest mixed martial arts fighter to appear in his birthday suit for the 2011 edition of ESPN Magazine's "The Body Issue."

"Bones" will join past honorees Gina Carano, Randy Couture and Cristiane Santos.

USA Today has more:

Over 20 athletes will appear naked (with private parts strategically covered) in the "Bodies We Want" section of the 2011 issue, said editor-in-chief Chad Millman. The mag's third "exploration and celebration of the athletic form" hits newsstands Oct. 7.

The other male athletes: speedskater Apolo Ohno; NHL player Ryan Kesler; UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones; IndyCar racer Helio Castroneves; snowboarder Louie Vito; boxer Sergio Martinez; marathoner Ryan Hall and paralympian Jeremy Campbell.

"This is an issue in the short time we've been doing it that's become pretty anticipated," says Millman. "In terms of the athletes we've attracted, we feel like the group is really strong."

ESPN the Magazine's third annual "Body Issue" will hit newsstands next week. Any Maniacs plan on picking up a copy? Or does the idea of Jonny and his bone not appeal to you?

Before you decide, be advised that gymnast Alicia Sacramone and soccer goalie Hope Solo will also appear sans clothes.

Giggity.

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god damn i hate this mothafucka

"What are you gonna do, hit him? No, that's a terrible idea, I'll tell you why.. it doesn't unbang your mom. "

by 10thDegreeWhiteBelt on Sep 28, 2011 2:21 PM EDT via mobile reply actions  

Just jealous of him thats all

you wish your body was in a magazine…

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by Newfie3 on Sep 28, 2011 2:34 PM EDT up reply actions  

before you respond

that was a joke by the way. apparently around here if you hate on someone, you are just jealous of them

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by Newfie3 on Sep 28, 2011 2:35 PM EDT up reply actions  

lol

well played

"What are you gonna do, hit him? No, that's a terrible idea, I'll tell you why.. it doesn't unbang your mom. "

by 10thDegreeWhiteBelt on Sep 28, 2011 3:04 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions  

Agreed. Rec’d. +1

"......I'm the best ever. I'm the most brutal and vicious, the most ruthless champion there has ever been. No one can stop me. Lennox is a conqueror? No! He's no Alexander! I'm Alexander! I'm the best ever. I'm Sonny Liston. I'm Jack Dempsey....My style is impetuous, my defense is impregnable, and I'm just ferocious......." - Mike Tyson

by AintNoSunshine on Sep 28, 2011 3:32 PM EDT up reply actions  

lol

Liddell: 'I'll fight anyone, Silva? Yeah sure, Quinton Jackson? Sure, Randy Couture? Sure'

Reporter: 'What about Fedor Emelianenko?'

Liddell: 'Well if I'll have to...I'll fight him...if I have to'

by tkotom on Sep 28, 2011 7:42 PM EDT up reply actions  

ew

it was bad enough last week seeing that picture of him with his shorts rolled up (and down)… short of girls guide to mma i dont see many ‘fans’ buying that. if he genuinly has many fans that arent just bandwagoners

by Simon West on Sep 28, 2011 2:25 PM EDT reply actions  

i love shad reply to that pic of jones

“Put yo hand up on ur hip”

NICK DIAZ.... champ early 2012

by 209stk on Sep 28, 2011 2:31 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions  

im with u on that

NICK DIAZ.... champ early 2012

by 209stk on Sep 28, 2011 2:29 PM EDT via mobile reply actions  

where are Ginas pics from that issue?

oddly enough i remember cyborgs pics and not hers

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by Newfie3 on Sep 28, 2011 2:36 PM EDT reply actions  

They only included one picture of her legs, but they took up pages 26-27.

When a Texan decides to take his chances, you know chances will be taken.

by P-Dub on Sep 28, 2011 2:40 PM EDT up reply actions  

ba dum bum ching!

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by Newfie3 on Sep 28, 2011 2:46 PM EDT up reply actions  

nevermind, how could i forget?

MMA Mania Pool Season 4 - UFC 134 Event Winner.....hey its better than most of you did...

by Newfie3 on Sep 28, 2011 2:47 PM EDT up reply actions  

How could you forget?

"......I'm the best ever. I'm the most brutal and vicious, the most ruthless champion there has ever been. No one can stop me. Lennox is a conqueror? No! He's no Alexander! I'm Alexander! I'm the best ever. I'm Sonny Liston. I'm Jack Dempsey....My style is impetuous, my defense is impregnable, and I'm just ferocious......." - Mike Tyson

by AintNoSunshine on Sep 28, 2011 3:33 PM EDT up reply actions  

ok, that was the before

lets see the current

Nick Diaz - Undisputed 2011 No Show Champion

by hairybumcrack on Sep 28, 2011 7:49 PM EDT up reply actions  

Let's see your current

shredded hairy bum crack

Liddell: 'I'll fight anyone, Silva? Yeah sure, Quinton Jackson? Sure, Randy Couture? Sure'

Reporter: 'What about Fedor Emelianenko?'

Liddell: 'Well if I'll have to...I'll fight him...if I have to'

by tkotom on Sep 28, 2011 8:09 PM EDT up reply actions  

here is your wife now

Nick Diaz - Undisputed 2011 No Show Champion

by hairybumcrack on Sep 28, 2011 8:28 PM EDT up reply actions  

lmfao

and i’d still go her

Liddell: 'I'll fight anyone, Silva? Yeah sure, Quinton Jackson? Sure, Randy Couture? Sure'

Reporter: 'What about Fedor Emelianenko?'

Liddell: 'Well if I'll have to...I'll fight him...if I have to'

by tkotom on Sep 29, 2011 6:52 PM EDT up reply actions  

My wife.

Liddell: 'I'll fight anyone, Silva? Yeah sure, Quinton Jackson? Sure, Randy Couture? Sure'

Reporter: 'What about Fedor Emelianenko?'

Liddell: 'Well if I'll have to...I'll fight him...if I have to'

by tkotom on Sep 28, 2011 8:08 PM EDT up reply actions  

paralympian Jeremy Campbell

I’d much rather have my able-body, thank you

"with a good physique and explosiveness anybody can perform a takedown"
-RoBerto

by Lesnar's striking coach on Sep 28, 2011 2:46 PM EDT reply actions  

maybe if she were blind

you might actually have a shot.

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by Newfie3 on Sep 28, 2011 2:47 PM EDT up reply actions  

She'd still have touch, she'd feel the titanium

"with a good physique and explosiveness anybody can perform a takedown"
-RoBerto

by Lesnar's striking coach on Sep 28, 2011 2:49 PM EDT up reply actions  

I knew there would be some women-types hating this thread...

Seriously you guys sound like little bytches with your blind, I hate him and I dont know why, hate. If you’ve ever had a girlfriend or a sister, you’d see what you’re doing is a female trait. “Ughgh I hate that bitttch…look at her dress…”
I thought MMA was for manly men and tough guys. Drop your balls and act like men. geesh

by XxBomberxX on Sep 28, 2011 2:50 PM EDT reply actions  

touché

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by Newfie3 on Sep 28, 2011 2:54 PM EDT up reply actions  

I think he is sexy as hell

and you obviously do too.

"Every time I win a title somewhere, Dana has to buy the company to get me back." - Hendo

by Deuce02 on Sep 28, 2011 2:58 PM EDT up reply actions  

I wanna see an oiled up Dan Severn greco someone.

The arms wide pose after completeion, all naked with his mustache

"with a good physique and explosiveness anybody can perform a takedown"
-RoBerto

by Lesnar's striking coach on Sep 28, 2011 3:02 PM EDT up reply actions  

the moment you said “manly men” you outed yourself.

"Every time I win a title somewhere, Dana has to buy the company to get me back." - Hendo

by Deuce02 on Sep 28, 2011 2:57 PM EDT up reply actions  

You guys are like those Miller Light commercials.

“Hating Jon Jones for no reason is the SECOND unmanly thing youve done today”… "

what was the first?"

" Jacking Off to gay porn….."

“Yeah you’re right…”

by XxBomberxX on Sep 28, 2011 2:59 PM EDT reply actions  

+1

"When swinging from nut-sack of the mighty "Quittin" Rampage Jackson, try to avoid getting his ball-sweat in your eyes….it tends to blind you from the obvious. Now, if I could just play a round of golf with my dream foursome of Chael Sonnen, Larry Merchant and Danago, I can die a happy man."

by wooly shambler on Sep 28, 2011 3:36 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions  

and you are like that annoying chick who keeps talking

even though it is clear no one is listening.

"Every time I win a title somewhere, Dana has to buy the company to get me back." - Hendo

by Deuce02 on Sep 28, 2011 3:36 PM EDT up reply actions  

Phil Davis

They should have gone with Mr. Wonderful instead. He a more of a freak of nature and considerably cooler guy.

by igracek on Sep 28, 2011 4:45 PM EDT reply actions  

Hope Solo

Om nom nom.

It's time for football. GO BIG RED!!

by Brizzle T on Sep 28, 2011 7:21 PM EDT reply actions  

...

It's time for football. GO BIG RED!!

by Brizzle T on Sep 28, 2011 7:33 PM EDT up reply actions  

meh

not her best picture but as long as the ball is strategically placed in front of her face, I’m good with it.

Nick Diaz - Undisputed 2011 No Show Champion

by hairybumcrack on Sep 28, 2011 7:51 PM EDT up reply actions  

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