Jon Jones fan chat recap: Expects 'a lot' of trash talk from Rashad Evans at UFC 145 presser
by Brian Hemminger on Feb 14, 2012 4:15 PM EST
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Today, UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones was "Chatman."
In a coordinated effort to help promote his upcoming fight with former champion and training partner Rashad Evans, as well as the release of UFC Undisputed 3, Jones participated in a chat on ESPN's SportsNation with fans.
For a grand total of 13 minutes, "Bones" answered a wide variety of questions ranging from his preparation for Evans, fighting in New York and how he's changed ever since Rashad left Team Jackson to join up with the Blackzillians at Imperial Athletics.
While his answers were rather short, there were definitely some very interesting tidbits.
We've got some of the highlights after the jump.
Corey (Quincy, MA): What's up Bones? If you have a succesful year of title defenses, will you consider moving up to heavyweight in 2013?
Jon Jones: Absolutely.
Kevin L (New York): Hey Jon big fan, I just wanna know what are you mostly working on in preperation for the Rashad fight.. thanks and good luck
Jon Jones : I've been working on being a better kickboxer and doing good jiu jitsu from the bottom.
Scott (Salt Lake City): Do you think your cardio will play a hige role in the Rashad fight?
Jon Jones: Absolutely. Rashad was winded in Round 2 against Davis. We're going to switch some things up.
Nigel (CT): Do you think your fight with Evans will go the distance?
Jon Jones: No. But I'm sure that's what Rashad wants.
Nigel (Connecticut) I hope that you wipe the mat with Evans. After that fight who would you like to face next?
Jon Jones: After that, I'm not usually not one to call out people, but Dan Henderson would be nice.
Ryan (New York): If you move up to heavyweight, realistically what weight will you fight at?
Jon Jones: 240.
Chad (Woodstock, Ga): You're coming to Atlanta Thursday for the press conference. Do you expect any trash talking from Rashad?
Jon Jones: A lot of it.
So did anything stand out for you, Maniacs? Do you think conditioning could be one of the biggest factors of this fight like Jones says?
Opinions, please.
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Didn't Jon Jones promise not to talk any trash leading up to this fight?
Oh well he already talked shit, like anyone thought he would keep his word?
Now, count up your crimes!
sarcasm? (shelton voice)
"i don't think people change, change requires re-wiring and thats a lot to go through, i think they adjust and learn a better way of dealing with themselves and others ... they don't really change, they do selfless things to conform to an extent to the expectations of the ones they want in their lives ..." -Dis Vincent
by rooseveltdunn on Feb 14, 2012 4:29 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
Me or Jones?
Jones wasn’t using sarcasm as far as I could tell, and I can actually understand sarcasm as long as it’s not in written form. And I was using sarcasm kinda but I put a question mark too for some odd reason.
Now, count up your crimes!
by Cyclonejoker on Feb 14, 2012 4:34 PM EST up reply actions
i fail to see any trash talk.
just some honest opinion from him. then again im not a jones hater like the rest of the pack.
"Here we are with Seraldo Babalu, you did an awesome job, saw why you’re a black belt in jiu-jitsu, getting an awesome submission there, I want to tell me what you see, let’s go ahead and see by the fight, what you saw, in the ring." - Tito (the Head) Ortiz - Great Commentator, or Greatest Commentator.
"GSP is me."
by El Pablo Diablo on Feb 14, 2012 7:03 PM EST up reply actions
Im just going to give in to it. Jon Jones will be the best fighter the UFC has ever had.
For what he’s accomplished, he’s still so young and actually very green but amazingly effect at his standup. The future is bright for this kid. Its going to be amazing to see him fill out with horse meat in 2013.
Do what thou wilt shall be the whole of the law
Since all things are God, in all things thou seest just so much of God as thy capacity affordeth thee.
Modern morality and manners suppress all natural instincts, keep people ignorant of the facts of nature and make them fighting drunk on bogey tales.
No one understands what it means but its provocative, gets the people going.
Itd be a beautiful thing to see him go train his Muay Thai A. Silva
Do what thou wilt shall be the whole of the law
Since all things are God, in all things thou seest just so much of God as thy capacity affordeth thee.
Modern morality and manners suppress all natural instincts, keep people ignorant of the facts of nature and make them fighting drunk on bogey tales.
No one understands what it means but its provocative, gets the people going.
All hate and bias aside I think Jons quick rise will make him plateau just as quick
He favors certain things so much cause of his genetic gifts that when he fights his equal or successor it will be ugly and remind us that his body and youth carried him not his experience or huge amount of discipline or martial arts talent
bloody queef bubble
by wooly shambler on Feb 14, 2012 4:58 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
Thats not something an objective person would say...
Thats the kind of conjecture fit for a hater.
by bloody_cage_junkie on Feb 14, 2012 5:28 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
That's about as objective as it gets , he's amazing and has been for almost 2 years but lets not just assume blindly hell do the same things as easily for the next 2-3 or even 4 years .
bloody queef bubble
by wooly shambler on Feb 14, 2012 5:34 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
well, yeah. Anything can happen.
That’s why I always get nervous while watching my favorite fighters, but nobody in UFC has ever exposed holes in Jon’s game except Machida for 1 round. I’m not saying it can’t happen but your prediction still seems to be rooted in bias.
by bloody_cage_junkie on Feb 14, 2012 5:49 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
cant help to think just now, how in one minute of instruction from his corner in his fight against machida he did exactly what his corner told him to do. something like fake a kick(because machida was looking to counter that all day long) and come with a swooping right(or left) that clocked machida, dropped him, bones sinks in that standing guillotine and the rest is history.
by huckabuck878 on Feb 14, 2012 5:36 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
adapting at that speed should keep him on top.
that other coach, not jackson but that other dude gave him that advice, i mean jones needs those smart coaches, especially in his young career. greg jackson too, aka yoda.
by huckabuck878 on Feb 14, 2012 5:39 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
Thats just plain silly.
Theres no sign of anybody on the horizon that poses a serious threat to take that 205 strap from Jones any time soon. True these dudes cant stay champ forever. GSP will lose eventually. Silva will lose eventually. “Everybody gotta die sometime”. I see him KOing Evans in the 2nd or 3rd. It could be five years down the road before he fights “his equal or successor”, could be 10, then again maybe Hendo lands one right and thats it. For now he seems to be using those genetic gifts in such a way that nobodys touching him. The boys showing absolutely no sign of slowing down, so I say your comment is a bit of a leap, to say the least.
He could easily rule that division for a while but he doesn't have ko power so if rashad avoids chokes he's a live dog .
I don’t think Henderson has a chance and I don’t have faith is shogun ever but if machida was smarter about octagon control and his grappling prowess I think the dragon could beat him cause legitimately other than the reach factor machidas stand up is a tier above jones’ . Gustafson is dangerous on the feet but has a long way to go before he can go a whole round against Jon so unless silva moves up there isn’t one person I know of that I would put money on against Jon .
All I’m saying is pretty much is that his youth will drain so to speak faster than his knowledge ( not his camps ) and skill set will evolve .
bloody queef bubble
by wooly shambler on Feb 14, 2012 5:55 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
I felt like Machida would be Jones toughest test of anybody in line.
I still do. First round was close. Would love to see him get another crack after winning about two or three more first. Want to see him go back to his counter-striking days (his elusive style that some complained about). He has the speed and the power that I think its gonna take to beat Jones, not to mention td defense. Buddy of mine from high school (fought miguel torres in the WEC) w superfast hands sparred w Machida in Cali 2 years ago for 3 rounds and couldnt touch his head once. Jones’ youth will pass no doubt, he just seems to be so damn good at not getting clocked. Lets see how he handles it when he does. I agree, I mean how much better could he get?
That's exactly it , you hit the nail on the head
He only has so much more potential
bloody queef bubble
by wooly shambler on Feb 14, 2012 7:17 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
No KO power?
Let’s see what happens when Rashad takes an elbow.
War Evans!!
Generals gathered in their masses
Just like witches at black masses
Evil minds that plot destruction
Sorcerer of death's construction
In the fields the bodies burning
As the war machine keeps turning
Death and hatred to mankind
Poisoning their brainwashed minds
thats gonna be a fun fight to watch
by huckabuck878 on Feb 14, 2012 6:07 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
gonna b a sick fight for sure. I was surprised most by Jones training bjj for rashad. just shows why jacksons mma is so good they plan for everything. rashad isn’t out wrestling jbj and I do think jbjs cardio will b a huge advantage if rashad isn’t in better shape than the Phil fight but he was coming off long lay off from injury so… just wish it was happening sooner, like now
MMA = Best sport on earth
by FarNorCal on Feb 14, 2012 6:53 PM EST via Android app reply actions
"but Dan Henderson would be nice"
Even Jones knows that fight is a fuckin cake walk.
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