Jon Jones wants to break Anderson Silva's UFC records prior to losing to a 'younger guy'
While it's hard to imagine UFC Light Heavyweight Champion Jon Jones losing to a "younger guy" in the wake of his recent dominance, "Bones" predicts the day will come -- but not before he leaves his mark in the UFC history books.
Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) Middleweight Champion Anderson Silva has won 16 straight fights inside the Octagon, has successfully defended his 185-pound title 11 times and has seen 14 of his fights end by way of knockout, technical knockout or submission.
In short, he's one bad motherf----r.
But Jon Jones is coming for him. If they don't hook 'em up inside the cage in a much-talked about "superfight," then the UFC light heavyweight titleholder will settle for "The Spider's" records. That's according to a conversation he had last weekend during the UFC on FOX 6 post-fight media scrum:
While "Bones" is haunted by a disqualification loss to Matt Hamill back in 2009 (see why here), he's managed to rebound with eight straight wins and four consecutive title defenses. He can make it five when he takes on Chael Sonnen at UFC 159 later this year in Newark, New Jersey.
And after that?
Only time will tell, but Jones is just 25 years old and has looked unstoppable inside the cage. Anyone think his prediction of losing to a "younger guy" will eventually come true?
http://www.mmamania.com/2013/1/28/3924342/jon-jones-break-anderson-silva-ufc-records-mma
While it's hard to imagine UFC Light Heavyweight Champion Jon Jones losing to a "younger guy" in the wake of his recent dominance, "Bones" predicts the day will come -- but not before he leaves his mark in the UFC history books.
Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) Middleweight Champion Anderson Silva has won 16 straight fights inside the Octagon, has successfully defended his 185-pound title 11 times and has seen 14 of his fights end by way of knockout, technical knockout or submission.
In short, he's one bad motherf----r.
But Jon Jones is coming for him. If they don't hook 'em up inside the cage in a much-talked about "superfight," then the UFC light heavyweight titleholder will settle for "The Spider's" records. That's according to a conversation he had last weekend during the UFC on FOX 6 post-fight media scrum:
That goal is within reach.
While "Bones" is haunted by a disqualification loss to Matt Hamill back in 2009 (see why here), he's managed to rebound with eight straight wins and four consecutive title defenses. He can make it five when he takes on Chael Sonnen at UFC 159 later this year in Newark, New Jersey.
And after that?
Only time will tell, but Jones is just 25 years old and has looked unstoppable inside the cage. Anyone think his prediction of losing to a "younger guy" will eventually come true?
http://www.mmamania.com/2013/1/28/3924342/jon-jones-break-anderson-silva-ufc-records-mma