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Jon Jones wants to break Silva's UFC records prior to losing to a 'younger guy'

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#1 ·
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:


"I wanna be great. I wanna be like Anderson (Silva). I wanna be remembered and master my craft. I have time to break his records, fighting tons of opponents. I predict that I'll lose one day to somebody. Probably to a guy that's young right now and is extremely dedicated to the sport. I don't have pressure, I feel as though I'm playing catch-up to all these guys who are so intertwined to the sport like Matt Hughes, Anderson (Silva), Chuck Liddell, Randy Couture. I've proven a lot, but there's so much more to be done and that's what keeps me motivated and on fire."
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?


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#3 ·
I am a LHW title holder hater. I don't hate his wins, but man he's been gifted a lot of things.

1.) physical talents
2.) joined a top MMA team early on in his career
3.) Saw the financial rewards and spring boarded to a title fight after Rashad his training partner was slated to fight Shogun. Opportunity knocked and he took it.
4.) Given a Bentley then wrecked it in a DUI.
5.) Headlining opportunity at UFC 151 and declined a fight. Any other organization would have folded under that financial loss. Think back to Affliction with Josh Barnett vs Fedor and Elite w/ Kimbo Slice vs Ken Shamrock.
6.) Nike sponsorship after the DUI and making the statement how he'd never get a dui. Most fighters work forever to get that sort of sponsorship.

He's fricken spoiled as hell.

Really it's not so much about him, but how it happened. It's too bad cuz that's the only blemish I see along with his personality.

In reality he hasn't endured the hardships that the older generation had to endure. As in fighting for a hundred bucks in the local circuit for YEARS without any recognition. Enduring the ups and downs of losses early in the career, having financial difficulties.

Til then the day will come and I predict DC will be the man to dethrone him if not Anderson Silva will be called upon by the masses to take care of the job.
 
#4 ·
Yea let me just keep beating middle weights (while I'm suppose to be a hw) and call myself the goat.

JJ put your money where your mouth is, move up and stop fighting guys half your size. Beat Cain, JDS, Reem and you got my hespeck.
 
#5 ·
Yes because Jon Jones went to Dana White and demanded that he fight Vitor Belfort.

And I'm sure Jon Jones is begging to Dana to relinquish the LHW title to go fight the top 3 HW's in the world, please.

I'd rather Bones keep fighting at LHW and when he loses his belt and/or has issues cutting weight, then make the move to HW. I don't know why people are obsessed with seeing guys like Bones and Silva change weight classes...just appreciate greatness.
 
#6 ·
There's a man out there who claims to be "better than Sean Combs and bigger than John Holmes," but I don't think he can do it. Thanks in advance for the laughs though. It'll be an exhibition match.
 
#7 ·
He could definitely do it if he stays at LHW. I don't see anybody beating him for the next 2-3 years. That will be about 6~7 title defenses? Assuming he continues fighting as regularly as he does. If Cormier does indeed come down to 205 then it might be a different story though.
 
#8 ·
I don't think Bones will break any of Silva's records, he isn't the unstoppable force that Anderson is. Bones has looked human in some fights and honestly is letting the pressure get to him a bit IMO. He didn't do anything special against Rashad, and he got his arm worked against Belfort. He's young, I think he will lose and learn from it.
 
#10 ·
Right now he has everything going for him to break the record, but that'll be 3-4 years down the road and a lot can happen to a fighter in that time.

A bad injury, struggling to cut weight as he develops and ages, new breed of MMA fighters coming through like in other divisions and training specifically to beat JJ, even the mental toughness to stay on top of your game as a champion.

He'll need more than skill to get the record.
 
#12 ·
...Jones is a special talent that comes along few and far between but Jones is thinking WAY too far ahead on this one. What a bold statement. I'd bet the house that Jones will get stopped before reaching Anderson's record. Kinda stupid statement he made considering he's the youngest champion ever. MMA has evolved into a complete fight game. Young assassins are out there in other divisions like Rory, Johny. JBJ is the top dog of the new breed but they are having coming out parties left & right. You got Gus lining up for a shot at Jones. Lyoto is still very much in the mix for a rematch. Vitor still wants more. Chael is climbing into Jones' head for his next fight. You have new, already experienced killers like Glover T, who will shake up the LHW division as well as Cormier if he drops to 205. The divisions just keep on stacking. I love it...

P.S. I forgot Hendo wants a piece of Jones too...
 
#13 ·
He already has wins over Shogun, Rampage, Machida, Rashad, Vitor, and he'll probably beat Chael.

I don't believe Hendo will beat Machida so I'll say, he fights Gus, Cormier, and Glover and beats them. I'd say a title reign with wins over Shogun, Rampage, Machida, Rashad, Vitor, Chael, Glover, Gus, and Cormier is better than Anderson's reign even if Anderson goes on to extend it, the worst opponent in Jones' stretch is probably Vitor, who might be Anderson's best win.
 
#15 ·
That is a dumb way of looking at things. Yea 205 has all the names so that means they are awesome.

So Anderson's reign is way better than GSP's because GSP's best win ever is what? Hughes? Penn? And Anderson would wreck both. Vitor, Sonnen, Franklin, Okami, Marquardt would beat both.

Rampage was over the hill and is now basically done. Shogun was beaten by Forrest Griffin and went 3 grueling rounds with 60 year old Mark Coleman.

I'm not disagreeing that Bones may have better title defenses. But your argument is stupid. Because LHW has been a revolving door for years all these guys can call themselves "former champs". When Anderson has RAN 185...so virtually no one he faces can be called FORMER CHAMP. Names aren't everything. 205 will always be overrated because they most names come from there, and it is the perfect weight to keep people interested. Big dudes, but athletic enough not to look like slobby HWs. Can't compare smaller guys to bigger guys like that either.
 
#19 ·
He certainly has the potential to do anything.

That said, he is unlikely to break Silva's records if he stays at LHW. The division is (and always has been) the most volatile and competitive in MMA.

(LW may actually be the most competitive now that I really think about it - idk...too subjective)

You have vets like Hendo and Machida in the mix; new blood like Guf and Glover up and coming. Add the MWs that can move to 205 and the HWs that can as well: you're looking at a loss eventually.

A few years ago, a move to HW would have him solidified as the top HW, in the UFC at least (Fedor would have remained ranked above him in most polls).

Now - HW is pretty stacked too.

Short of a miraculous (and well timed) move to MW, Jones will not be breaking Silva's records.

Thoughts?
 
#25 ·
Well, unfortunately for Jones Silva started his UFC career at the age of 30, is now the oldest and longest reigning champion, and holds one of the best highlight reels in all of MMA...Honestly, I don't think Jones can do what Silva's done when you really sit down and think about it.

I will admit, Jones holds wins over more renown fighters than Silva does, however, I have always believed LHW to be the most overrated division in the UFC. People considered the division deep because of how close the skill gap was between fighters. I always looked at it the other way around, I considered it weak because no single fighter could manage to hold the belt for an extended period of time until Jones came along. To add icing to the cake, Anderson embarrassed a former champ in Forrest, who beat Shogun and Rampage to earn the belt...Jones comes in and kicks everyone's ass, making everyone in the LHW division look like the guys in the MW division, only difference is that in the LHW division the belt was passed around from fighter to fighter giving the illusion that every fighter Jones has fought is super talented; they were just in a division where no one was good enough to retain the belt lol

Jones fought for the title when he was 13-1, and beat Shogun who was 19-4 at the time; Silva fought for the title when he was 19-4 and beat Rich Franklin who was 22-1. Jones was 6-1 in the ufc when he fought for the title, Shogun was 3-2 in the ufc when he fought Jones. Anderson was 1-0 in the ufc when he fought for the title, Rich was 5-0 in the ufc...you guys see where I'm going with this? Looking at the numbers it becomes pretty obvious who was more of a threat to the other. That's without taking into account it was 30 year old Anderson vs 31 year old Rich, whereas we had 23 year old Jones vs 29 year old Shogun then. The belt, and the division was practically handed to Jones on a silver platter and he is just reaping the benefits of a division whose lack of talent provided the highest entertainment value for the MMA audience giving Jones the illusion of being better than he truly is.

If you ask me I don't think Shogun, Bader, or Rampage would stand a chance against Silva. Machida and Rashad would pose a threat, but no more a threat in my mind than they posed to Jones. Bonnar & Vitor vs Silva = both finished in 1 round. Bonnar & Vitor vs Jones = Decision & 4th round sub. Now Jones will be fighting Chael Sonnen, we'll see how that turns out, but I have a feeling he will not outdo Silvas performance against Sonnen in either of their fights.

For some reason I see Silva and Jones going at it in the future, and I pray Silva wipes the floor with him.
 
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