MuffFuzz
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Post by MuffFuzz on Mar 19, 2011 23:43:58 GMT -5
Oh my god!!! Shogun got his gimped ass whooped!!
WAR JONES!!!!!
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Post by Happy Pizza on Mar 19, 2011 23:44:10 GMT -5
Just arrived in Newark and I was able to check out the latest "MMA Live" on ESPN and Jon Jones just said "I question his heart". What the ? I truly believe this will be the biggest ego destruction and hype derailing of a fighter in the UFC thus far. The fact that he can question the heart of one of the most battle-tested fighters of all time, who has never shown any quit in him, shows just how delusional Jones is coming into this fight. It's going to be a big wake up call for him and all those who are doubting Shogun. Maybe next time. Hope you're prepared for the stream of pictures of Shogun's face that are about to flood this thread. Not a huge Bones fan myself, but I don't see where all this hate came from. I've never found Shogun to be particularly likable in the first place and the kid has nothing but raw potential. In every interview I've seen Jones has been humble and down to earth.
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Post by Sonnen on Mar 19, 2011 23:45:57 GMT -5
Jones seemed odd all night. Nervous going in. Now it's all over, he just seems... odd, expected him to be bouncy and happy.
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Post by Sonnen on Mar 19, 2011 23:47:29 GMT -5
Just arrived in Newark and I was able to check out the latest "MMA Live" on ESPN and Jon Jones just said "I question his heart". What the ? I truly believe this will be the biggest ego destruction and hype derailing of a fighter in the UFC thus far. The fact that he can question the heart of one of the most battle-tested fighters of all time, who has never shown any quit in him, shows just how delusional Jones is coming into this fight. It's going to be a big wake up call for him and all those who are doubting Shogun. Maybe next time. Hope you're prepared for the stream of pictures of Shogun's face that are about to flood this thread. Not a huge Bones fan myself, but I don't see where all this hate came from. I've never found Shogun to be particularly likable in the first place and the kid has nothing but raw potential. In every interview I've seen Jones has been humble and down to earth. Likewise, and to be honest, anything negative he mentioned during his interviews, well they got proved tonight. =/
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Post by PdW2kX on Mar 19, 2011 23:47:47 GMT -5
Jones seemed odd all night. Nervous going in. Now it's all over, he just seems... odd, expected him to be bouncy and happy. I think he's still kinda in shock, I don't think even he thought he would become a UFC Champion this fast. I truly think this is "The Era of Bones", I think he's going to be the one to break the curse. So ing happy right now.
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Post by Sonnen on Mar 19, 2011 23:53:56 GMT -5
Fedor, Mirko, Shogun. PRIDE guys are having a run of bad luck.
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MuffFuzz
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Post by MuffFuzz on Mar 19, 2011 23:55:04 GMT -5
Dude tapped to strikes!!
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Post by Deleted on Mar 19, 2011 23:55:53 GMT -5
Time to leave the internet for a while .
Congrats to Jones, i had it down in the bookies for FOTN so let's hope it comes in.
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Post by hammer on Mar 19, 2011 23:56:04 GMT -5
shogun showed up fat. whether being in shape or not would have changed things, i dont know... but he had love handles. he took bones for granted, and got destroyed as a result.
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Post by Neos on Mar 20, 2011 0:00:17 GMT -5
What did I say! Jones won! i'm happy for him, he could really be the next big thing. As for all the hate, it is strictly from Shogun fanboys and non-believers.
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Post by the hell demon on Mar 20, 2011 0:01:13 GMT -5
Time to leave the internet for a while . Congrats to Jones, i had it down in the bookies for FOTN so let's hope it comes in. FOTN was the Barboza fight for me.
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Post by PrideFcF on Mar 20, 2011 0:04:07 GMT -5
Maybe next time. Hope you're prepared for the stream of pictures of Shogun's face that are about to flood this thread. Not a huge Bones fan myself, but I don't see where all this hate came from. I've never found Shogun to be particularly likable in the first place and the kid has nothing but raw potential. In every interview I've seen Jones has been humble and down to earth. Likewise, and to be honest, anything negative he mentioned during his interviews, well they got proved tonight. =/ Yea, I'd assume shock or maybe he didn't like all the people calling him cocky and decided to play it cool. I'm not a huge Jones fan, and I won't quickly change that tune now that he's won. But even as a Shogun fan, I'll admit that Jones put on an amazing performance. He nullified Rua at every position, and dictated the pace from beginning to end. I think the only real question that was left unanswered is if Jones can take a good punch. But that's really splitting hairs at this point, since he's clearly very good in every other regard. It's just one of those things we'll find out about whenever it happens. I really don't envy Evans if he's next in line though. If Jones managed to do this to Rua, I cringe to think about what he could do to him. Jones is certainly poised to do some good things in the LHW division. At this rate, he's his own worst enemy. If he can keep his head on straight, I could see him doing well against anyone they have to offer him at 205.
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Post by Mr. Orange on Mar 20, 2011 0:18:26 GMT -5
This kid is scary. No question. If he can get by Rashad(I think he will), Rampage(interesting) and Machida, then this kid will be king for a long time.
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Post by PrideFcF on Mar 20, 2011 0:21:06 GMT -5
Dude tapped to strikes!! It won't show me what pic you posted, but I definitely thought I noticed Shogun tapping out on the ground. I wonder if anyone else can confirm/deny this.
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Post by Mr. Orange on Mar 20, 2011 0:21:52 GMT -5
Dude tapped to strikes!! It won't show me what pic you posted, but I definitely thought I noticed Shogun tapping out on the ground. I wonder if anyone else can confirm/deny this. He did. As Jones stepped away you can see him tap
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Post by James Hetfield on Mar 20, 2011 0:30:13 GMT -5
Jones is the real deal. I'll post my thoughts later, but I will say that it was very tough for me to watch.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 20, 2011 0:41:21 GMT -5
Time to leave the internet for a while . Congrats to Jones, i had it down in the bookies for FOTN so let's hope it comes in. FOTN was the Barboza fight for me. Me too, I was just hoping in terms of recouping some lost money. Barboza looked good tonight .
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Post by shenmue on Mar 20, 2011 0:43:55 GMT -5
Jones was awesome tonight, i still think that the knee injury Shogun had played some part in this fight but Jones was by far the better fighter tonight.
Threats to Jones at LHW are Davis, Machida and possibly Rashad, Machida style wise might cause Jones the most trouble but Machida has to fight his way back to title contenton.
Anderson Silva vs Jones would be incredible but i doubt that will happen.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 20, 2011 0:45:26 GMT -5
I'm not sure what knee it was, but a lot of Jones leg kicks were to the knee.
I don't think Shogun gassed either, more so the attack and shots of Jones that gassed him.
Going to bed now as presser isn't live. USATODAYMMA doing the most detailed coverage of it on twitter.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 20, 2011 0:46:43 GMT -5
Firing blow, many people are calling for Silva vs Bones now... thoughts ?
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