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Seriously that was so embarassing that I think Fabio just took a dive. I mean he was in there getting fukking bombed on by Glover and never quit. I know hes jumped up by Stipe does not have power like that
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dawg before the fight stipe had like 7,8?KO/TKOs out of 12 fights...Plus dude is big..6'4 238 big men straight punches are no joke..caught fab right on the chin..
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Dana White: Jon Jones wants Daniel Cormier instead of Alexander Gustafsson | MMAjunkie
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Dana White: Jon Jones wants Daniel Cormier instead of Alexander Gustafsson
By: MMAjunkie Staff June 2, 2014
It’s not contract negotiations holding up a potential rematch between UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones (20-1 MMA, 14-1 UFC) and Alexander Gustafsson (16-2 MMA, 8-2 UFC), according to Dana White.
The UFC president today told UFC.com that instead, it’s Jones’ desire to fight Daniel Cormier (15-0 MMA, 4-0 UFC) rather than Gustafsson.
“Just to clear up a couple things, people think we’re in contract negotiations with Jon Jones – we’re not,” he said. “Jon Jones still has five fights left on his contract. So what we’re doing right now is trying to get him to sign the bout agreement for Gustafsson. He doesn’t want to fight Gustafsson. … Lorenzo and I have a meeting with Jones on Thursday to get him to sign the bout agreement, and he’s asking to fight Cormier instead.”
(The reason people thought the delay was due to contract negotiations was becausethat’s what White said a week ago. “We’re doing a new deal with him,” White said on May 24 when asked about the holdup.)
Fans have been clamoring for the Jones-Gustafsson rematch ever since their September scrap at UFC 165 ended in a “Fight of the Year” candidate – and a very narrow win for Jones.
However, former heavyweight Cormier entered the title picture following his UFC 173 victory over Dan Henderson, which moved “DC” to 2-0 at light heavyweight and 15-0 overall. Although Cormier was expected to fight the Jones-Gustafsson winner, “Bones” has expressed interest in fighting the Olympian and former Strikeforce heavyweight grand prix winner first.
The UFC, meanwhile, had long been planning on a Jones-Gustafsson rematch – pending wins for each fighter in their most recent bouts. In March Gustafsson took care of his half of the bargain, knocking out Jimi Manuwa in London. And in April, Jones dominated Glover Teixeira at UFC 172 to set up the rematch.
This past month, officials said they were planning for it to finally take place Aug. 30 at UFC 177 in Las Vegas and that Jones simply needed to accept it.
However, it appears Jones, who’s been relatively quiet in recent weeks, prefers a different opponent.
Gustafsson, meanwhile, keeps pressing for the rematch.
For more on UFC 177, stay stay tuned to theUFC Rumors section of the site.
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Dana White: Jon Jones wants Daniel Cormier instead of Alexander Gustafsson
By: MMAjunkie Staff June 2, 2014
It’s not contract negotiations holding up a potential rematch between UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones (20-1 MMA, 14-1 UFC) and Alexander Gustafsson (16-2 MMA, 8-2 UFC), according to Dana White.
The UFC president today told UFC.com that instead, it’s Jones’ desire to fight Daniel Cormier (15-0 MMA, 4-0 UFC) rather than Gustafsson.
“Just to clear up a couple things, people think we’re in contract negotiations with Jon Jones – we’re not,” he said. “Jon Jones still has five fights left on his contract. So what we’re doing right now is trying to get him to sign the bout agreement for Gustafsson. He doesn’t want to fight Gustafsson. … Lorenzo and I have a meeting with Jones on Thursday to get him to sign the bout agreement, and he’s asking to fight Cormier instead.”
(The reason people thought the delay was due to contract negotiations was becausethat’s what White said a week ago. “We’re doing a new deal with him,” White said on May 24 when asked about the holdup.)
Fans have been clamoring for the Jones-Gustafsson rematch ever since their September scrap at UFC 165 ended in a “Fight of the Year” candidate – and a very narrow win for Jones.
However, former heavyweight Cormier entered the title picture following his UFC 173 victory over Dan Henderson, which moved “DC” to 2-0 at light heavyweight and 15-0 overall. Although Cormier was expected to fight the Jones-Gustafsson winner, “Bones” has expressed interest in fighting the Olympian and former Strikeforce heavyweight grand prix winner first.
The UFC, meanwhile, had long been planning on a Jones-Gustafsson rematch – pending wins for each fighter in their most recent bouts. In March Gustafsson took care of his half of the bargain, knocking out Jimi Manuwa in London. And in April, Jones dominated Glover Teixeira at UFC 172 to set up the rematch.
This past month, officials said they were planning for it to finally take place Aug. 30 at UFC 177 in Las Vegas and that Jones simply needed to accept it.
However, it appears Jones, who’s been relatively quiet in recent weeks, prefers a different opponent.
Gustafsson, meanwhile, keeps pressing for the rematch.
For more on UFC 177, stay stay tuned to theUFC Rumors section of the site.
The UFC brass are using any means necessary to pressure Jones into the Gus rematch. They are not fukking around
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Honestly, if Jones prefers to fight Cormier, then sign that bout. Jones is the longest reigning champ in the company and hes earned that right. Plus Cormier is well deserving of a shot. I honestly think Cormier presents more of matchup problem then Gus now. I pick Jones over both guys, but if Cormier can use his speed/footwork to get inside like Machida did, it could get interesting. And Jones is not outwrestling Cormier.
And also why are they trying to make this fight so soon? Isnt the Aldo/Mendes fight in Aug also? Why are they trying to cannabalize that show by booking the money bout the same month? And they wonder why the smaller weight classes still aren't drawing