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<p>UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones is the greatest fighter in mixed martial arts, but he is far from the most popular.</p>
At UFC 172 in Baltimore Jones heard an unfamiliar sound. As Jones walked to the cage he did the Squirrel Dance, popularized by retired Baltimore Raven Ray Lewis, and the crowd exploded. Throughout the night he had the crowd.
Squirrel Dance Off
"It was just great to have the crowd on my side again," said Jones at the UFC 172 post fight press conference. "It has been a long time, since I've had cheers. I figured it would be that way so I said let me really embrace this, let me really give this audience some entertainment. So it was just great. I was living it up. I figured Ray Lewis would be there, a lot of Ravens would be there, so I was just playing it up, and practiced that dance all day, and aced it, I hear. I haven't seen it yet. Ray was happy and, yeah, I'm happy."
"The people of Baltimore, they still Arthur, they still respect him a lot. Arthur gets a great reception here… It's great to see that the love is still there. And obviously it trickled into my world, too - I got a lot of respect, and a lot of cheers, which made me feel amazing. I really do appreciate it. I mean the boos I've learned to live with, but it's so rewarding to get some love and respect for once."
brahmabull81 - ^ You say "lol" like its not debatable that hes arguably the best fighter in the UFC.
Strange comment.
Well the article states "UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones is the greatest fighter in mixed martial arts" one of the best fighters in the UFC? Sure, in all of MMA? Hell no.
brahmabull81 - ^ You say "lol" like its not debatable that hes arguably the best fighter in the UFC.
Strange comment.
Well the article states "UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones is the greatest fighter in mixed martial arts" one of the best fighters in the UFC? Sure, in all of MMA? Hell no.
I am always curious how people's mind's work.
Who are the fighters outside of the UFC that are potentially the best fighter in mixed martial arts?
brahmabull81 - ^ You say "lol" like its not debatable that hes arguably the best fighter in the UFC.
Strange comment.
Well the article states "UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones is the greatest fighter in mixed martial arts" one of the best fighters in the UFC? Sure, in all of MMA? Hell no.
brahmabull81 - ^ You say "lol" like its not debatable that hes arguably the best fighter in the UFC.
Strange comment.
Well the article states "UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones is the greatest fighter in mixed martial arts" one of the best fighters in the UFC? Sure, in all of MMA? Hell no.
I don't like Jones at all really, but he is easily top 5 in the sport now, and probably all time as well.
I just like to tune in to these threads to see how Jon's haters are gonna spin his words. Dude was happy to get a positive reception for once and yet he's still asshole?
Jones won me as a fan in his last fight. His happy go lucky personality shone through as well. I think that's what got me. He finally looked like he let loose and was having fun. Anyone who can continue to hate on this kid has personal deep rooted issues. He was kinda phony with his holier than thou and subtle disguised arrogance before, but I don't blame him for being a little cocky. The guy is a monster. He has earned that right at this point. Also I think he truly wants to be a good role model which is why he looks like he is trying too hard sometimes. Let the kid grow up. He found himself in that last fight. Keep grinding Jones. Also, I really want to see a Anthony Johnson vs Jon Jones matchup in the near future. I think this reborn AJ might solve the puzzle, and I wouldn't have a favorite. Two very talented monsters.
brahmabull81 - ^ You say "lol" like its not debatable that hes arguably the best fighter in the UFC.
Strange comment.
Well the article states "UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones is the greatest fighter in mixed martial arts" one of the best fighters in the UFC? Sure, in all of MMA? Hell no.
I am always curious how people's mind's work.
Who are the fighters outside of the UFC that are potentially the best fighter in mixed martial arts?
Honestly this sport is so unpredictable it's kind of hard to answer that.
