Controversial UFC star Jon Jones has spoken candidly about lacking out on combating Anthony Johnson means again at UFC 187.
All through the course of his profession, Jon Jones fought a few of the baddest dudes in all of blended martial arts. He continually went on the market and challenged himself on the elite stage, firmly establishing himself as the best gentle heavyweight of all time by a rustic mile.
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In equal measure, Jones remains to be chasing down huge fights within the current day, and he’s at the moment eyeing up a return on the UFC White Home occasion subsequent summer time. Whether or not or not he’s given the chance to shine on the large stage as soon as once more stays to be seen, however both means, ‘Bones’ has already carved out a fairly attention-grabbing legacy within the sport.
In a current interview, Jones named Anthony ‘Rumble’ Johnson as one fighter who he needs he may have shared the cage with.
Jones discusses failed Johnson battle
“I ended up getting in hassle and never having the ability to battle in opposition to Anthony ‘Rumble’ Johnson,” Jones stated on “No Scripts Podcast.” “Relaxation in peace. Man, that child was so respectful. He’s one of many scariest, however most respectful individuals ever. I actually missed out on that one, not having the ability to share the ring with such a human being.”
“On the identical time, someplace in my coronary heart, I used to be glad that I acquired in hassle,” Jones stated. “He was a scary cat. That’s one that everyone missed out on. He actually intimidated me lots, however that’s my job, to go on the market in opposition to guys which are very intimidating, and I put myself on the road, and I do it with love. However yeah, man. Sucks that I didn’t get to share the ring with him. That’s the battle I missed out on.”
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