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NEWARK, N.J. — UFC 128 fight week has unquestionably been dominated by Jon Jones.
The light-heavyweight title challenger loves quotes; he collects them like kids used to collect baseball cards. He’s also the son of a preacher, and he certainly inherited his father’s ability to rivet a room.
Win or lose against Mauricio “Shogun” Rua on Saturday night, Jones will walk away with an increased profile and the experience of fighting for the belt. Let it be said that he was no shrinking violet, commanding attention with his presence and insight.
Collected are a few interesting nuggets the 23-year-old rising star shared along the way.