Nelson (20-10, 7-6 UFC) most recently fell victim to a Mark Hunt walkoff KO last September at UFC Fight Night 52. It was just the second knockout loss in Nelson’s career. Meanwhile, Overeem (38-14 w/1 no-contest, 3-3 UFC) bounced back to the victory column with a first-round knockout of Stefan Struve last month at UFC on FOX 13. Loser gets Lesnar, maybe?
No other fights have been announced yet for UFC 185, besides the main event. We’ll let you know when that changes.
(Nelson’s decision to fight in March makes a 2016 presidential bid even less likely. / Photo via Getty)
Nelson (20-10, 7-6 UFC) most recently fell victim to a Mark Hunt walkoff KO last September at UFC Fight Night 52. It was just the second knockout loss in Nelson’s career. Meanwhile, Overeem (38-14 w/1 no-contest, 3-3 UFC) bounced back to the victory column with a first-round knockout of Stefan Struve last month at UFC on FOX 13. Loser gets Lesnar, maybe?
No other fights have been announced yet for UFC 185, besides the main event. We’ll let you know when that changes.
Donald “Cowboy” Cerrone needs the UFC as much as the UFC needs him. As UFC President Dana White pointed out in a 2013 interview with the Daily Mail, “Fighting is in our DNA.” The phrase is echoed by UFC-branded merchandise. It’s catchy. It conveys a badass message. And for Cerrone, it’s 100 percent true. The 25-6 […]
Donald “Cowboy” Cerrone needs the UFC as much as the UFC needs him. As UFC President Dana White pointed out in a 2013 interview with the Daily Mail, “Fighting is in our DNA.” The phrase is echoed by UFC-branded merchandise. It’s catchy. It conveys a badass message. And for Cerrone, it’s 100 percent true. The 25-6 […]
With his win over Daniel Cormier at UFC 182, Jon Jones further solidified his position as the top pound-for-pound fighter in MMA today. Jones now has more consecutive title defenses than any other active UFC champion. More notably, he’s only two wins away from matching Anderson Silva’s legendary record for the most consecutive title defenses […]
With his win over Daniel Cormier at UFC 182, Jon Jones further solidified his position as the top pound-for-pound fighter in MMA today. Jones now has more consecutive title defenses than any other active UFC champion. More notably, he’s only two wins away from matching Anderson Silva’s legendary record for the most consecutive title defenses […]
It’s never bad to have friends who can defend you on national TV.
A former training partner of light heavyweight champion Jon Jones, UFC veteran turned commentator Brian Stann joined ‘America’s Pregame’ on FOX Sports 1 to help remind fans of the fighter’s humanity.
“The first priority is that Jon and his family, but specifically Jon, get the help he needs and I know that that is the UFC’s No. 1 priority,” said Stann. “I’m glad to see that he’s already checked into a treatment facility. He’s got three beautiful daughters and a fiancee, Jessie, who I’ve had the privilege to meet, and I’m glad to hear that news immediately following this breaking news that’s so unfortunate.”
“In my eyes as an analyst and being that it’s out of competition, no,” said Stann. “I don’t think there’s a whole lot of performance enhancement speaking of cocaine. I mean obviously he didn’t take it right before the fight. I think obviously this is going to hurt his image and a lot of the other things he has going on outside of the Octagon for his brand, but this is an opportunity for him to do what’s best for him and his family right now. That’s the No. 1 priority and knowing Jon personally I don’t think there’s anything this kid can’t overcome.”
Stann believes Jones has what it takes to rebuild his image with fans and peers alike, comparing him to one of America’s more controversial leaders.
“It’s going to be difficult,” said Stann. “It’s certainly going to be negative for his image. After the [Cormier] fight [Jones] did some interviews where I thought a lot of people really came around and saw the real side of Jon Jones. People started talking and saying, ‘Hey, give the guy a break. He doesn’t have to be perfect. He can be a little mean.’ So I think this swings the pendulum a little bit back in the opposite direction. He’s going to get criticized and he’s going to have to take this one on the chest, but first and foremost he’s got to worry about himself and his family.
“But look, this is a country where one of the highest paid speakers in the country is [former U.S. president] Bill Clinton and he’s considered a hero in many ways. [Clinton] has certainly overcome much worse than a positive drug test so I think Jon can overcome this.”
Call me crazy, but the UFC should try and match Jon and DC up again. Not immediately, but I’m thinkin if DC should get back in th title picture with 1 convincing win.
Think about it. How often does the UFC come close to 750k PPV buys?
The 205lb division is also pretty weak right now. Jon has dismantled pretty much everyone except for Rumble, DC, and Gus.
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It’s never bad to have friends who can defend you on national TV.
A former training partner of light heavyweight champion Jon Jones, UFC veteran turned commentator Brian Stann joined ‘America’s Pregame’ on FOX Sports 1 to help remind fans of the fighter’s humanity.
“The first priority is that Jon and his family, but specifically Jon, get the help he needs and I know that that is the UFC’s No. 1 priority,” said Stann. “I’m glad to see that he’s already checked into a treatment facility. He’s got three beautiful daughters and a fiancee, Jessie, who I’ve had the privilege to meet, and I’m glad to hear that news immediately following this breaking news that’s so unfortunate.”
“In my eyes as an analyst and being that it’s out of competition, no,” said Stann. “I don’t think there’s a whole lot of performance enhancement speaking of cocaine. I mean obviously he didn’t take it right before the fight. I think obviously this is going to hurt his image and a lot of the other things he has going on outside of the Octagon for his brand, but this is an opportunity for him to do what’s best for him and his family right now. That’s the No. 1 priority and knowing Jon personally I don’t think there’s anything this kid can’t overcome.”
Stann believes Jones has what it takes to rebuild his image with fans and peers alike, comparing him to one of America’s more controversial leaders.
“It’s going to be difficult,” said Stann. “It’s certainly going to be negative for his image. After the [Cormier] fight [Jones] did some interviews where I thought a lot of people really came around and saw the real side of Jon Jones. People started talking and saying, ‘Hey, give the guy a break. He doesn’t have to be perfect. He can be a little mean.’ So I think this swings the pendulum a little bit back in the opposite direction. He’s going to get criticized and he’s going to have to take this one on the chest, but first and foremost he’s got to worry about himself and his family.
“But look, this is a country where one of the highest paid speakers in the country is [former U.S. president] Bill Clinton and he’s considered a hero in many ways. [Clinton] has certainly overcome much worse than a positive drug test so I think Jon can overcome this.”
Call me crazy, but the UFC should try and match Jon and DC up again. Not immediately, but I’m thinkin if DC should get back in th title picture with 1 convincing win.
Think about it. How often does the UFC come close to 750k PPV buys?
The 205lb division is also pretty weak right now. Jon has dismantled pretty much everyone except for Rumble, DC, and Gus.
Although surely aware his heyday had since passed, former UFC heavyweight champ Tim Sylvia still fully committed to taking his 42nd pro fight on Saturday at Reality Fighting at the Mohegan Sun Arena in Connecticut. Instead, a surprise chain reaction that began just three days before Saturday’s scheduled fight with Juliano Coutinho persuaded Sylvia to announce his […]
Although surely aware his heyday had since passed, former UFC heavyweight champ Tim Sylvia still fully committed to taking his 42nd pro fight on Saturday at Reality Fighting at the Mohegan Sun Arena in Connecticut. Instead, a surprise chain reaction that began just three days before Saturday’s scheduled fight with Juliano Coutinho persuaded Sylvia to announce his […]
The mixed martial arts world was sent into a frenzy with the signing of former WWE wrestler CM Punk on December 6 at UFC 182. Last week, the destination for his first training camp was revealed by UFC president Dana White. Punk, whose real name is Phil Brooks, will begin training at Roufusport and is the […]
The mixed martial arts world was sent into a frenzy with the signing of former WWE wrestler CM Punk on December 6 at UFC 182. Last week, the destination for his first training camp was revealed by UFC president Dana White. Punk, whose real name is Phil Brooks, will begin training at Roufusport and is the […]
