Tag: Thiago Santos

Rising Contender Promises To Expose Real Jon Jones

Johnny Walker has a big fight later this year, but he’s setting his sights on champion Jon Jones. And he believes he’s the only man to reveal the ‘real’ version of ‘Bones.’ Rising light heavyweight star Walker is und…

Johnny Walker has a big fight later this year, but he’s setting his sights on champion Jon Jones. And he believes he’s the only man to reveal the ‘real’ version of ‘Bones.’ Rising light heavyweight star Walker is undefeated in his three official UFC bouts so far. He’s finished each fight by knockout in under […]

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UFC Rankings Report: Daniel Cormier Retakes Top Spot At Light Heavyweight

The official UFC rankings have finally been updated in the wake of last weekend’s (Sat., August 3, 2019) UFC Newark. In the main event, former interim champ Colby Covington dominated former champion Robbie Lawler over the course of five rounds. T…

The official UFC rankings have finally been updated in the wake of last weekend’s (Sat., August 3, 2019) UFC Newark. In the main event, former interim champ Colby Covington dominated former champion Robbie Lawler over the course of five rounds. The lopsided victory is expected to earn ‘Chaos’ a shot at Kamaru Usman’s belt. However, […]

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Thiago Santos Thinks He Beat Jon Jones, Says There ‘Has To Be A Rematch’

UFC light heavyweight title challenger Thiago Santos recently rewatched his fight with Jon Jones and believes he won. Santos challenged Jones for the light heavyweight title in the UFC 239 headliner last month. “Marreta” would take Jones the full distance and even won on one judge’s scorecard. However, the other two scored it for Jones, […]

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UFC light heavyweight title challenger Thiago Santos recently rewatched his fight with Jon Jones and believes he won.

Santos challenged Jones for the light heavyweight title in the UFC 239 headliner last month. “Marreta” would take Jones the full distance and even won on one judge’s scorecard. However, the other two scored it for Jones, meaning the champion would retain his belt via split decision.

However, all the talk was about Santos and his performance, especially considering he was heavily compromised early on in the fight, having injured his left knee. He has since undergone surgery and having had time to rewatch the fight, believes he won at least three rounds:

“Yes, I saw it once last week,” he recently told ESPN. “It’s difficult for me to watch. That’s why it took me so long to watch it. If I was a judge, I would have given that fight to Thiago Santos. I think I won Rounds 1, 2 and 5.

“I think the fact Jones was the champion weighed on the judges’ decision. I think the challenger has to do more to take the belt from the champion.“

Despite many telling him that he won, the defeat still hurts Santos. However, he’s insistent that a rematch must happen to find out who the real winner is when both are healthy.

“There has to be a rematch,” he added. “As soon as I am 100%, we have to get back in there and find out a real winner.“

Despite some initial hesitation from Jones, he is open to a rematch as well.

How did you score the first fight? Do you think Santos can get the job done in a rematch?

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Thiago Santos Want Rematch Against Jon Jones After Thinking He Won 3 Rounds

Thiago Santos wants to run things back with Jon Jones when he gets healthy. At UFC 239, the Brazilian was taking on Jones in the main event. There, many expected “Bones” to win rather easily. Yet, that is the opposite of what happened as Sa…

Thiago Santos wants to run things back with Jon Jones when he gets healthy. At UFC 239, the Brazilian was taking on Jones in the main event. There, many expected “Bones” to win rather easily. Yet, that is the opposite of what happened as Santos had success in the fight and it ended up being […]

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Chael Sonnen: Jon Jones Can’t Sell Out Arenas Because He’s Stupid

Chael Sonnen won’t let up on Jon Jones. The retired ‘American Gangster’ recently said ‘Bones’ has regressed in his abilities because he’s no longer on performance-enhancing drugs (PEDs). Now, he’s back blasting…

Chael Sonnen won’t let up on Jon Jones. The retired ‘American Gangster’ recently said ‘Bones’ has regressed in his abilities because he’s no longer on performance-enhancing drugs (PEDs). Now, he’s back blasting Jones’ abilities – or lack thereof – to sell out a fight. Speaking in a recent video on his YouTube channel (transcribed by […]

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Jon Jones Thinks It’s ‘Only Fair’ For Thiago Santos To Get Instant Rematch

UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones believes it’s “only fair” for Thiago Santos get another crack at the title once he’s healthy. Jones defended his light heavyweight title against Santos in the main event of UFC 239 earlier this month. However, it was via split decision. Santos won the fight on one of the judges […]

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UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones believes it’s “only fair” for Thiago Santos get another crack at the title once he’s healthy.

Jones defended his light heavyweight title against Santos in the main event of UFC 239 earlier this month. However, it was via split decision. Santos won the fight on one of the judges scorecards, and his performance was even more impressive considering he had a compromised knee early on in the contest.

“Marreta” has since undergone surgery on both knees and recently revealed how tough things have been for him. Jones would respond to the tweet with an inspirational message:

“Remember God gives his toughest battles to his toughest soldiers,” Jones tweeted. “Life is all about perspective. Use this time wisely, I have no doubt you will. Handle this adversity with your head high, never know who you’re inspiring. God Speed”

When a fan responded suggesting for the two of them to run things back, Jones was receptive to the idea:

“I think that’s only fair,” he replied.

Santos is expected to be out for the remainder of the year but could be in line to face Jones once he’s 100 percent. As for the reigning champion, he is expected to fight once more this year with Corey Anderson likely to be the next contender.

Do you want to see this rematch once Santos is healthy?

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