Ryan Bader vs. Jon Jones targeted for UFC 127 in February
The UFC has decided they will pit Jon “Bones” Jones against “Ultimate Fighter” season 8 champion Ryan Bader in early…
The UFC has decided they will pit Jon “Bones” Jones against “Ultimate Fighter” season 8 champion Ryan Bader in early 2011.
The bout was confirmed to MMAWeekly.com by sources close to the match-up stating the fighters have been offered and the potential bout is in the works. Jones’ agent Malki Kawa commented that for their side regardless of who the opponent is, the New York native is hopeful for a Jan 1 return to the Octagon.
Looking to derail the Jon Jones express will be Ryan Bader who is one of the few fighters seemingly able to match the 205lber notch for notch when it comes to talent and future commodity.
The only caveat to the Jones vs. Bader fight currently is the timing of when the bout will take place. Bader stated when appearing on MMAWeekly Radio last week that he will be getting married at the end of October, and would likely prefer to take a fight Super Bowl weekend if possible.
