Who can beat Jon Jones?
Dan Henderson The one-time PRIDE and Strikeforce champion was supposed to fight Jones before he was injured and UFC 151…
Dan Henderson
The one-time PRIDE and Strikeforce champion was supposed to fight Jones before he was injured and UFC 151 was canceled. He has already put in the time and effort to fight Jones, and may already have him figured out.
Alexander Gustaffson
One of Jones’ biggest advantages is his reach. He was able to hold Belfort at bay throughout the fight by simply extending his arm. At 6-foot-5, Gustafsson is an inch taller. He has a fight lined up with former champ Mauricio “Shogun” Rua who will show if “The Mauler” is ready for the next step.
Chael Sonnen
Based on Sonnen’s inability to handle Anderson Silva in their last fight, there is no reason to believe Sonnen could beat Jones. However, the run-up to the fight would be so much fun. Sonnen has already shown he can get under Jones’ skin in a way no one else has, and that just may give him the edge in a bout.
Anderson Silva
Could he beat Jones? Yes. Will this fight ever, ever happen? No. Silva keeps talking about wanting a fight with welterweight champion Georges St-Pierre, and he does have a few challenges waiting for him at middleweight.
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