UFC light heavyweight Jon Jones appeared on ‘The Dan LeBatard’ show and talk about Conor McGregor’s recent loss and why he was ‘glad’ it happened:
“I have mixed feelings about watching him lose. A part of me thinks that it was a good thing because he was humbled and right before he lost he was starting to get into conversations about fighting anybody, anywhere and certain things like ‘I could beat anybody no matter what weight class they’re in’,” Jones explained when speaking to “The Dan LeBatard Show.”
“I was getting fans messaging me saying like ‘Oh man how would you do against McGregor?’ and I’d say to the fans ‘Come on guys you can’t be serious?’ I’m a 220-pound, nine-time world champion and you really think it would even be a match? Conor’s fans really thought he could beat anyone at any weight class so I’m glad that it happened cause it allowed the fans to have that reality check like all right maybe this guy isn’t invincible. Something us professional fighters knew the whole time.”
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“Another side of me I think is glad to see him lose because I’m positive that this is actually going to bring out the best in him,” Jones said. “After defeat you really start to poke holes in your game, you really start to question your training and you become better. As a fan of Conor McGregor, I want to see him have longevity in this sport.”
source: FoxSports.com
About Jon Jones
King Among Kings: Just 23 years old when he defeated Shogun, Jones became the UFC’s youngest-ever world champion. Jones has successfully defended his light heavyweight title in a division-record eight consecutive fights. He’s also finished nine opponents by either knockout or submission, passing Chuck Liddell for most finishes in light heavyweight history.
Family Way: Jones’ older brother Arthur plays for the NFL’s Indianapolis Colts while younger sibling Chandler plays for the New England Patriots. It was those same brothers who dubbed him Bones growing up, since he was too skinny to find his footing on the gridiron.
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About Conor McGregor
Whether you appreciate his style or consider him loud and excessive, there’s no denying this about Conor McGregor: the UFC has seen nothing like him.
In the two years since he swooped into the UFC, McGregor has become a lightning rod for controversy. But he has backed up his braggadocio with skilled MMA and an ability to draw fans – most to cheer him, some hoping to see him cut down to size.
At UFC 189 in Las Vegas, he made good on a vow to knock out Chad Mendes, capturing the interim featherweight title and setting up a showdown with Jose Aldo, the UFC’s pound-for-pound king.
McGregor’s impressive rise in the UFC took place in a little over two years. It was almost impossible not to notice him after he knocked out Diego Brandao on UFC Fight Night Dublin in July 2014, then spectacularly announced, We’re not here to take part. We’re here to take over.
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