Ryan Bader vs. Jon Jones targeted for UFC 127 in February

At the same time it would be cool to see Bones go into a title shot undefeated, especially if Shogun returns from this knee surgery in top form

Ali_1748 wrote:

bobbitt15 wrote:

I think Jones finishes Bader late but I would love it if Bones got put to sleep

Frankly I am getting quite sick of the Bones hype myself.

Bader's wrestling skills should be able to keep this standing long enough to test Bones chin.

It ain't hype. It's real with Jones.

I dislike Bones complaining about this fight more and more. I don't think he should be complaining about this fight. He is considered nearly equal to Bader by most publications LHW rankings.

He should of called out the striker he wants after his last fight instead of knocking the Bader fight because this is one of only a few correct match ups for him right now. He isn't fighting Machida or Page next, He isn't fighting Evans or Shogun next. Forrest who wasn't joking when he said he didn't want to fight Bones and Bader are the only top guys in the UFC who are top ten who he should match with. Lil Nog, Couture, Rich, and Thaigo are in the next tier below right now in my opinion, not that they wouldn't make for intriguing fights. Fans deserve this Bones/Bader match. We were denied these types of impactful fights for the HW division's new breed.

He shouldn't complain but I do get what he's saying, Bader has the best win of both guys though. If he beats Bader he gets a shot and the stylistic matchup he wants.

Oh has the world turns...

http://www.bloodyelbow.com/2010/10/4/1731211/jon-jones-obsessed-with-ryan-bader

"I thought Bader was exposed. At first, Bader had me a believer in his double-legs. I thought with his strength and his power, he could double-leg down anyone. But Nogueira exposed him in the wrestling department, big time. That was interesting to see."

...

"I think he gassed out and I think he's been gassing out in his last few fights. With his strength may come a lack of cardio. ... Where he has the physical power, I think genetics don't allow him to be able to go a vicious fifteen minutes like he needs to, especially when someone really puts the heat on him."
...

"I was studying him and Nogueira, but now that I know it's Bader I'm watching all his fights, all his interviews - I'm obsessed with the guy. It's a great feeling."

"I want to get to know Ryan Bader as if I was his coach or his trainer. I want to know what his tendencies are, what punch he throws the most, what makes him want to shoot his double-leg, where is his mental security blanket is in the Octagon. You know, where does he like to shoot? Does he like to shoot in the middle of the cage or against the cage? Every time I watch a fight I pick up something different. I just like to study. There's a quote that says, 'If you know yourself and you know your opponent, you shouldn't fear the results of 100 battles.' Just really being prepared gives you a lot of confidence."



Obsession by Bones

Sounds better