Jon Jones Asked Dana White To Have Chael Sonnen Stop Calling Him Out

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  1. Anthony

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    Jon Jones Asked Dana White To Have Chael Sonnen Stop Calling Him Out

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    In light of the recent mess that was the cancelation of UFC 151, we still have yet to see the end of the aftermath. Not too many people came out of this looking great, except maybe Chael Sonnen, the unlikely "hero" in this story. Some people have come out of this cast in very deprecatory ways, few more than UFC light heavyweight champion, Jon Jones. In a recent article from The Wrestling Observer (Subscription required), there's yet another piece of information that will add fuel to the Jon Jones fire:
    Jones was very upset after Chael began calling him out and mocking him on Twitter, going as far as to contact White and ask him to tell Chael to stop
    Even if you're an avid Jones supporter, it's hard to cast this in a positive light. Sure, it may not always be fun to be the butt of ten thousand Chael Sonnen jokes, but that's not something you can just ask Dana White to stop. It just seems childish for a professional athlete to respond so oddly to a little bit of heat from a possible competitor.
    Also from the article, we see more of Jones, as his recent appearance on a radio show is analyzed, and what Jon said makes him look like a hypocrite:
    About a week before this all went down, he went on a radio show and talked about how Chael was undeserving of the fight coming off the loss to Anderson Silva, and that he was disrespectful and not the type of person he'd want to give a title shot to anyway. The host noted that Chael wouldn't be able to take Bones down, and unlike Henderson, also a wrestler, he didn't possess the power punch standing and wasn't a finisher. The host told Jones to take the paycheck and shut the guy up. At that point Jones said yes, you're right, I'll fight Chael any time, any where.
    There is hardly a positive way to look at this. Jones clearly says he'd do something he doesn't end up doing, despite the situation providing him the ability. Though he may be one of the greatest fighters to ever live, Jones constantly trips up with words, saying things he doesn't really mean, or things he can't or won't follow up on. It's hard to watch, because we're seeing such a great fighter open himself up for ridicule based on the things he says. Hopefully, this situation will be over soon, and everyone can just put this behind them. It's been a pretty rough week for many people, especially Jon Jones.
     
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    I remember a time when the only butt of this joke would be Chael. You have the Champ who has cleaned out his division, made a reputation on taking all comers, was set for another big fight that got cancelled. Now the smaller, less decorated LOSER of his last fight at a lower weight is allowed a voice? We all know Chael is a showman, and if you allow him to confuse you with his antics, he will...I didn't see Jones's comment as hypocritical. I read it as "If this clown earned the challenge, I wouldn't hesitate to smash him."

    I think Jones is just asking Dana to tell the showman to shut up; its annoying.
     
  3. TKO

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    I dont really follow MMA websites or stay up to date with UFC news, just what you guys post on Fightbeat.

    However there seems to be a campaign against Jones. Im not his greatest fan but he was wiped the floor with every opponent to date. If Chael is getting under his skin that much HE should shut him up in the octagon.
     
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    Understood. Would this same theory apply to all fighters?? Could this become the new method of earning a title shot? Of the folks siding with Chael, I'd bet they wouldn't bet big money on him against Jones. I know you mentioned you don't follow as closely; fine. But Chael has zero to lose here. I won't be fooled.
     
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    Lesser guys have called out champions since Noah and his ark

    Of course you gotta earn a shot at the title. I would be fine with Jones taking that stance.. but if these stories are true he is crying like a little bitch.

    He should
    1. state that Sonnen doesnt deserve a shot and ignore him.
    2. Fight him.

    Maybe this is a classic example of two guys, one can manipulate the media and use it to his advantage and other clueless falls right into the trap
     
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    BTW - Jones looks a complete monster in that pic
     
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    I agree with all of the above. Some feel Jones is being a bitch. Some feel Chael is. Your opinion: Who would you favor in the fight??
     
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    I do not believe Sonnen can man handle Jones ala Stann and Silva. Therefore Jones should and probably would destroy him. Based of recent fights and their respective ability it's really a mismatch.

    But to play devils advocate

    Maybe all this crap and smack talk from Chael has got inside Jones head. Maybe that could make the fight interesting who knows what would happen in a situation like that.
     
  9. mexican wedding shirt

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    That's completely irrelevant.

    I would favour Floyd over almost everyone he has ever had the possibility of fighting, does that excuse him avoiding tough fights? :lol:
     
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    Sonnen is talking because he knows damn well he's never making it to a title shot at 205 by earning it in the ring. There are many guys at 205 who will smash Sonnen. I'll take Bader over Sonnen.
     
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    You have to be shitting me.

    I agree Sonnen would struggle at 205, but not against Bader FFS, he is a scrub. Sonnen would win comfortably.
     
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    Knock it off, MWS. There must be a sub-point you're making. It's getting kinda silly. LOL.
     
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    Fuck you.
     
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    :scratcher: I guess I was right. Cheers, dude!
     
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    Right about what?
     
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    So anyhow, if Chael could possibly survive the mound of challenges at 205, I'd love to see this fight made. Thing is, he wouldn't make it.
     
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    Why would you like to see it being made? It would be a gimme for Jones, Sonnen would have no chance.
     
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    Is this how yall keep Fightbeat raging with traffic?? What's left to say or do, homie? I get your point. You got mine. We disagree. I'm good. Can we move on??
     
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    Actually I don't get your point, homegirl, and I don't think you do either :lol:

    I made a post basically saying Bader is a scrub, and you made some random nonsensical post in reply, getting your panties in a twist because you thought there might be some kind of anti Jones ulterior motive :34:
     
  20. Anthony

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    Chill out mex.
     
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    Well let me make it clearer for you, buddy. I don't give a shit. There's a real world out here. Beefing on the internet and going back and forth with some unhappy asshole on a message board isn't my thing. Now please get off my back!

    A day here, and I have my own troll! What do you guys feed these things? I think mine was the runt of the litter. He seems a little slow...
     
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    You wake up on the wrong side of the bed, mws?
     
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    :lol:

    God you're an idiot. A proper, CYC level idiot.
     
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    Buddles, do you have any idea what this moron's post means here?
     
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    No, I'm not at all. These guys at 205 are bigger and stronger than Sonnen. He's not going to have a strength advantage like he did at 185.
     
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    Right about you being a douche. The guy has been here 10 minutes and pegged you accurately.
     
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    Perhaps he thought you had an anti-Jones vibe? Still, you do seem a bit cranky today, mws. It's kinda out of character for you. Usually you're all sweetness and light, having a laugh, hanging the nickname Buddles on me, and saying I look like a tipsy Polish farmer. :)
     
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    I do agree with you, like I said, it would be more difficult for him to wrestle the bigger guys. And personally I think him Vs Jones is a mismatch, which is why it's absurd that Jones didn't just fight him and net an easy win.

    But Bader? Really? Bader? He fucking sucks. I am pretty sure Sonnen would win, and I don't even rate Sonnen that highly. I thought Bisping beat him FFS.
     
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    mikE :atu:
     
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    I agree. Mentally challenged Jones nuthugger that he is, he read an anti-Jones vibe when it clearly wasn't there. When I wrote that post, Jones couldn't have been further from my mind. I was simply focused on Z overrating that scrub Vader Bader.

    Anyway Buddles, we need your damn smiley back [​IMG]
     

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