Longest Reach in UFC History...

by reciprocal on Jun 23, 2009 10:25 PM EDT

I dont know if this has been mentioned here before but had to bring it up. I read that Jon Bones Jones has the longest reach in the UFC with 84.5". I found it hard to believe this guy had longer limbs than the giants like Lesnar, Kongo, ect... So i found that Kongo is only at 82". Im a huge fan of Jones thus far and believe hes gonna make waves at LHW. This is gonna play a huge part in his fights as he moves through the division.

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Brock’s extendo-arms suprised Mir, Herring and, Randy pretty good. You can actually see the look of shock on Herring’s face when Brock throws a punch and his arm keeps going… and going… and going…

Keep firing Assholes!

Out out, you demons of stupidity!

by Ubernoober on Jun 23, 2009 10:29 PM EDT reply actions

Herring kept going and going and going as well…across the octogon. Love that highligh

by reciprocal on Jun 24, 2009 2:55 AM EDT up reply actions

Bones is a freak

And I can’t wait to see him fight again at 100, I will have seen all 3 of his fights live in person.

Due to Cheick Kongo's atrocious takedown defense....
Walla walla walla, I’m an idiot

by ufc4 on Jun 23, 2009 10:33 PM EDT reply actions

I think hes got the scariest clinch i’ve see. I wouldn’t wanna be tied up with him

by reciprocal on Jun 24, 2009 2:54 AM EDT up reply actions

Jon Jones is a future champ

He is the new prodigy of the sport

by Flyghtt on Jun 24, 2009 12:01 AM EDT reply actions

for sure. hes only 21. the sky is the limit for this kid.. he got longer limbs than fuckin kongo. lol

by reciprocal on Jun 24, 2009 2:10 AM EDT up reply actions

When I see his gas tank get better, I’ll believe that.

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by Leland Roling on Jun 24, 2009 9:22 AM EDT up reply actions

Yeah, for now it’s all still potential. I think he has a great chance to fulfill that potential, though, because none of his issues are unsolvable.

"I'm AJB and I endorse this nut-puncher."

by AJB on Jun 24, 2009 12:52 PM EDT up reply actions

Semmy Schilt is only 83 in!

Ever tried. Ever failed. No matter. Try Again. Fail again. Fail better. -Samuel Beckett

by Scott C. Broussard on Jun 24, 2009 12:52 AM EDT reply actions

Jones is gonna rule the world.

We can only hope that he is a merciful sovereign.

"I see him beating Anderson Silva. I see him picking him apart. Him at a 131 years old...(trails off)." - Tito on Belfort at Affliction:DOR

by Rundownloser on Jun 24, 2009 1:09 AM EDT reply actions 1 recs

With his age he will be a force…He will have time to study the Machida Era and one day Conquer it.

by AfroSamurai on Jun 24, 2009 1:14 AM EDT reply actions

His interview on Luke’s show inspired a lot of confidence.

by Michael Rome on Jun 24, 2009 3:10 AM EDT reply actions

What I like most about Bones

is that he has a wrestling base. Generally these taller lankier guys get taken down and controlled, but he is an amazing wrestler & athlete, who could be anything. I also love he gets his moves from movies.

look at Nate Diaz for example, supremely talented but gets controlled by good wrestlers.

by Well Read Idiot on Jun 24, 2009 8:38 AM EDT reply actions

Lesnar only has a 2" reach advantage over Mir. Lesnar – 81" Mir – 79". I don’t think Lesnar’s reach surprised Mir that much. He did have a 10" reach advantage over Couture and he himself admitted to being surprised by Lesnar’s reach.

by Mirjitsu on Jun 24, 2009 1:44 PM EDT reply actions

That’s crazy. The first thing that popped into my head was “this guy forgot about Schilt”. Then I saw Jones’ number – incredible. I’m buying into his hype.

by xposipx on Jun 24, 2009 4:14 PM EDT reply actions