Jon Jones: In The Moment Debuts March 17 on Spike TV
by Nick Thomas on Mar 14, 2011 10:52 PM EDT
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Spike TV will premiere UFC Presents Jon Jones: In the Moment on Thursday, March 17 at 11 p.m. ET. Chronicling the life of rising UFC superstar Jon Jones, this half-hour special showcases the 23-year-old’s journey to a shot at light heavyweight champion Mauricio "Shogun" Rua this Saturday at UFC 128.
Nicknamed "Bones," the New York native has taken the sports world by storm thanks to his uncanny athleticism and endearing personality. In this all-access program, fans can follow him every step of the way as he gears up for Saturday’s epic showdown with one of the sport’s true legends.
From his training camp to his family life, from New Mexico to New York, viewers get an inside look at the man in his defining moment, when the limitless potential of great talent meets the relentless pressure of great expectations.
The show is produced in near real time, from the subject’s point-of-view, with no narration.
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guess who they want to win
by Hendo_One-Shot
It’s just gonna make his destruction at the hands of Shogun that much sweeter…
BWAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Seriously, though, tough fight to call.
Shogun’s experience vs Bones’ athleticism.
by Lulz McGee
Its just like Brocktober
by rscott94
please for the love of godby omegared07
put a halt on the hype train…he really doesnt need his own 30 min special
It is not his own special. Its a brand new show that will feature a different fighter every episode. Its fitting that jones is the first one to be on the show.
by TheRealGunslinger
excited to see how scared of mauricio he is.
by basementknee on Mar 14, 2011 10:56 PM EDT up reply actions
guess who they want to win
by Hendo_One-Shot
I don’t think that is quite fair, win or lose Jones is going to be a huge star for the UFC. He is complete marketing package: super talented, well educated, and well spoken.
Also the fact that he is African-American can’t be underestimated in a sport that is criticized (fairly or unfairly) for lacking in diversity.
I was working at an inner city Chicago high school at the time of the TUF 10 finale and going into the card all the African-American students could talk about was Kimbo. But the Monday afterward they were all about Jon Jones, I don’t think it was a mistake Jones was put on the same card with Kimbo.
Good point about Jones on that card, hadn’t really given that much thought before…
"Sometimes I wonder if the world is being run by smart people who are putting us on, or by imbeciles who really mean it." -Mark Twain
"Life is tough, but it's tougher if you're stupid." -John Wayne
by The American Ronin on Mar 14, 2011 11:26 PM EDT up reply actions
Since Jones is so young and hyped
it’s win-win for the UFC. In my fanpost I mention how Jones’ hype will get transferred to Shogun if the Brazilian can get the win. And since Jones is so young, and he didnt get a full camp, etc…, they can just feed him a few more fighters then give him another title shot in a year or so.
"Speaks well of a man to need a little something in this world. I wouldn't trust a man who could git through it cold sober."
--Harry Crews
So this is a new series that will be continued?
Great way for them to get the fighters more attention and fans.
Alistair Overeem - StrikeForce HeavyWeight Champion, K-1 2010 World Grand Prix Champion, DREAM Interim HeavyWeight Champion
"The reality is we now own Strikeforce"
At first, I thought you meant “useful footage” in terms of the Kampman fight. And thought to myself how is that useful to anybody? Then I remembered the small news of the buy-out.
Just Breed!
by ScoreCardOTN on Mar 14, 2011 11:07 PM EDT up reply actions
agreeed, no more promo’s of him shadow boxing!
by basementknee on Mar 14, 2011 11:11 PM EDT up reply actions
Best part of UFC all access
A computer once beat me at chess, but it was no match for me at kick boxing.
by TheCode on Mar 15, 2011 12:52 AM EDT up reply actions 5 recs
11 PM on St.Patty's Day
Of all the timeslots it has to premier on, they pick that one? Come on…
by The Burning Scheyer Jersey on Mar 14, 2011 11:03 PM EDT reply actions
They should throw the champion a bone every once and a while.
All the focus on this fight, from the UFC and from the blogs, are solely on Jones.
maybe he should learn how to speak SOME GOD DAMN AMERICAN if he wants his OWN SHOW
by hewsdaddy on Mar 14, 2011 11:30 PM EDT up reply actions 2 recs
Not sure how to take this but I laughed either way.
by seanerk88 on Mar 15, 2011 12:02 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions
I feel required to link this
I apologize in advance.
by ET Son on Mar 15, 2011 12:36 AM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
they should do this for every title fight
and always focus on the challenger, makes the fight more interesting IMO
"I have smoked weed with alot of UFC champions" - Joe Rogan
"Você ta fudido. Se vai levar muita porrada, ta ligado?" - Anderson Silva
by milk72 on Mar 14, 2011 11:11 PM EDT reply actions 2 recs
Hmm
Nicknamed “Bones,” the New York native has taken the sports world by storm thanks to his uncanny athleticism and endearing personality
Did nobody explain to them the sarcasm font?
Loser? How many beers can YOU drink?
by Snipes on Mar 14, 2011 11:19 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
yep sure did
Jules: Normally, both your asses would be dead as fucking fried chicken, but you happen to pull this shit while I'm in a transitional period so I don't wanna kill you, I wanna help you. But I can't give you this case, it don't belong to me. Besides, I've already been through too much shit this morning over this case to hand it over to your dumb ass.
by RJshock 305 on Mar 14, 2011 11:21 PM EDT up reply actions
I wish they'd do one on Shogun
A lot of casual fans aren’t familiar with how huge he is. He’s arguably the best LHW in the sports history.
"When I beat Wanderlei I’m a take his belt, pull his pants down and spank him for being so ugly" - Quinton Jackson
yeah well thats their loss, and the UFC is banking on jones winning
Im a proud shogun die hard and know what he can do in the octagon no matter if hes facing a phenom like Bones, not going to be surprisd when Jon gets his leg broken off by Shogun’s trademark leglock.
I am cashing in my 401/K and putting it all on Shogun. The UFC should know better than to jinx Jonny Bones Jones like this.
I would have bet on Shogun too
until I realized he hasn’t fought for almost a year and coming out of yet another knee surgery. Not saying that he’s going to be killed, but i’m just not confident that he could win.
He’s been training for 5 months straight and raring to go. The closer we get the more I like shoguns chances…
by MichaelJonathan1985 on Mar 14, 2011 11:37 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Shogun had a similar layoff against machida..and he torched lyoto.
by sadface on Mar 14, 2011 11:45 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Not really
there were only 7 months between the Lyoto fights, by the time he fights Jones that would be 10 months. He also didn’t have knee surgery before he fought Machida.
No, but he had an appendectomy iirc a few weeks before, as well as fighting with a torn ACL…
"Sometimes I wonder if the world is being run by smart people who are putting us on, or by imbeciles who really mean it." -Mark Twain
"Life is tough, but it's tougher if you're stupid." -John Wayne
by The American Ronin on Mar 15, 2011 12:09 AM EDT up reply actions
That photo looks unnatural
The reach is crazy.
I tend to be biased towards strikers . . . exciting strikers.
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VEe is ANIMated!
I had the exact same thought
wow! Bones indeed!
Matt Janecek
MBA Candidate 2011
An MBA on MMA:
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84 inch reach!
its absurd how far away he can hit you from. Also for those that think Shogun is gonna leg kick Jones into submission should realize that in order for Shogun to get in range to leg kick Jones he himself has to get within the 84 Inch reach zone of Jones. If you think Jackson hasnt drilled this for hours into Jones then you mistaken.
Jules: Normally, both your asses would be dead as fucking fried chicken, but you happen to pull this shit while I'm in a transitional period so I don't wanna kill you, I wanna help you. But I can't give you this case, it don't belong to me. Besides, I've already been through too much shit this morning over this case to hand it over to your dumb ass.
by RJshock 305 on Mar 14, 2011 11:42 PM EDT up reply actions
If you think Jackson hasnt drilled this for hours into Jones then you mistaken.
Yep thats part of why I’m picking Shogun.
Jones measuring techniques by hours trained
Shogun measures techniques by years trained
by T.P. Grant on Mar 14, 2011 11:45 PM EDT reply actions 2 recs
Hours of training?
Oh word? thats laughable no shit that Shogun has experience over jones but dont downplay the mans work ethic.
Legendary lay-up Jordan with the right-left switch.
Hang time, Hand glide, Stir fried, Chinky-eyed, Shanghai
by AndersonSativa on Mar 14, 2011 11:50 PM EDT up reply actions
yeah, lol complete overstatment
but the comment of “Jones has been spending hours in the gym working on checking leg kicks and throwing counters”
Shogun has spent basically his whole life working on landing kicks and dealing with counter straights.
Your still down playing Jones.
Has Shogun tried leg kicking someone with an 84 inch reach, no he hasnt. Im not saying he cant but its going to a lot harder then him leg kicking Machida. Also Jones will be way more prepared for Shogun then Shogun will be for Jones. He was helping Rashad train for Shogun since the beginning.
Jules: Normally, both your asses would be dead as fucking fried chicken, but you happen to pull this shit while I'm in a transitional period so I don't wanna kill you, I wanna help you. But I can't give you this case, it don't belong to me. Besides, I've already been through too much shit this morning over this case to hand it over to your dumb ass.
by RJshock 305 on Mar 15, 2011 12:01 AM EDT up reply actions
I think Jones is a great fighter
I just think at this point in his career a guy with the offensive diversity like Shogun is likely to get the better of him.
And I think the short turn around doesn’t have a huge effect on Shogun, the man has been fighting since Jones was in high school. And has trained with some amazing strikers, I think Jones’ judo and wrestling pose the biggest threat to Rua, but I’m interested to see how much Jones’ sub defense has improved.
See this is where im lost.
People act as if he has such an amazing sub game, yet Jones has more sub wins then Shogun. Shogun tapped a guy that had gone 1-5 in his last 6 four by SUB. I think people are giving that sub more credit then its worth.
Jules: Normally, both your asses would be dead as fucking fried chicken, but you happen to pull this shit while I'm in a transitional period so I don't wanna kill you, I wanna help you. But I can't give you this case, it don't belong to me. Besides, I've already been through too much shit this morning over this case to hand it over to your dumb ass.
by RJshock 305 on Mar 15, 2011 12:16 AM EDT up reply actions
Shogun doesn't use his subs much
because he is got that Chute Boxe attitude, but by all accounts he is a 100% legit black belt in BJJ. He has nice leg locks and a very underrate and aggressive guard.
Will see.
I still want to see how he reacts with someone that has such great top control like Jones has. Also Half of Shoguns loses are buy sub, so i wouldnt be surprised if Jones goes for one. It probably wont happen but im just saiyan.
Jules: Normally, both your asses would be dead as fucking fried chicken, but you happen to pull this shit while I'm in a transitional period so I don't wanna kill you, I wanna help you. But I can't give you this case, it don't belong to me. Besides, I've already been through too much shit this morning over this case to hand it over to your dumb ass.
by RJshock 305 on Mar 15, 2011 12:27 AM EDT up reply actions
Shogun survived Arona and Little Nog
and beyond a front headlock series Jones hasn’t shown even an interest in submission offense.
Shogun got caught in choke a decade ago by Sobral and his RNC loss to Forrest wasn’t due to lack of defense, it was mostly because he’d gotten the hell beaten out of him and gassed badly.
I don’t think Sub defense is a problem for Shogun.
I think Jones top control is better the Little Nog, also that was before he came off of his third knee surgery. That is such a question mark in this fight.
Jules: Normally, both your asses would be dead as fucking fried chicken, but you happen to pull this shit while I'm in a transitional period so I don't wanna kill you, I wanna help you. But I can't give you this case, it don't belong to me. Besides, I've already been through too much shit this morning over this case to hand it over to your dumb ass.
by RJshock 305 on Mar 15, 2011 12:36 AM EDT up reply actions
totally agree there
Shogun’s two historic weakness are gas tank and defensive wrestling.
That is a bad combination going into a 5 round fight against a strong wrestler. If Jones can get a takedown and avoid being put in the guard he could grind Shogun down.
That is why this is such a great fight.
Both people are technically the worst match up for one another. Imsure Rogan will say “The best way to beat Shogun is to be able to remotely stand with him, have great takedowns, and very skilled top control. Well that is exactly what Jon Jones has” Willing to beat my laptop he says that.
Jules: Normally, both your asses would be dead as fucking fried chicken, but you happen to pull this shit while I'm in a transitional period so I don't wanna kill you, I wanna help you. But I can't give you this case, it don't belong to me. Besides, I've already been through too much shit this morning over this case to hand it over to your dumb ass.
by RJshock 305 on Mar 15, 2011 12:47 AM EDT up reply actions
NO!
Don’t beat your laptop, are you nuts!
by Unabomberman on Mar 15, 2011 1:35 AM EDT up reply actions
He hasn't had to
By all accounts he was something of a BJJ prodigy in his early MMA days, and I suspect he still has it when he needs it.
"Sometimes I wonder if the world is being run by smart people who are putting us on, or by imbeciles who really mean it." -Mark Twain
"Life is tough, but it's tougher if you're stupid." -John Wayne
by The American Ronin on Mar 15, 2011 12:27 AM EDT up reply actions
young shogun
ko power decides this fight; thats his first mma fight
by mr. gogoplata on Mar 14, 2011 11:51 PM EDT reply actions 5 recs
I love how we keep showing this picture of Bone’s amazing kick….that Bader blocked.
"Every time I talk on the phone with someone who doesn’t know me, they call me "ma’am"." - Scott C. Broussard
by Earl Montclair on Mar 14, 2011 11:58 PM EDT reply actions 3 recs
I think it grazed him a little.
Jules: Normally, both your asses would be dead as fucking fried chicken, but you happen to pull this shit while I'm in a transitional period so I don't wanna kill you, I wanna help you. But I can't give you this case, it don't belong to me. Besides, I've already been through too much shit this morning over this case to hand it over to your dumb ass.
by RJshock 305 on Mar 15, 2011 12:02 AM EDT up reply actions
Yeah.......
in the hand.
"Every time I talk on the phone with someone who doesn’t know me, they call me "ma’am"." - Scott C. Broussard
by Earl Montclair on Mar 15, 2011 12:02 AM EDT up reply actions
and
His heart…. that kick…shooked his… heart
Legendary lay-up Jordan with the right-left switch.
Hang time, Hand glide, Stir fried, Chinky-eyed, Shanghai
by AndersonSativa on Mar 15, 2011 12:03 AM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Koechner!
"Every time I talk on the phone with someone who doesn’t know me, they call me "ma’am"." - Scott C. Broussard
by Earl Montclair on Mar 15, 2011 12:05 AM EDT up reply actions
Sorry, my bad.
It was the other head kick that connected not this one.
Jules: Normally, both your asses would be dead as fucking fried chicken, but you happen to pull this shit while I'm in a transitional period so I don't wanna kill you, I wanna help you. But I can't give you this case, it don't belong to me. Besides, I've already been through too much shit this morning over this case to hand it over to your dumb ass.
by RJshock 305 on Mar 15, 2011 12:06 AM EDT up reply actions
But it’s not near as pretty!
"Every time I talk on the phone with someone who doesn’t know me, they call me "ma’am"." - Scott C. Broussard
by Earl Montclair on Mar 15, 2011 12:07 AM EDT up reply actions
Oh by no means. If that jumping kick knocked bader lick this one did, im pretty sure he would be looking like Andrei after he ate fedors overhand.
Jules: Normally, both your asses would be dead as fucking fried chicken, but you happen to pull this shit while I'm in a transitional period so I don't wanna kill you, I wanna help you. But I can't give you this case, it don't belong to me. Besides, I've already been through too much shit this morning over this case to hand it over to your dumb ass.
by RJshock 305 on Mar 15, 2011 12:08 AM EDT up reply actions
like this one did
Jules: Normally, both your asses would be dead as fucking fried chicken, but you happen to pull this shit while I'm in a transitional period so I don't wanna kill you, I wanna help you. But I can't give you this case, it don't belong to me. Besides, I've already been through too much shit this morning over this case to hand it over to your dumb ass.
by RJshock 305 on Mar 15, 2011 12:08 AM EDT up reply actions
Watch Bader's wrist
on point of impact. Ouch
A computer once beat me at chess, but it was no match for me at kick boxing.
Imagine if THIS landed
"Every time I talk on the phone with someone who doesn’t know me, they call me "ma’am"." - Scott C. Broussard
by Earl Montclair on Mar 15, 2011 1:26 AM EDT up reply actions 7 recs
I guarantee Rogan has NEVER seen a kick like that in any MMA fight ever. Completely unorthodox.
Just Breed!
by ScoreCardOTN on Mar 15, 2011 12:47 AM EDT up reply actions
the reach was impressive
but yeah, it still didn’t hit.
by Victor Rodriguez on Mar 15, 2011 5:16 PM EDT up reply actions
"Endearing Personality"??
I think Jon Jones comes across like a bit of an arrogant dick..
Some of his quotes and interviews have been less than endearing.
Nothing worse than a guy who markets himself as humble but is anything but (Frank Shamrock!)
THIS! His tweets are insufferable sometimes.
Are our bones not dust?
Is our Blood not Poison?
On my knees in the black light
Praying for Salvation, bitter Redemption
So throw your dice and cast your shadow
You may look away
But your children will not...
by ProfessorBLove on Mar 15, 2011 1:17 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions
And introducing the challenger: Jon "Lebron" Jones
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by pdl on Mar 15, 2011 12:28 AM EDT reply actions 4 recs
Jones' personality is to endearing
as Dana’s head is to hairy
"But I was like "I don't know how they do things where you guys are from, but I dont think monogamy is legal in this country."
@anonymousbungi
Jones 30 min special vs Shogun's 30 sec commercial
As I stated in another post this is Hendo/Shields all over again but in the UFC. This “special” automatically shows who Zuffa/UFC wants to win this match. Not only that, it also devalues Shogun as a serious threat. Sure they may gain some new fans in a different demographic, but where does this leave Shogun when he wins? Despite his injuries, Shogun has accomplished a lot and the newer fans should be exposed to his past accomplishments. This half hour show should have at least been done like the Cotto/Mayorga pre-fight show.
If this was shields/Hendo then Shogun wouldnt even be on the poster at all.
Jules: Normally, both your asses would be dead as fucking fried chicken, but you happen to pull this shit while I'm in a transitional period so I don't wanna kill you, I wanna help you. But I can't give you this case, it don't belong to me. Besides, I've already been through too much shit this morning over this case to hand it over to your dumb ass.
There was a poster
C’mon Strikeforce wasn’t that ghetto.
by BrothaDarkness on Mar 15, 2011 1:17 AM EDT up reply actions
WTF!
Some dumb bitch lied to me!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Also your name is making laugh a lot.
Jules: Normally, both your asses would be dead as fucking fried chicken, but you happen to pull this shit while I'm in a transitional period so I don't wanna kill you, I wanna help you. But I can't give you this case, it don't belong to me. Besides, I've already been through too much shit this morning over this case to hand it over to your dumb ass.
its not just a jones special
Its a brand new show. Im guessing it will be about the challengers for the titles. Theres no reason for the UFC to try and promote Shogun. No matter what they do the casual fans will not flock to him. Jones on the other hand has what it takes to be known by the casual fan. I have casual fan friends who know who jones is…….and they have no idea that shogun was the champ.
Representing Ohio Mixed Martial Arts
by TheRealGunslinger on Mar 15, 2011 9:33 AM EDT up reply actions
Casual fans may not flock to him, but the UFC needs to market their Champion.
Boxing does a good job of it and makes every match look epic before it happens, regardless who the champion or challenger is. They have enough footage from both competitors to draw in the casual fan. Shogun’s KO’s of Rampage, Liddell, and Machida are enough to gain the attention of any fan. As for the new show, they are using WWE style marketing to reach out to the casual fanbase and is further proof that they are banking on Jones winning. I dont foresee the UFC creating a new show for challengers, this is a one time deal because Jones is the first talent of this “caliber” that was built up.
by BrothaDarkness on Mar 15, 2011 5:56 PM EDT up reply actions
Im sure someone said this
but he looks like Delsium from Street Fighter
I try to be a role model for kids around the park. If some kid wants to grow dope, they can come talk to me, instead of growing dope 6 or 7 times through denial and error, they're going to get it right the first time and have some good dope. - Ricky
You can't tell me to not grow dope. It's like telling the NWA to stop being black.-Ricky
Or Kareem Abdul Jabar in “Game of Death”
by BrothaDarkness on Mar 15, 2011 1:29 AM EDT up reply actions
I think you mean Dhalsim. Brings back memories..
by mizunopro on Mar 15, 2011 2:20 AM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
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