One of the most fascinating aspects of Jon Jones' decision to turn down a fight with Chael Sonnen at UFC 151, resulting in the cancellation of the event, has been the shift in perception toward both men from the fans. We've now seen Sonnen take a position as some sort of man of the people while Jones' fall from grace continues.

Sonnen has continued his campaign against Jones by taking to Facebook and posting the following:

I am no longer permitted to speak ill of the former champion Jon Jones as we have come to an agreement. I will stop tearing him down verbally and in exchange he has relinquished his belt to me. I would like to
read a prepared statement from the former Champion.

Mr Sonnen,

In every mans life a choice must eventually be made. Run or fight. I said I wouldn't duck any man as champion. But you are no ordinary man. You've spoken nothing but truth in your attempt to gain a title fight
with me. My last act of cowardness is to hand over what you would have beaten out of me 8 days from today. The UFC LHW Title. Now I must refocus my life. Good luck Champ.

Signed,

Jon Bones Jones

P.S. I just ordered your best selling book, A Voice of Reason from amazon, I've been told by Greg Jackson that it will help me get through this tough time. Thanks

I wonder how much longer we'll see this war of words between two men who probably will never face each other in a fight continue.

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