[Teddykgb]

http://www.mmamania.com/2012/10/16/35129...ing-tuf-17

Looks like a desperation move by the UFC since the ultimate figher ratings have gone down the toilet. As much as I like Chael he doesn't deserve to fight Jones.

What is with ufc feeding anderson and jones all of these guys when they should be fighting each other?

[Big Nilla]

Wonder why Anderson Silva is so shy about fighting Jon Jones. The quality of Silva's opponents the last few years have sucked. He's great, so make him prove he's the greatest against a great opponent. Jones would win regardless.

[Teddykgb]

Yeah I would definately have Jones as the favorite over Silva but no way would I count him out.

After watching the UFC 153 post fight press conference Anderson wants nothing to do with Jon Jones. He is coming up with every excuse in the book "other fighters deserve the fight" "I dont care about big money fights" "I want to fight gsp"

If Jones would just step up and call him out it would get the ball rolling but I think Jones is a little hesitant and scared of Silva as well so it keeps a good mutual respect between them.

[rudebwoy]

Isn't Silva in a lighter weight class to Jones?

[Teddykgb]

(10-16-2012 05:19 PM)rudebwoy Wrote:  

Isn't Silva in a lighter weight class to Jones?

He just fought at 205lbs 4 days ago against Stephan Bonnar and DESTROYED him. Which is the same weight class as Jones.

[sucio44]

It looks like White thinks they (Jones vs Silva) may fight.
At the 1:08 mark a reporter asks the question.

[Teddykgb]

(10-16-2012 05:26 PM)sucio44 Wrote:  

It looks like White thinks they (Jones vs Silva) may fight.
At the 1:08 mark a reporter asks the question.

Yea Dana keeps thinking it will happen but Anderson is absolutely against it. Dana said that once Anderson sees how much money he can make he will be changing his mind. Then Anderson responded with "I dont fight for money"

I will keep my fingers crossed they will make it happen but now Sonnen vs Jones coaching TUF and then fighting will tie them up for 7 months.

So looks like there will be plenty of time for Anderson vs GSP before Jon Jones

[rudebwoy]

I don't believe Anderson is against it, I think once this fight happens then there is little reason to watch UFC.

All the characters have left the sport.

[Teddykgb]

Watch at the 24:40 mark. Anderson does not want it.

Watch 36:45 He explains exactly why he doesn't want it.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ONMyMtiWraw

[Teddykgb]

He also doesn't want Weidman which I can understand. Weidman could use one more big win before he deserves a shot.