“There’s just so much to learn in mixed martial arts. I haven’t even fought a Top 10 guy yet, so I can’t really start to think that I’ve made it.”
“Right now, I feel sharper than ever,” said Jones. “My ground game from the bottom, and ground passes from top, boxing, kicks are more proper, going back to my wrestling. I just feel sharp all around.”
— Check out the full interview at mmaweekly.com.
Jon Jones
• 23 years old, 6’4, 205 lbs
• 84.5-inch reach, 10-1 overall (4-1 UFC)
• Last 3 fights have ended inside the distance, Lone UFC loss was a DQ
• Current layoff is 133 days (TKO1 over Brandon Vera)
Vladimir Matyushenko
• 39 years old, 6’1, 205 lbs
• 74-inch reach, 24-4 overall (5-2 UFC)
• All 5 of his UFC wins have been by judges’ decision, Has never been submitted
• Current layoff is 133 days (SD3 over Eliot Marshall)