Very interesting stare down between UFC light heavyweight champ Mauricio “Shogun” Rua and his UFC 128 challenger Jon Jones at the pre-fight press conference. Jones used his novel and intimidating “stare blankly into the distance” to intimidate his last opponent Ryan Bader before UFC 126. The tactic appeared to confuse the champ as Shogun tried to figure out what Jon Jones was looking at. Check out the video here, more pictures after the jump.
Jon Jones approached Shogun fast and aggressive while Shogun offered a hand shake.
The staredown
Jon Jones gave up his intimidating stare when he realized Shogun wasn’t even looking.
When they finally do lock eyes, Jon Jones had his hands in his pockets.
Jon Jones was not impressed.