UFC on FOX 14: January 24, 2015

[ace3g]

http://www.fightplay.tv/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/Fightplay_Poster_UFCSweden-600x862.jpg

main CARD
FOX, 8 p.m. ET
Alexander Gustafsson (http://mmajunkie.com/fighters/alexander-gustafsson) vs. Anthony Johnson (http://mmajunkie.com/fighters/anthony-johnson)
Dan Henderson (http://mmajunkie.com/fighters/dan-henderson) vs. Gegard Mousasi (http://mmajunkie.com/fighters/gegard-mousasi)
Ryan Bader (http://mmajunkie.com/fighters/ryan-bader) vs. Phil Davis (http://mmajunkie.com/fighters/phil-davis)
Akira Corassani (http://mmajunkie.com/fighters/akira-corassani) vs. Sam Sicilia (http://mmajunkie.com/fighters/sam-sicilia)

preliminary CARD
FOX Sports 1, 5 p.m. ET
Nico Musoke (http://mmajunkie.com/fighters/nicholas-musoke) vs. Albert Tumenov (http://mmajunkie.com/fighters/albert-tumenov)
Sultan Aliev (http://mmajunkie.com/fighters/sultan-aliev) vs. Kenny Robertson (http://mmajunkie.com/fighters/kenny-robertson)
Makwan Amirkhani (http://mmajunkie.com/fighters/makwan-amirkhani) vs. Andy Ogle (http://mmajunkie.com/fighters/andy-ogle)
Nikita Krylov (http://mmajunkie.com/fighters/nikita-krylov) vs. Stanislav Nedkov (http://mmajunkie.com/fighters/stanislav-nedkov)
Anthony Christodoulou (http://mmajunkie.com/fighters/anthony-christodoulou) vs. Mairbek Taisumov (http://mmajunkie.com/fighters/mairbek-taisumov)
Konstantin Erokhin (http://mmajunkie.com/fighters/konstantin-erokhin) vs. Viktor Pesta (http://mmajunkie.com/fighters/viktor-pesta)

preliminary CARD
UFC Fight Night, 4 p.m. ET
Mirsad Bektic (http://mmajunkie.com/fighters/mirsad-bektic) vs. Paul Redmond (http://mmajunkie.com/fighters/paul-redmond)
Chris Beal (http://mmajunkie.com/fighters/chris-beal) vs. Neil Seery (http://mmajunkie.com/fighters/neil-seery)

[The TroutBum]

Oh man, this is a great card.


I fear for Gus, but Johnson has proved time and time again that fighting is not his priority, and I expect him to fuck something up; either his weight cut or cardio. His only chance is to swarm Gus early and get a lucky shot. Might need several lucky shots, as Gus has a chin of iron.

Hendo is going out on top. I really hate Blow Hard.

Davis with another boring fight/win.

War Ogle!!

Krylov is a bitch.

Alexander Gustafsson (http://mmajunkie.com/fighters/alexander-gustafsson) vs. Anthony Johnson (http://mmajunkie.com/fighters/anthony-johnson)
Dan Henderson (http://mmajunkie.com/fighters/dan-henderson) vs. Gegard Mousasi (http://mmajunkie.com/fighters/gegard-mousasi)
Ryan Bader (http://mmajunkie.com/fighters/ryan-bader) vs. Phil Davis (http://mmajunkie.com/fighters/phil-davis)
Makwan Amirkhani (http://mmajunkie.com/fighters/makwan-amirkhani) vs. Andy Ogle (http://mmajunkie.com/fighters/andy-ogle)
Nikita Krylov (http://mmajunkie.com/fighters/nikita-krylov) vs. Stanislav Nedkov (http://mmajunkie.com/fighters/stanislav-nedkov)

[Cry Havoc]

Agree with Trout, in fact I think this is a better overall card than 182. Which is sad considering it's not even PPV.

I need some time to think on Davis vs. Bader. That's a tough matchup to call.

[ace3g]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cHOHvkK3TUo

[SupremeGuy]

If Gus wins, he might get an interim title, tbh. Jones going to rehab is to draw attention away from his T/E results. Apparently dude was hiding under rings and shit to avoid being tested. lol

[thiste]

That would be poetic justice.

[dbreiden83080]

FOX, 8 p.m. ET

Great card here UFC is getting back on track IMO..

Alexander Gustafsson vs. Anthony Johnson

Going to go with the upset here.. Johnson is on a real roll and might have the wrestling along with the striking to take this one.. Gus has a hell of a jaw and as we saw with Jones great TDD but I have a feeling Anthony will surprise some people here.. I think it is going to be a great fight..

Dan Henderson vs. Gegard Mousasi

Hendo looks slow and very old lately.. Retirement is something he really needs to consider if he loses this one.

Ryan Bader vs. Phil Davis

Bader is and always will be a gatekeeper. If Davis has any intention whatsoever of being a title challenger one day he damn well better win this fight fairly impressively..

Nico Musoke vs. Albert Tumenov

Akira Corassani

[ace3g]

main CARD
FOX, 8 p.m. ET
Alexander Gustafsson (http://mmajunkie.com/fighters/alexander-gustafsson) vs. Anthony Johnson (http://mmajunkie.com/fighters/anthony-johnson)
Dan Henderson (http://mmajunkie.com/fighters/dan-henderson) vs. Gegard Mousasi (http://mmajunkie.com/fighters/gegard-mousasi)
Ryan Bader (http://mmajunkie.com/fighters/ryan-bader) vs. Phil Davis (http://mmajunkie.com/fighters/phil-davis)
Akira Corassani (http://mmajunkie.com/fighters/akira-corassani) vs. Sam Sicilia (http://mmajunkie.com/fighters/sam-sicilia)

[ace3g]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VJQsEznVGEg

[ace3g]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F70vx4Mzbmo

[dbreiden83080]

Can't wait for this card next weekend.. UFC is off to an amazing start in 2015 with some great free cards..

[txstr1986]

Can't wait for this card next weekend.. UFC is off to an amazing start in 2015 with some great free cards..

No kidding, but my wife is going to get sick of me watching the UFC every weekend...

[dbreiden83080]

No kidding, but my wife is going to get sick of me watching the UFC every weekend...

Make a deal with her.. Take her out for an early dinner and then at 8PM it's fight time.. :toast

[ace3g]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PPzBdF0aeck

[Cry Havoc]

Gustafsson
Mousasi
Davis

[ace3g]

Didn't even realize Hendo's fight was at MW

http://mmajunkie.com/2015/01/ufc-on-fox-14s-dan-henderson-why-i-returned-to-middleweight

[The TroutBum]

So this feels like watching my sister undress, but I'm changing my pick to Henderson. Gay Hard just rubs me wrong.

[txstr1986]

Alexander Gustafsson vs. Anthony Johnson - my guess is that Rumble comes out strong, but Gus is able to weather the storm and turn the fight around

Dan Henderson vs. Gegard Mousasi - I can't pick against Hendo

Ryan Bader vs. Phil Davis - Phil Davis pisses me off so much - he should be so good but he's just a lazy fighter

Mirsad Bektic vs. Paul Redmond

[ace3g]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0m-lhvAJdSw

[Technique]

Alexander Gustafsson vs. Anthony Johnson - my guess is that Rumble comes out strong, but Gus is able to weather the storm and turn the fight around

Dan Henderson vs. Gegard Mousasi - I can't pick against Hendo

Ryan Bader vs. Phil Davis - Phil Davis pisses me off so much - he should be so good but he's just a lazy fighter

Mirsad Bektic vs. Paul Redmond

Good picks that's what I chose as well. Phil Davis is too homo for me to respect his game, dude wants to grab butts every fight and talks about how hes the greatest wrestler in MMA. Fuck that coon.

[thiste]

Gus vs A.J.

Head says Gustafsson, heart likes both fighters. We all know the deal with this fight.


Mousasi vs Hendo

Still have the Cormier fight in mind...


Davis vs Bader

Like someone else said, I see Davis winning a decision after an ugly fight.


Taisumov vs Christodoulou

[dbreiden83080]

This is one of those main events where you are so glad the UFC changed the policy to 5 rounds for all main events.. It may not go that far but you are glad the possibility exists.. I hated close 3 round main events..

[ace3g]

Anthony Christodoulou should never fight again.

[txstr1986]

Anthony Christodoulou should never fight again.

100% agree. Taisumov is definitely an uber-prospect, but Christodoulou just looked awful. He couldn't do anything.

[benefactor]

Nice sub by Krylov. What the fuck is up with his friends hair? That is some faggot ass shit.

[benefactor]

:lol...what the fuck is Joe talking about? Ogle's hands were down by his side. If he would have hit him one more time they might have carried him out.

[benefactor]

That reminded me of this:

http://cdn2.sbnation.com/imported_assets/973223/Aldo_GIF_Swanson_1.gif

[txstr1986]

:lol...what the fuck is Joe talking about? Ogle's hands were down by his side. If he would have hit him one more time they might have carried him out.

Yeah, he was trying to grapple with the ref - he was definitely out

[dbreiden83080]

Last stand tonight for Hendo..

[benefactor]

aaaand good night

[ace3g]

good way to start the main card!!! Sam Sicilia (http://mmajunkie.com/fighters/sam-sicilia)

[benefactor]

Damn Sicilia has some fire in that right hand.

[benefactor]

lol these two boxing

[dbreiden83080]

Horrible first round.. Davis looking awful.

[thiste]

People booing already after 1 fucking round. Good job Davis.

[dbreiden83080]

Jesus what a stinker..

[benefactor]

How can you have that much reach and never learn to box? Wtf.

[dbreiden83080]

Who cares who won? Jeez..

[dbreiden83080]

How can you have that much reach and never learn to box? Wtf.

Davis was one of those guys that people thought with his college wrestling creds and that athletic body he would be something special.. He has never panned out..

[dbreiden83080]

SD for Bader..

[Technique]

SD for Bader..

That last takedown sealed it. Boring fight as usual when Davis fights

[ace3g]

Mouse!!!

[thiste]

Hendo's done.

[dbreiden83080]

Main event needs to save this card..

Ouch..

[ace3g]

Hendo now knows how a quick stoppage feels...Fedor says hello.

[Technique]

Fire that ref tbh

[ace3g]

We need a 5 round war between Gus and AJ

[dbreiden83080]

30 thousand people in the house are seeing maybe the worst Fox card ever so far..

[Technique]

30 thousand people in the house are seeing maybe the worst Fox card ever so far..

Yeah man it's been lame, but as long as Gus wins they will be happy

[thiste]

I don't disagree with the stoppage. While it might have been a tad early, Hendo was clearly rocked by a pretty forgettable punch very early and didn't defend himself when Gegard jumped on him.

Hendo's chin is shattered imho, often happens with older fighters.

[Technique]

It's early stoppage when the ref leaves it to prediction of what could have happened. Yes Hendo got rocked but he was still aware and he's been in worse situations before that he overcame.

[ace3g]

please don't end from eye poke...

[ace3g]

RUMBLE!!!!!

[ace3g]

4-0 on picks!!!

[thiste]

Oh my fucking god.

[dbreiden83080]

Johnson is a fuckin beast..

[dbreiden83080]

Jones/AJ just became a must see fight..

[benefactor]

Well that was unexpected.

[Technique]

Gus got destroyed oh my

[Cry Havoc]

What a monster. Holy shit.

[thiste]

Incredible. I really thought Gus would be able to avoid this kind of situation. Beware Jon Jones.

[Cry Havoc]

Jones didn't come close to doing that to Gus.

[ace3g]

Jon Bones Jones @JonnyBones
(https://twitter.com/JonnyBones)Wow

[Technique]

I feel bad for Sweden

[dbreiden83080]

This guy can KO anybody. HW included..

[dbreiden83080]

Jones didn't come close to doing that to Gus.

He doesn't possess that kind of power.. Jones will have to break AJ down methodically..

[ace3g]

great line:

Jason Nawara @JasonNawara
(https://twitter.com/JasonNawara)#MMANicknameOriginStory (https://twitter.com/search?q=%23MMANicknameOriginStory) Rumble came from the rumble in Anthony Johnson's welterweight tummy.

[Cry Havoc]

He doesn't possess that kind of power.. Jones will have to break AJ down methodically..

Jones has leveled and knocked out plenty of fighters. He just doesn't throw a lot of power shots.

[ace3g]

http://www.spurstalk.com/forums/images/misc/quote_icon.png Originally Posted by thiste (http://www.spurstalk.com/forums/showthread.php?p=7762656#post7762656)
What impressed me was Jones' ability to eat Cormier's many punches and still keep his focus. I can't imagine many fighters surviving these first 3 rounds against a great Cormier, and THEN taking over the fight like he did. I don't know how long he'll keep that chin but right now, he's incredible.

I'm almost as excited about the Gus vs Johnson fight. That LHW division looks most impressive right now. Can't wait.
http://www.spurstalk.com/forums/images/misc/quote_icon.png Originally Posted by Robz4000 (http://www.spurstalk.com/forums/showthread.php?p=7762800#post7762800)
Sucks Gustafson Jones part II is so far away. Only match up I can't say Bones is a strong favorite in. Hell, he should've lost the first match.






I wouldn't take AJ lightly in that fight against Gus. I am most like picking AJ in that fight, unless something drastically changes.

As for the Jones fight, definitely had his chin tested with all those uppercuts from Cormier. And those TDs in the 4th round, wow, just momentum shifter. Also Cormier, while finally getting that huge TD/slam; he wasted all the round trying to achieve it; should have used the energy on striking...

Oh and I guess Bones watched some DX highlight footage prior to the fight, lol.

[benefactor]

Jones has leveled and knocked out plenty of fighters. He just doesn't throw a lot of power shots.
Jones hit Gus with some hard shots and never got close to rocking him like that. Rumble's power is on another level.

[ace3g]

Best thing about AJ are his kicks, they don't just create space, they do damage as well, and help open up his punching power.

[dbreiden83080]

Jones has leveled and knocked out plenty of fighters. He just doesn't throw a lot of power shots.

Yes he does he was trying to take DC and Gus heads off with kicks all night.. He has solid but not spectacular power..

[Cry Havoc]

Jones hit Gus with some hard shots and never got close to rocking him like that. Rumble's power is on another level.

Again, Jones doesn't throw punches to end fights right away. He's technical and picks his spots. Notice that few people catch Jones out of position? It's because he doesn't load up on big shots like that. It doesn't mean he can't. Obviously Rumble has more power but Jones chooses to be a different type of striker.

[dbreiden83080]

Best thing about AJ are his kicks, they don't just create space, they do damage as well, and help open up his punching power.

Jones will need his wrestling in this fight and mix it up likes he always does.. This is now a big fight to look forward too..

[dbreiden83080]

Again, Jones doesn't throw punches to end fights right away. He's technical and picks his spots. Notice that few people catch Jones out of position? It's because he doesn't load up on big shots like that. It doesn't mean he can't. Obviously Rumble has more power but Jones chooses to be a different type of striker.

Jones doesn't load up much on punches but he likes to on kicks especially the high left kick to the head..

[ace3g]

Got my 5-0 streak back again!!!

Watched the fights this morning, Bones looked great; Rumble probably gets a title fight soon.

Cormier, Rumble, Gustafsson = Bones has some good fights in the future.

[Technique]

Gus isn't as good as most of us thought. He only fights well against point strikers. He threw a sparring front kick when Rumble was within punching range and got caught by a basic counter. I don't know what he was thinking, but that was sad.

[dbreiden83080]

Gus isn't as good as most of us thought. He only fights well against point strikers. He threw a sparring front kick when Rumble was within punching range and got caught by a basic counter. I don't know what he was thinking, but that was sad.

Rumble was pretty much stalking and throwing bombs from the get go.. He had to fight that way because I think he knew as the fight went on Gus would be more well rounded and pick him apart.. That power is thudding..

[thiste]

Jones will need his wrestling in this fight and mix it up likes he always does.. This is now a big fight to look forward too..

Phil Davis tried to take Rumble down for the whole 3 rounds in their fight, and he failed miserably. Do you really think that should be the go to strategy for Jones?

[ace3g]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BwlYVCoVT6E

Should be starting soon

[Technique]

Rumble was pretty much stalking and throwing bombs from the get go.. He had to fight that way because I think he knew as the fight went on Gus would be more well rounded and pick him apart.. That power is thudding..

Exactly which makes it even more mind boggling that he would throw a kick like hes in the 5th round.

[dbreiden83080]

Phil Davis tried to take Rumble down for the whole 3 rounds in their fight, and he failed miserably. Do you really think that should be the go to strategy for Jones?

Not saying he should be shooting for TD's from round 1 on but he needs to be Jones and use all his tools.. Jones may try to outstrike him just to prove a point he likes to do that sort of thing.. He can take down anyone.. He proved that in the DC fight..

[ace3g]

yeah, can't really compare Phil Davis TDs to Bones'; that is all Phil really has other then some odd ground submissions; Bones can use them to keep his opponents off balance and open up his striking.

[thiste]

Well, Jones only took down Cormier in the 4th and 5th after he was gassed... not sure a fight against Johnson would last that long.

[dbreiden83080]

yeah, can't really compare Phil Davis TDs to Bones'; that is all Phil really has other then some odd ground submissions; Bones can use them to keep his opponents off balance and open up his striking.

Davis in spite of his college wrestling creds has very sloppy MMA wrestling. He dives for TD's and has never been very good setting them up with his punches. Rashad a few years ago pretty much exposed his MMA wrestling as nothing special..

[dbreiden83080]

Well, Jones only took down Cormier in the 4th and 5th after he was gassed... not sure a fight against Johnson would last that long.

Well obviously the longer it goes that is Jones world..

[thiste]

Well, anyway I think this fight was incredible. AJ is incredible.

In a fight between a technical fighter and a powerful fighter, you always know a first round KO is possible but the technical fighter is usually able to avoid it. So while it was a possibility, I never thought that's how it would end up and moreso that it would be so impressive.

There's a big difference between winning a fight, and winning impressively like that, especially against a guy who half of the fans believe he won the fight against Jon Bones Jones.

So yeah, maybe Bones will be able to find a solution to the riddle Rumble poses, you never know. But honestly, I just don't see any right now.

[dbreiden83080]

So yeah, maybe Bones will be able to find a solution to the riddle Rumble poses, you never know. But honestly, I just don't see any right now.

Well now hold on here lets be clear.. Jones has far more ways to win the fight.. AJ needs to head hunt and land something huge.. Jones needs to be Jones

Wrestle/strike go for subs.. Jones could get taken out in the first or he could wear him down like he does and win a lopsided UD or take AJ out late..

Jones has shown he can fight inside/outside, wrestle, sub, play the cardio game.. He is the prime Tim Duncan of MMA.. Every skill in the book..

[ace3g]

AJ just said he heard Gus' corner say "front push kick" and he knew how to counter that.

[Technique]

Apparently Gus' corner yelled out front push kick and Rumble heard it and was anticipating it :lol

[Technique]

AJ just said he heard Gus' corner say "front push kick" and he knew how to counter that.

Great strategy by Gus' corner, yell out his moves so his opponent can hear. What a douche of a corner man

[ace3g]

not sure why they said it in English, lol

[UZER]

:lol shit always goes bad when fights are on fox

[dbreiden83080]

:lol shit always goes bad when fights are on fox

Overall card was horrible sadly.. UFC should cut Davis IMO.. That is cold but the dude is boring and never going to be a champion..

[ace3g]

After Jones vs Johnson - no matter the results, Bones will have fought every top contender at LHW.

[Technique]

Overall card was horrible sadly.. UFC should cut Davis IMO.. That is cold but the dude is boring and never going to be a champion..

"Wonderful? I think it's time for a new nickname" - Jon Jones

[dbreiden83080]

After Jones vs Johnson - no matter the results, Bones will have fought every top contender at LHW.

Yeah if you look at the division he will have fought them all.. Gus is young and can work his way back but outside the current top 3 (Will change) Gus, DC, Rumble he has no threats.. Beat DC and Gus and Shad is ranked 4 with Davis ranked 5.. UFC should fire Davis after that clusterfuck..

[dbreiden83080]

"Wonderful? I think it's time for a new nickname" - Jon Jones

I'd go with no heart...

[Technique]

In the case that Bones defeats Rumble he would sweep his division and have a chance for a super fight against Cain.

[Technique]

I'd go with no heart...

Phil 'No Heart' Davis has a good ring to it

[dbreiden83080]

In the case that Bones defeats Rumble he would sweep his division and have a chance for a super fight against Cain.

Fight of the year right there.. 2016..

[dbreiden83080]

Phil 'No Heart' Davis has a good ring to it

Apt description for him too.. Someone should tell him if you are trying to talk your way into a title shot do not perform like a pussy in what should be an easy fight..

[Pauly D]

Gus got destroyed oh my



Gus isn't as good as most of us thought. He only fights well against point strikers. He threw a sparring front kick when Rumble was within punching range and got caught by a basic counter. I don't know what he was thinking, but that was sad.

really? I'd say Little Nog got "destroyed", Gus got clipped and did a damn good job trying to recover. His great striking was still on display even after he got wobbly. Looks like you have a little bit of confirmation bias. If he was such an overrated fighter Jones would've ended him. As much as I hate him Jones does have everything in his arsenal except crazy power. AJ has prime Hendo power except in all four limbs AND with the speed of a fucking LW. It had nothing to do with Gus.



dude, it might not even fucking happen. Imagine this not too crazy scenario. Gus catches one from Johnson who's a headhunter. Now he'll have to take another fight in a stacked division while Jones/Johnson happens. Then he happens to lose that next fight . Jones may NEVER have to face him again. Contenders have slipped before. I want Jones to fight both of these guys so bad but I know that all these guys wanna stay active instead of waiting possibly over a year

well let's hope Gus can beat ____________. I have a feeling Jones will handle AJ fairly easily tbh. Do some ineffective cutesy striking moves to waist time then handle him in the clinch and ground. This is a bad matchup for AJ

[ace3g]

https://s.yimg.com/sr/imgv1/1/3c73add3-25b9-36e3-ae2c-a1a8cb24f05f

https://s.yimg.com/sr/imgv1/1/8a5843d7-3eda-315c-8ac9-88cf476dfe08

https://s.yimg.com/sr/imgv1/1/de9850c6-ecc8-3d12-879e-14986a761a67

[Pauly D]

As awesome as Jones fighting HW would be, I think if Gus and Jones both win their next (and Gus HAS to finish and/or dominate) then Jones will be obligated to rematch Gus. It was pretty much Lyoto/Shogun all over except their rematch got fucked by...someones injury, right? (I honestly can't remember what fucked it up)

[dbreiden83080]

As awesome as Jones fighting HW would be, I think if Gus and Jones both win their next (and Gus HAS to finish and/or dominate) then Jones will be obligated to rematch Gus. It was pretty much Lyoto/Shogun all over except their rematch got fucked by...someones injury, right? (I honestly can't remember what fucked it up)

Gus and Jones will fight again.. Gus is too young and skilled to go away.. He is a real fighter with heart..

[dbreiden83080]

Gus and DC should fight next..

[thiste]

AJ has immense power but also great accuracy in his boxing, great footwork, great speed, great kicks (I think he did kick boxing or karate, I don't remember which), and great takedown defense.

[Pauly D]

Watching the presser right now. Being somewhat of an AJ fan makes this loss a lot easier. What kinda shit did he get into back in the day? Domestic violence, right? I can't imagine it with the way he composes himself.

Also, I forgot, am I the only one that thought it was a complete bitch move of Gegard to point out the bleeding? I seriously doubt it was outta concern. Just fucking fight, faggot

[Technique]

Honestly though Gus was set up by his ignorant corner man. You can see his anguish was surreal and that will fuel his ambition.

Rumble came back from being submitted by Josh Koshchek (lol) and getting demolished by Vitor.

This loss will make Gus stronger than had he won.

[benefactor]

Gus isn't as good as most of us thought.
And with that, I just scroll past the rest of your takes.

[The TroutBum]

I believe that is my first 0-5 card.

i think I'll just go into the corner over there, and have myself a good cry.

[dbreiden83080]

Gus isn't as good as most of us thought

He absolutely is. But sometimes a devastating loss can derail a promising career. The best thing for Gus is to fight DC next. Both coming off emotional losses but will have to be motivated because they are fighting one another. If you put either in there with a lower tier contender they may take it lightly.. A win will get either man right back in the mix..

[ace3g]

AJ said he might move up to HW in the future (1:24 mark) as well; already fought at HW against Arlovski and I think one other guy during his stint away from the UFC. So we might get Bones vs Rumble at LHW and Bones vs Rumble at HW.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=V-YXyqIGIiw&x-yt-cl=84503534&x-yt-ts=1421914688

[Pauly D]

AJ vs JDS or Cain actually sounds more appetizing than any of them vs Jones. Well, damn, although Cain vs Jones would be fun to watch standing and on the ground

[The TroutBum]

He absolutely is. But sometimes a devastating loss can derail a promising career. The best thing for Gus is to fight DC next. Both coming off emotional losses but will have to be motivated because they are fighting one another. If you put either in there with a lower tier contender they may take it lightly.. A win will get either man right back in the mix..

George Satoropolis (or however you spell it) and Rick Story come to mind. We all heard about Sato because of the Siver fight that just happened, but remember when The Horror Story was young, hungry, and scary as sin? I don't remember who he was supposed to fight, but whoever it was had to pull out at the last minute and this no-name guy, Charlie Brenaman, came in on short notice and totally fucked Story up. Rick never seemed to be the same after that one.

[ace3g]

UFC working on champ Jon Jones vs. Anthony Johnson for May, likely UFC 187 (http://mmajunkie.com/2015/01/ufc-working-on-champ-jon-jones-vs-anthony-johnson-for-may-likely-ufc-187)