UFC 197 Jones VS Ovince Saint Preux April 23

[ace3g]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CfXrmdBW4AAoZOA.jpg

main CARD
Pay-per-view, 10 p.m. ET
Jon Jones (http://mmajunkie.com/fighters/jon-jones) vs. Ovince Saint Preux (http://mmajunkie.com/fighters/ovince-st-preux)
for interim light heavyweight title
Demetrious Johnson (http://mmajunkie.com/fighters/demetrious-johnson) vs. Henry Cejudo (http://mmajunkie.com/fighters/henry-cejudo)
for flyweight title
Edson Barboza (http://mmajunkie.com/fighters/edson-barboza) vs. Anthony Pettis (http://mmajunkie.com/fighters/anthony-pettis)
Rafael Natal (http://mmajunkie.com/fighters/rafael-natal) vs. Robert Whittaker (http://mmajunkie.com/fighters/robert-whittaker)
Andre Fili (http://mmajunkie.com/fighters/andre-fili) vs. Yair Rodriguez (http://mmajunkie.com/fighters/yair-rodriguez)

preliminary CARD
FOX Sports 1, 8 p.m. ET
Chris Kelades (http://mmajunkie.com/fighters/chris-kelades) vs. Sergio Pettis (http://mmajunkie.com/fighters/sergio-pettis)
Danny Roberts (http://mmajunkie.com/fighters/danny-roberts) vs. Dominique Steele (http://mmajunkie.com/fighters/dominique-steele)
Carla Esparza (http://mmajunkie.com/fighters/carla-esparza) vs. Juliana Lima (http://mmajunkie.com/fighters/juliana-carneiro-lima)
Glaico Franca (http://mmajunkie.com/fighters/glaico-franca-moreira) vs. James Vick (http://mmajunkie.com/fighters/james-vick)

preliminary CARD
UFC Fight Pass, 6:30 p.m. ET
Cody East (http://mmajunkie.com/fighters/cody-east) vs. Walt Harris (http://mmajunkie.com/fighters/walter-harris)
Clint Hester (http://mmajunkie.com/fighters/clint-hester) vs. Marcos Rogerio de Lima (http://mmajunkie.com/fighters/marcos-rogerio-de-lima)
Efrain Escudero (http://mmajunkie.com/fighters/efrain-escudero) vs. Kevin Lee (http://mmajunkie.com/fighters/kevin-lee)





Early Birthday present for me!!!!

http://mmajunkie.com/events/ufc-198

[thiste]

I like Cejudo, this will be a good fight.

Hopefully Jones isn't caught with coke again before the fight.

[ace3g]

UFC Tonight @UFCTonight
(https://twitter.com/UFCTonight)BREAKING: Anthony Pettis vs. Edson Barboza set for lightweight bout on April 23rd at UFC 197. Location TBA.

[dbreiden83080]

Regular UFC 197 again.. :toast

[dbreiden83080]

Lets go Jones!!

Take it back...

[ace3g]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ntvGJonnwJ8

[ace3g]

Please let this fight happen


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qANqACq9k_E

[dbreiden83080]

Can't drive without permission from his parole officer..

Jesus Christ Jon..

Just lock yourself in the gym the next few weeks, then get a ride to the airport for the flight to Vegas and get your title back.

[ace3g]

Either this is the best April Fools Joker ever (all the media sites are running with it) or Cormier actually is injured and off the card...

[txstr1986]

Sounds like he's actually injured - he was apparently seen at USA wrestling camp wearing a walking boot... FUCKITY FUCK FUCK

Just give the shot to Rumble.

[ace3g]

Jones is asking for a replacement either at LHW or HW. It would be in his best interest to take a fight instead of delaying his return and waiting for Cormier.

[txstr1986]

OSP is fighting Jones at 197. Dana just announced it on SportsCenter

[dbreiden83080]

I'm glad Jones is still fighting because he needs to get back in there after all this time off. But obviously the real fight going away is a buzz kill.

[ace3g]

Next up on the schedule, the return of Bones Jones!!!!


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


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1gboNEEgXaw

[ace3g]

main CARD
Pay-per-view, 10 p.m. ET
Jon Jones (http://mmajunkie.com/fighters/jon-jones) vs. Ovince Saint Preux (http://mmajunkie.com/fighters/ovince-st-preux)
for interim light heavyweight title
Demetrious Johnson (http://mmajunkie.com/fighters/demetrious-johnson) vs. Henry Cejudo (http://mmajunkie.com/fighters/henry-cejudo)
for flyweight title
Edson Barboza (http://mmajunkie.com/fighters/edson-barboza) vs. Anthony Pettis (http://mmajunkie.com/fighters/anthony-pettis)
Rafael Natal (http://mmajunkie.com/fighters/rafael-natal) vs. Robert Whittaker (http://mmajunkie.com/fighters/robert-whittaker)
Andre Fili (http://mmajunkie.com/fighters/andre-fili) vs. Yair Rodriguez (http://mmajunkie.com/fighters/yair-rodriguez)

[ace3g]

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

[thiste]

- Jones obviously.

- Head says Dimitrius, heart says Cejudo... I'll go with my heart and pick Cejudo.


maybe I'll pick the rest later

[ace3g]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WM61FQBDAks

[ace3g]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ai3J3-1We1g

[thiste]

Man I love this dude

speaking about gummy bears lol


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sDIJwel9jL4

[ace3g]

Everyone made weight

[txstr1986]

Jon Jones vs. Ovince Saint Preux for interim light heavyweight title - Bones is back! I wouldn't be surprised if there are a few "oh shit!" moments where OSP gives Jones trouble in the first round, but Jones will settle in and take it by TKO in the 3rd.

Demetrious Johnson vs. Henry Cejudo for flyweight title - head says Mighty Mouse, but I just have a gut feeling that Cejudo's size and strength gives Johnson trouble tonight. Johnson hasn't fought someone of Cejudo's calibre (of course the same could be said about Cejudo not having fought someone of Johnson's calibre). Don't be surprised, though, if this is the upset.

Edson Barboza vs. Anthony Pettis - two fighters moving in opposite directions? Barboza and Pettis have similar styles, but Pettis can get too complacent fighting as he backs up, and Barboza is not someone you want pressuring you.

Rafael Natal vs. Robert Whittaker - Natal is skilled, but Whittaker is on the up and up, and seems to add new elements every time he enters the octagon.

Andre Fili vs. Yair Rodriguez - when in doubt, go Team Alpha Male. Although, as an aside, that camp does seem to be hemorrhaging talent of late. First TJ, now Benevidez?

[dbreiden83080]

Jones appears at home in his head. Ready for war..

[ace3g]

Jones appears at home in his head. Ready for war..

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CgwZII2WYAEq-iT.jpg:large

[The TroutBum]

LOL, MMGAY.






(Am I doing this right?)

[The TroutBum]

Nice to see DB still polishing that knob. Some things never change.

[ace3g]

what a KO kick by Yair!!!

[thiste]

what a KO kick by Yair!!!

Yep, dude is interesting

[ace3g]

Well Johnson did Johnson things

[thiste]

That didn't take long :)

[thiste]

That's a come back performance from Jones, you could see he needed some time to settle back in the cage. Not too impressive, but job done.

[ace3g]

https://s.yimg.com/sr/imgv1/1/7aa41398-a5e3-3ecf-b533-d01d66f5dc88

https://s.yimg.com/sr/imgv1/1/92790e47-a1fb-3876-9763-dade748b7174

https://s.yimg.com/sr/imgv1/1/db7f3eca-a0a8-3ea1-af43-6bbe616a39e9

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[dbreiden83080]

Nice to see DB still polishing that knob. Some things never change.

Yes why root for a fighter?

[dbreiden83080]

DC is all "I would have beat that Jones"

Maybe we will never know. It is obviously a different fight altogether with you. Jones to me looks rusty but also a tad tentative knowing all OSP could do is land that one shot bomb. Jones fought tight and tried to be a little safe. But won every round and job done. He still beats DC in a few months.

[Cry Havoc]

It's baffling that anyone doubts Mighty Mouse. #1 P4P in the world without question.

[dbreiden83080]

It's baffling that anyone doubts Mighty Mouse. #1 P4P in the world without question.

Lack of quality opponents.

[Cry Havoc]

Lack of quality opponents.

You can only beat your opposition. And MM is absolutely crushing them.

[thiste]

You can only beat your opposition. And MM is absolutely crushing them.

That's what Ronda did as well

[Cry Havoc]

That's what Ronda did as well

MM is juuuuuust a bit more well-rounded than Ronda.