The Mild Heavyweight division passes by way of Jon Jones till he decides to let go.
Jon Jones is a controversial determine within the sport MMA, principally attributable to a spotty disciplinary report, and the one “No Contest” he suffered towards Daniel Cormier in 2017. However since returning to the game, Jon Jones has made a concerted effort in canceling out the nuisances.
By accepting a title problem from Anthony Smith, Jones knew he was up towards a sturdy opponent, who would probably go the gap if he did not show some stage creativity within the octagon. After selecting up stoppage victories over Maurício “Shogun” Rua, and Rashad Evans, since shifting up in weight, Smith entered the Octagon final evening a heavy underdog, albeit one with a fighter’s likelihood at a choice victory.
Ultimately, Anthony Smith did make it to the playing cards, however unlucky for him, Jon Jones’ dominant show from begin to end, left little doubt over the ultimate outcome, even after referee docked him 2 factors on the scorecards for administering an unlawful kick to the face. Smith may have pleaded his case proper there after which, however in true sportsmanship, he determined to forego a disqualification bid, thus prolonging the struggle right into a fifth and closing spherical, which Jon Jones wound up dominating, as soon as once more.
Within the post-fight Q&A’s, Jon Jones selected to not single one other Mild Heavyweight, deciding as a substitute to let the competitors determine their very own destiny, in tandem with the UFC’s secretive “matchmaking” insurance policies. Hats f to Anthony Smith. His status is understood to be so sturdy, and now I do know why his identify is Lionheart,” Jones advised Joe Rogan, together with his defeated opponent over to the aspect. “I’ve by no means had somebody speak to me whereas I am hitting them. This man is so sturdy. He is just like the terminator.”