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ESPN Sports Science: Jon Jones' Wingspan

Originally posted by Anton Gurevich on September 18, 2011, 11:23 AM CDT

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On September 24th, Jon "Bones" Jones will step inside the Octagon as the UFC Light Heavyweight Champion for the first time in his career, facing the veteran Quinton Rampage" Jackson in the main event of UFC 135 in Denver, Colorado. ESPN's popular sports sciene show takes a look at Jon Jones' amazing physique, which considered by many as the main factor behind his success as a Mixed Martial Artist.

Further Reading: Jon Jones and Rampage go toe-to-toe during UFC Fight Night 25 satelite interview

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silvaisking2321 1st LOL! Reply 8 months ago

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silvaisking2321 silva would still beat his a$$! Reply 8 months ago

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KeithFarrell Some fighters are just born lucky, Jones is a perfect example of this.

But he also has incrdible talent and work ethic. Reply 8 months ago

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RabbitPuncher Every time they said "wingspan", all's I could think of was "chicken legs", LOL! Reply 8 months ago

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chrris24 As he knocks out your favorite fighter! Reply 8 months ago

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jesse when jon jones beat shogun he says anyone can acheive their dreams with hard work and determination, but jon is the worst person to say that that cuz hes a physical freak of nature, and by that i mean his build is perfect for mma Reply 8 months ago

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marshalltheskin Everyone's dream isn't to be good at MMA Reply 8 months ago

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mousasi Weak this guy all you want, and weak me too, but...

Jones achieved his "dream" at the age of 23. He comes from a family of very successful athletes. He grew up in a middle class home in a small town, not in some ghetto on the streets.

I am not saying he did not work hard to achieve his dreams. I am not blind to the fact that being a world champion in anything takes a tremendous amount of hard work and dedication.

But I will say this. Jon Jones story is much more one of incredible talent and opportunity than one of working hard and overcoming hardship.

If Court McGee one day becomes UFC Champion and he says it... it will carry a heckuva lot more weight. Reply 8 months ago

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scrappymcgee He had a kid when he was young. His goal was to finish school so he can take care of her. That is a hardship.
The bad part was convincing his then to be wife to let him try to become a pro fighter. That is also hardship.
Other than that he lived a pretty lax life. Reply 8 months ago

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phacemon How do you know he lived a pretty lax life? Is that because you know him and his history personally? Just wondering Reply 8 months ago

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thexperience1 If that's considered a "hardship" 40% of the teenage human population is MISERABLE !! come on now... how many people do you know with 3 JOBS and NO kids... They don't complain they get up every f*ckin morning at 6.30 am to get ready for work, to achieve their dream. At the end of the day it's all a "choice" nobody forces you in a situation like that. You make choices and you pay the price... Jones is no ghetto child homey... and i don't have to know him personally to know. Real recognize real... eyes never lie!

all that aside i'm a Jones fan... but i don't think he's keeping this belt! He's an amazing athlete but Rampage can endure his punishment... the other way around IM NOT SO SURE !! as matter of fact i'm positive he can't take a few of Rampage shots. The only way i see Jones take this is by sub IF he can take Rampage down and doesn't get knocked the f*ck out before they even touch the ground.. and that's a BIG IF !! cause Rampage Wrestling/TDD is VERY underrated! cause he hasn't been showing it lately... Reply 8 months ago

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phacemon I never asked if Jones was a ghetto kid. I asked how scrappymcgee knew Jones had a lax life. One doesn't have to be a ghetto kid to have hardships or not have such a "lax life." On another note, I think this fight will be the biggest test for Jones and it will show us how good he really is. Reply 8 months ago

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Lonnie Batt what are you smoking dude?????? I hate to tell you but this fight is going to be exactly like the jones Matyushenko fight ... it is going to be over fast,,, Rampage is going to try coming out fast like he always does ,,,, everyone knows this,,,,and jones is going to throw him like a ragdoll and you can guess what will happen then...... Jones TKO round 1 go to vegas and bet everything you have...Oh yeah you can message me and ask me how did I know this would happen.... Reply 8 months ago

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codemaster One thing many people forget is that a long reach in standup also translates to long elbows in GnP. Jones has crucial inches of reach when he is in his opponent's guard--and this allows him to do damage from guard easier than those with less wingspan.

The pressure of his elbows opens up submissions as his opponent turns in desperation to get away from the damage. Reply 8 months ago

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Dolph_Lager This is all true but it makes me wonder why Mike Tyson was so good??? Reply 8 months ago

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RabbitPuncher Tyson was also a tremendous athlete even though he lacked the proportions of Jones. He was exceptionally elusive while standing in the pocket while delivering damage via multi punch combo's. His mentor Cus Damato and coach Kevin Rooney trained him to fight with his mind and body. But he too was a young champ and fame and fortune quickly went to his head, especially after the death of Cus. Reply 8 months ago

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thexperience1 Because he was destined to be great with that God Given Talent!! amazing coach and DYNAMITE in his hands. Reply 8 months ago

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Lonnie Batt I still cannot find another MMA fighter in MMA that has a longer reach I have checked everywhere,, he is longer than Semmy Schult, Stephon Struve and he is even longer than Hung Man chif anyone can find anyone with a longer reach let me know....PLEASE the only way rampage hits him is to get inside and it aint going to happen,,,,I will bet the house that Jones TKO's Rampage in the 2nd round..... then he retires cause he aint gonna get his belt back.....NEVER!!!!!! Reply 8 months ago

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chrris24 Yes, Jones will destroy Rampage, Will not go longer than2 rounds. Then all you haters will be on here saying Rashad is gonna kill him, then he will beat Rashad, then you punks will jump on the next guy, Machida,Henderson,so on, will clean out this division and set up the super fight with Silva, Silva wont take the fight! Reply 0 seconds ago Reply 8 months ago

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