Jon Jones' innate career-ending viciousness translates into 'scary creativity' inside the cage, says former UFC fighter
Dan Hardy has expressed his belief that Jon Jones' natural inclination towards being vicious in the cage could be seen as a form of "scary creativity." According to Hardy, Jones has an innate ability to generate unpredictable and creative attacks that are fueled by his aggressive nature.
Hardy suggests that Jones' willingness to push boundaries and take risks in the octagon is what sets him apart from other fighters and makes him a formidable opponent.
Jon Jones is widely regarded as one of the most talented fighters in MMA history, and much of that is due to his exceptional striking abilities and high fighting IQ. Jones possesses a unique blend of athleticism, technique, and creativity that enables him to execute strikes and combinations that few other fighters can. His long reach and unorthodox style also make him difficult to predict and counter.
Dan Hardy, a former UFC welterweight who is currently an MMA analyst, believes that the former light-heavyweight champion's situational awareness and his strategy in real-time to capitalize on his opponent's weaknesses is what distinguishes him from other contenders.
The former English mixed martial artist said:
"We saw him do against Teixeira and Gustafsson. He's going to start wrenching elbows and he's going to start trying to do physical damage to joints like he does with that sidekick to the quads. It can hyper-extend the knee and there's the potential to do some serious damage that would end the fight."
He further added:
"It is that meanness that viciousness translates into scary creativity in the cage."
Former light-heavyweight champion Jon Jones will make his debut in the heavyweight division at UFC 285, which will take place on March 4th, 2023. He will face former interim heavyweight champion Ciryl Gane, and the main event will be held at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. The fight will be for the vacant heavyweight title.
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Jon Jones looks slick in sparring ahead of his UFC 285 heavyweight debut
Ahead of his heavyweight debut at UFC 285, Jon Jones seems to be in excellent physical condition, according to a recent video posted on social media.
In the video, he can be seen displaying remarkable speed and precision on the pads, reminiscent of his dominance in the light heavyweight division. Fans are eagerly anticipating his move to the heavyweight division and the potential impact he could have on the weight class.
Check out the sparring video here:
The video has generated enthusiasm among UFC enthusiasts, who are keen to witness Jon Jones' performance against his heavyweight rivals. Additionally, the footage showcases Jones' commitment and concentration, implying that he is earnestly dedicating himself to training for his upcoming debut.