Dana White: Jon Jones vs. Anderson Silva Will 'Absolutely' Happen - Page 2

BobDigi5060 · 10-31-2012, 11:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Francis75

Yeah whatever. Hasn't he been saying that Anderson-GSP will happen for the last 3 yrs or so and thats no closer to happening. Just empty promises to keep people interested. I doubt either of the 2 superfights will happen at all.

No he hasn't, and you got some nerve after GSP has been nursing a knee injury for the past year.......

I told you fools this would happen, hence JJ v Sonnen on TUF. But, some of you still font understand the fight game.

techks · 10-31-2012, 11:42 AM

I think Dana wants the fight more than they do. Would love to see it though I wish they were closer in age. Would be amazing if it does happen but I can't see it. AS/GSP is much more likely.

BobDigi5060 · 10-31-2012, 11:43 AM

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Originally Posted by The Spider

Money is definitely one of the greatest motivating factors out there, no argument. I just think White could have worded his release a bit better and made it sound more like a great contest than a great auction.

I disagree, everyone and their Mama knows these are the two best in the world, and super fights demand super amounts of money $$$$. Ali, Tyson, DLH, GSP and Silva are all prizefighters. Trust me, big money is no insult to a prizefighter.

Dana aint gotta do shit, but make it happen. The fight sells itself, and thats why members on here throw a fit when the two say they won't fight.

gyll · 10-31-2012, 12:39 PM

The circus leading up to this point was very unnecessary and foolish. I honestly have no idea why anyone would believe Dana was protecting Silva's legacy. Protecting it from what, exactly?! One loss? Gee, let's try to convince the world Fedor isn't great since he's been stopped by lesser opponents a few times.

Everyone including Dana has suffered over the reality that Pacquiao-Mayweather will never happen. Do we really think Dana is going to have a repeat of the same letdown in the UFC? You have to consider his history of flip flops. When he says something is "never" going to happen...it has almost always happened eventually. I won't guarantee you will see Silva and Jones in the octagon but I know for a fact Dana is going to do whatever it takes to materialize a big money fight.

Bill Butcher · 10-31-2012, 02:29 PM

This is the fmj-pac of MMA.... lets see if Dana can put it together after running his mouth about boxing & that fight not happening.... I REALLY hope he can, it would be mega.

chimba · 10-31-2012, 03:07 PM

Its all about timing, Dana wants to squeeze more money from both guys because the moment they meet, Jones would certainly not look good and thus damaging Danas only cash cow (Since Andersons would probably retire).

10-31-2012, 03:20 PM

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Originally Posted by techks

I think Dana wants the fight more than they do.

By about x100

10-31-2012, 03:23 PM

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Originally Posted by BobDigi5060

I disagree, everyone and their Mama knows these are the two best in the world, and super fights demand super amounts of money $$$$. Ali, Tyson, DLH, GSP and Silva are all prizefighters. Trust me, big money is no insult to a prizefighter.

Dana aint gotta do shit, but make it happen. The fight sells itself, and thats why members on here throw a fit when the two say they won't fight.

The fight sells itself. White desperately wants it, and naturally there would be buckets of money involved. Big sticking point is neither Spider nor Jones seem to want the match-up.

Peter__1987 · 10-31-2012, 03:24 PM

It's hard for me to describe in words how happy I would be if this fight got made, I mean seriously i'd rather see this fight than ANYTHING else, Mayweather-Pacquiao means NOTHING to me compared to this fight.

In my whole life as a combat sports fan I think this would top everything for me apart from maybe Lewis-Tyson....Holy fuck PLEASE make this fight Dana!!!

Peter__1987 · 10-31-2012, 03:27 PM

To be honest, as has already been alluded too, Dana HAS to make this fight happen, he's been highly critical of Mayweather-Pacquiao not fighting each other, if he makes this fight happen it's a MASSIVE one up on boxing.

Rob_Floyd · 10-31-2012, 03:29 PM

Jones is talking about moving up to HW at the end of 2013, so they better do it now, or it will never happen.

Peter__1987 · 10-31-2012, 03:38 PM

Man can you imagine if Anderson put Jones to sleep then retired? the question of who is the GOAT would be finished forever apart from a few diehard fedor fanboys kicking around

sugarngold · 10-31-2012, 04:16 PM

we need to see Silva/GSP first then Silva/Jones. Then Anderson Silva can retire as the undisputed all time greatest MMA champion.

Haggis McJackass · 10-31-2012, 04:17 PM

It amuses and saddens me that CLEARLY neither fighter wants this one to happen and Dana REALLY does, yet somehow it's Dana's fault that it's not signed yet.

Rob_Floyd · 10-31-2012, 04:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Haggis McJackass

It amuses and saddens me that CLEARLY neither fighter wants this one to happen and Dana REALLY does, yet somehow it's Dana's fault that it's not signed yet.

They have both recently said that they are willing to fight each other.

10-31-2012, 11:42 AM	#17
techks ATG list Killah! East Side VIP Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: ......Bit stalkerish to ask where I live don't ya think? Posts: 10,906 vCash: 85	Re: Dana White: Jon Jones vs. Anderson Silva Will 'Absolutely' Happen I think Dana wants the fight more than they do. Would love to see it though I wish they were closer in age. Would be amazing if it does happen but I can't see it. AS/GSP is much more likely.
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10-31-2012, 12:39 PM	#19
gyll Undetectable ESB Addict Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 3,832 vCash: 500	Re: Dana White: Jon Jones vs. Anderson Silva Will 'Absolutely' Happen The circus leading up to this point was very unnecessary and foolish. I honestly have no idea why anyone would believe Dana was protecting Silva's legacy. Protecting it from what, exactly?! One loss? Gee, let's try to convince the world Fedor isn't great since he's been stopped by lesser opponents a few times. Everyone including Dana has suffered over the reality that Pacquiao-Mayweather will never happen. Do we really think Dana is going to have a repeat of the same letdown in the UFC? You have to consider his history of flip flops. When he says something is "never" going to happen...it has almost always happened eventually. I won't guarantee you will see Silva and Jones in the octagon but I know for a fact Dana is going to do whatever it takes to materialize a big money fight.
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Bill Butcher Erik`El Terrible`Morales East Side VIP Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Phoenix Marie`s ass, Fritzl Residence, Glasgow, Scotland. Posts: 15,580 vCash: 1000	Re: Dana White: Jon Jones vs. Anderson Silva Will 'Absolutely' Happen This is the fmj-pac of MMA.... lets see if Dana can put it together after running his mouth about boxing & that fight not happening.... I REALLY hope he can, it would be mega.
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chimba Off the Somali Coast East Side VIP Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 20,204 vCash: 800	Re: Dana White: Jon Jones vs. Anderson Silva Will 'Absolutely' Happen Its all about timing, Dana wants to squeeze more money from both guys because the moment they meet, Jones would certainly not look good and thus damaging Danas only cash cow (Since Andersons would probably retire).
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Peter__1987 The Manassa Mauler East Side Guru* Join Date: May 2012 Posts: 7,955 vCash: 75	Re: Dana White: Jon Jones vs. Anderson Silva Will 'Absolutely' Happen It's hard for me to describe in words how happy I would be if this fight got made, I mean seriously i'd rather see this fight than ANYTHING else, Mayweather-Pacquiao means NOTHING to me compared to this fight. In my whole life as a combat sports fan I think this would top everything for me apart from maybe Lewis-Tyson....Holy fuck PLEASE make this fight Dana!!!
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Peter__1987 The Manassa Mauler East Side Guru* Join Date: May 2012 Posts: 7,955 vCash: 75	Re: Dana White: Jon Jones vs. Anderson Silva Will 'Absolutely' Happen To be honest, as has already been alluded too, Dana HAS to make this fight happen, he's been highly critical of Mayweather-Pacquiao not fighting each other, if he makes this fight happen it's a MASSIVE one up on boxing.
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Rob_Floyd Champion East Side Guru Join Date: May 2010 Location: Canada Posts: 5,001 vCash: 847	Re: Dana White: Jon Jones vs. Anderson Silva Will 'Absolutely' Happen Jones is talking about moving up to HW at the end of 2013, so they better do it now, or it will never happen.
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10-31-2012, 03:38 PM	#27
Peter__1987 The Manassa Mauler East Side Guru* Join Date: May 2012 Posts: 7,955 vCash: 75	Re: Dana White: Jon Jones vs. Anderson Silva Will 'Absolutely' Happen Man can you imagine if Anderson put Jones to sleep then retired? the question of who is the GOAT would be finished forever apart from a few diehard fedor fanboys kicking around
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sugarngold RIDDUM East Side Guru Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Mutantville, North Carolina Posts: 9,361 vCash: 200	Re: Dana White: Jon Jones vs. Anderson Silva Will 'Absolutely' Happen we need to see Silva/GSP first then Silva/Jones. Then Anderson Silva can retire as the undisputed all time greatest MMA champion.
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Haggis McJackass Semi-neutralist Overseer East Side VIP Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: From the Lands Down Under. Posts: 22,502 vCash: 177	Re: Dana White: Jon Jones vs. Anderson Silva Will 'Absolutely' Happen It amuses and saddens me that CLEARLY neither fighter wants this one to happen and Dana REALLY does, yet somehow it's Dana's fault that it's not signed yet.
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