Paid Members Supremo Posted August 23, 2012 Paid Members Share Posted August 23, 2012 He's completely within his right to turn down whatever fight he wants. Â He's just an idiot for turning down an easier, more lucrative fight that has a built-in excuse and automatic re-match if he loses, in favour of a far more difficult, less lucrative fight where he doesn't have the built in excuse or automatic rematch. All whilst pissing off his bosses, the most powerful men in the sport, as well as a shit load of fans. Â When asked about if the Machida fight was signed, he said the bout agreements were sent and Jones knows about the fight. It should be noted that just two days ago, Jones reiterated that he didn't want to fight Machida because he's a businessman and he didn't think the Machida fight would do well on PPV. In retrospect, that line is fucking hilarious. He's the worst businessman in the sport right now. Â EDIT: Also, this story further proves what a great, great man Chael Sonnen is. He's the best. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Posted August 23, 2012 Share Posted August 23, 2012 Does anyone know of anywhere I can find the conference call in its entirety? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paid Members wandshogun09 Posted August 23, 2012 Author Paid Members Share Posted August 23, 2012 Does anyone know of anywhere I can find the conference call in its entirety? Â Yeah I'd like to give it a listen as well if anyone knows where to find it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rey_Piste Posted August 23, 2012 Share Posted August 23, 2012 Fucking hell! I go for a training session thinking Hendo's got a niggly injury, but he'll fight. Only to come back and find the entire show has been cancelled. Listening to the conference call right now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paid Members wandshogun09 Posted August 23, 2012 Author Paid Members Share Posted August 23, 2012 Tried to add a poll on if peeps in here think Bones was right or wrong to turn down the Sonnen fight but it's seems to have carried over previous votes.  Like everything else related to this event, it's gone tits up so fuck it  Thanks Rey for the link, listening to it now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paid Members Dead Mike Posted August 23, 2012 Paid Members Share Posted August 23, 2012 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Posted August 23, 2012 Share Posted August 23, 2012 Fucking hell! I go for a training session thinking Hendo's got a niggly injury, but he'll fight. Only to come back and find the entire show has been cancelled. Listening to the conference call right now. Thanks man! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paid Members ColinBollocks Posted August 23, 2012 Paid Members Share Posted August 23, 2012 Top fella. Cheers, Rey. Â Patiently waiting for Jones to say something about this now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Posted August 23, 2012 Share Posted August 23, 2012 I honestly believe that if Jones is smart he keeps his mouth shut on this issue and simply concentrates on his fight with Machida. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paid Members Up Chuck Posted August 23, 2012 Paid Members Share Posted August 23, 2012 And then apologise as humbly as he can after he beats him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kev2050 Posted August 23, 2012 Share Posted August 23, 2012 Well, thats my trip to Vegas not being as good as it was going to be. Fuck Jon Jones. Why on earth would you not take the Sonnen fight. Â Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paid Members wandshogun09 Posted August 23, 2012 Author Paid Members Share Posted August 23, 2012 Well, thats my trip to Vegas not being as good as it was going to be. Fuck Jon Jones. Why on earth would you not take the Sonnen fight. Â Â Â Oh shit I knew someone on here was planning on going. This whole thing sucks balls. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heartbreak Kid Posted August 23, 2012 Share Posted August 23, 2012 Greg Jackson pointed out that Jones didn't turn down the fight on eight days notice but that it's really three days due to fight week being full of weight cutting and media obligations. Â Wanderlei Silva outweighted by 80lbs fought Mark Hunt on 3 days notice. Â Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paid Members wandshogun09 Posted August 23, 2012 Author Paid Members Share Posted August 23, 2012 Wanderlei would have fought a Rhinoceros for a Curly Wurly in the Pride days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iamtheman Posted August 23, 2012 Share Posted August 23, 2012 Chael on ESPN: "I don't know why he won't fight me, what else does he have to do? Is there a wine tasting?.. Did he think he had to drive?" Â I love chael sonnen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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