Chat with Jon Jones

Jones is ranked No. 2 in ESPN.com's pound-for-pound rankings.
Welcome to SportsNation! On Tuesday, the UFC light heavyweight champion Jon "Bones" Jones stops by to chat about his title fight on Saturday.
Jones, @JonnyBones, (16-1) takes on Vitor Belfort (21-9) in UFC 152 live from Toronto's Air Canada Centre on PPV starting at 10 p.m. ET. Jones was originally scheduled to fight Dan Henderson in UFC 151 set for Sept. 1, but a Henderson injury left him out of the bout and the event was canceled.
Jones will make the fourth defense of his light heavyweight title, winning the last defense via decision back in April, with the other two coming through submissions. On Sunday, Jones' older brother Arthur (Baltimore Ravens) and younger brother Chandler (New England Patriots) face off in an NFL game.
Send your questions now and join Jones Tuesday at 1 p.m. ET!
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Buzzmaster (12:53 PM)
Jon will be here soon!
Buzzmaster (12:58 PM)
Jon's here!
Adam (Toronto)
Champ, do you ever feel like there isn't a challenge left for you at your weight class?
Jon Jones (12:59 PM)
Never. I feel like styles make matchups. There are lots of styles that we haven't seen.
Zach (Charlotte)
Since Vitor's forte is striking, is this the fight we'll see you look to your wrestling as the go-to? Or are you still going to try to strike with him?
Jon Jones (1:00 PM)
No, I will definitely be striking a lot. I believe that I'm more of a versatile striker in this situation.
Danyo Williams (Port townsend WA)
I know you train five times a day but when do u stop training befor a fight or do u train less leading up too the fight thanks champ.
Jon Jones (1:01 PM)
I train less, more smart. More gameplan specific. More specialized.
Nick (corona) [via mobile]
Should I expect a highlight knock out?
Jon Jones (1:02 PM)
It would be nice.
Mac from WV [via mobile]
If you could pick any two fighters, what fight would you want to see? They can be from different eras etc.
Jon Jones (1:02 PM)
Ali-Tyson.
Zack (Pittsburgh)
Does it upset you that UFC 151's cancellation is being placed largely on you?
Jon Jones (1:03 PM)
Not any more. I've come to terms with it.
Jennifer (FL)
What is the one thing or person that has impacted your life for the better, not only your success in MMA, but your home life as well?
Jon Jones (1:03 PM)
Yeah I would have to say having a close knit, supportive family.
hector (chicago)
might sound presumptious...but when you move to heavyweight... who intrigues you stylisticlly in your 1st fight? does d.cormier????
Jon Jones (1:04 PM)
Whoever would be the best at the time.
travis wilkerson (milwaukee)
what is your biggest weakness in the octogon and how do you hid it during a fight
Jon Jones (1:04 PM)
If I told you that I would have to kill you.
Danyo williams (port townsend)
Hey champ its Danyo again what do you do with your elbows to make them so sharp i can see alot of people getting cut in the future by them elbows they really look like they hurt.
Jon Jones (1:05 PM)
Tons of practice. Tons of repitition.
Rick (Kansas)
Big fan of yours! It seemed Anderson Silva tried to show you up by letting the public know that he would have taken the 151 fight. Does this change your feelings about a future fight at all? You did say at one time you wouldn't fight Rashad. Thanks!
Jon Jones (1:06 PM)
It's easy to say what you would have done when you're not the guy sitting in the seat.
FakeJoeSilva (Parts Unknown)
Do you expect any negative financial impacts due to the animosity that has been stirred up between you and Dana?
Jon Jones (1:06 PM)
No, we're both adults. I'm sure we'll come to some sort of conclusion.
Jon Jones (1:06 PM)
Beefing gets us nowhere.
Joe (Boston)
whats your dream fight? (opponent/location)
Jon Jones (1:08 PM)
Dream fight is whoever at Madison Square Garden.
Brian F (San Diego)
Favorite NFL team?
Jon Jones (1:08 PM)
Am I allowed to have two?
Zach (NC)
Who's jersey are you wearing to Sunday's game with Arthur and Chandler?
Jon Jones (1:09 PM)
Only Bones knows.
Matty-Ice (Detroit)
On the night you are fighting, do you get a chance to watch any of the other fights going on? Or are you pretty much preparing for the fight.
Jon Jones (1:09 PM)
Backstage there are monitors for us.
Jon Jones (1:09 PM)
We actually see more than what's seen on PPV.
Rick (Kansas)
Saw you on Inside MMA. Man's beard son!
Jon Jones (1:09 PM)
Sure is.
Petri (Sweden)
Tell us the best thing or tip Coach Jackson has teached you!
Jon Jones (1:10 PM)
To embrace suffering.
Rob (Philly)
Would you want Jon Bones Jones Jr. get into MMA?
Jon Jones (1:10 PM)
Absolutely.
Rob (Philly)
You've been incredibly active in the UFC. Aside from staying healthy, any reason to think you'd slow your fights per year in the future?
Jon Jones (1:11 PM)
No, I'm not planning on slowing down. I'd actually like to fight one more time this year.
Jerry (Texas)
Did you play any football in h.s. and/or college, if so, what position?
Jon Jones (1:11 PM)
Yes, I was the skinniest most pathetic DE in football history.
Pete (East Tennessee)
When can we expect the Nike Jon Jones Collection?
Jon Jones (1:12 PM)
Probably within the next 2-3 months it should be in stores.
Matty-Ice (Detroit)
Who was your favorite NFL team before your brothers got drafted?
Jon Jones (1:13 PM)
Definitely I was a Colts fan.
Jon Jones (1:13 PM)
Only because of Peyton Manning.
Stephen (Georgia)
Hey Bones, whats your take on the GSP vs Condit fight?
Jon Jones (1:13 PM)
May the best man win.
marc (work)
can we hope to see you close Chael's mouth in the future or does that fight not inerest you at all
Jon Jones (1:14 PM)
The fight's really not that intersting. I'm only looking to fight the best.
Greg (DC)
are you scared of Chael?
Jon Jones (1:15 PM)
I'm getting ready to fight my fifth world champion. Come on son.
Jon Jones (1:15 PM)
Thank you so much for hanging out. See you this Saturday.
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