UFC 172 is this Saturday. We'll get a chance to see the UFC's biggest star (even though they fail to promote him as such) Jon Jones, defending his light heavyweight title for a record seventh time. His opponent is Gloveria Teixeira. A challenger riding a twenty fight win streak. If it wasn't for the only fight that matters, this would be the biggest match up the UFC has to offer.
Instead of taking a back seat with his co-main event bout against Anthony Johnson, Phil Davis has spoken out against the champion during their lead up to UFC 172. Yes they are facing different opponents, but Davis has been a perennial contender who isn't receiving recognition as such. Since the sole blemish on his record came from Rashad Evans, Davis has rattled off a three fight win streak over a two year period.
During a press conference promoting UFC 172, Davis used the opportunity to surprisingly poke and prod Jon Jones. I'm assuming in hopes to start a rivalry with the champ. Talk sells but regardless if the champ would like to bash him now, they will need to wait. Teixeira has a very legitimate chance of taking the thrown, and the rematch with the Norwegian Viking, Gustaffson will need to come first if not.
If Davis can take out the former welterweight, Anthony Johnson, in impressive fashion, he has by trash talking at least included himself in a list of interesting challengers.
Keep up the back and forth. If in a year Jon Jones is still light heavyweight champion, I'd be interested in a few months of back and forth confrontation between these two.
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