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Jon Jones had barely reclaimed his UFC title when he called out Brock Lesnar to be his next opponent.
And Lesnar was listening.
Right after Jones stopped Daniel Cormier in the third round at UFC 214 on Saturday, he reignited his growing rivalry with Lesnar, the former UFC heavyweight champion.
“Brock Lesnar, if you want to know what it feels like to get your ass kicked by a guy who weighs 40 pounds less than you, meet me in the octagon,” Jones said on the pay-per-view broadcast.
Lesnar was reached shortly after he watched the championship fight and then heard Jones call him out.
“Be careful what you wish for, young man,” Lesnar replied.

A heavyweight superfight between Jones and Lesnar would be one of the biggest events in UFC history.
Lesnar is an extraordinary pay-per-view draw as arguably the most popular UFC fighter of all time, while Jones’ victory over Cormier likely returns him to the top of most pound-for-pound lists as the world’s best fighter.
Jones expanded on his desire for a fight with Lesnar during the news conference following his victory over Cormier.
Brock Lesnar on Jon Jones UFC superfight: ‘Anytime, anywhere’
“We’re serious about it, and it would be great for the MMA world,” Jones said. “It would bring more of the general public to mixed martial arts, and that’s what we need. We need to expand our sport, so why not be the guy to take part in that?”
Jones said his manager loves the idea of the enormous payday that would result from the fight, while his teammates at Greg Jackson’s gym in New Mexico are eager to watch him.
“My team said, ‘You could beat Brock,’” Jones said. “’You’ll have to dig deep, but you can do this.’”
Later, Jones expressed his confidence: “I think Brock has a limited game. I think it’s a winnable fight.”

Lesnar returned to MMA last year with a victory, but he is under contract to the WWE as a professional wrestler until next spring. Yet Lesnar clearly is at least considering a return to the sport in which he won a UFC title in just his fourth professional fight.
Talk of a superfight heated up abruptly this week when Jones and Lesnar traded verbal jabs. After Jones said he doubted Lesnar would ever accept a fight with him, Lesnar told the AP that he would meet Jones “anytime, anywhere.”
Jon Jones wins Daniel Cormier’s UFC title in emphatic style with third round KO in grudge rematch
UFC President Dana White was in the cage when Jones called out Lesnar, and the promotion is aware of the growing buzz surrounding the matchup. White is also aware of the obstacles in its way, including the remainder of Lesnar’s suspension for failing a doping test last year.
“It’s fun to talk about, but the reality of it happening anytime soon, it’s not a reality,” White said.
But it’s definitely a lucrative possibility for 2018 if Lesnar decides to resume training for MMA. Jones is the light heavyweight champion, but has long contemplated a move up to heavyweight — and his post-fight comments make it clear that he’s interested.

When Jones was asked whether he would consider fighting heavyweights other than Lesnar, including champion Stipe Miocic, Jones made it clear he only wants a heavyweight superfight with the biggest star in the sport.
“If I’m going to sacrifice being the smaller guy, I think stylistically, Brock would be a fight that makes more sense,” Jones said.
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“The payday would be tremendous. The [impact for our sport would be tremendous. ... I feel like Stipe is not known to the general public. Most people don’t really know who he is, no disrespect. A fight against Brock makes more sense.”
Lesnar has fought just once since 2011. He beat Mark Hunt at UFC 200 in a unanimous decision that was changed to a no-contest after the failed test.
He received a one-year suspension from the Nevada Athletic Commission, but could return to MMA after completing the final months of the ban.


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Jon Jones looks on prior to his fight against Daniel Cormier. Photo: AFP

ANAHEIM, CA - JULY 29: (L-R) Jon Jones elbows Daniel Cormier during the UFC 214 event at Honda Center on July 29, 2017 in Anaheim, California. Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images/AFP == FOR NEWSPAPERS, INTERNET, TELCOS & TELEVISION USE ONLY ==

FILE - In this July 9, 2016, file photo, Brock Lesnar, top, fights Mark Hunt during their heavyweight mixed martial arts bout at UFC 200 in Las Vegas. Lesnar has told The Associated Press that he would be eager to fight Jon Jones in a future UFC superfight. Jones expressed interest in the potential matchup recently, but claimed Lesnar is unlikely to agree to it. Lesnar said he would do it. (AP Photo/John Locher, File)

ANAHEIM, CA - JULY 29: Jon Jones reacts to defeating Daniel Cormier in the Light Heavyweight title bout during UFC 214 at Honda Center on July 29, 2017 in Anaheim, California. Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images/AFP == FOR NEWSPAPERS, INTERNET, TELCOS & TELEVISION USE ONLY ==

Jon Jones wins Daniel Cormier’s UFC title in emphatic style with third round KO in grudge rematch

Jon Jones celebrates after knocking out Daniel Cormier in their UFC light heavyweight championship bout. Photo: AFP

ANAHEIM, CA - JULY 29: Daniel Cormier reacts to losing to Jon Jones in the Light Heavyweight title bout during UFC 214 at Honda Center on July 29, 2017 in Anaheim, California. Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images/AFP == FOR NEWSPAPERS, INTERNET, TELCOS & TELEVISION USE ONLY ==

ANAHEIM, CA - JULY 29: Cris Cyborg of Brazil (L) reacts to defeating Tonya Evinger during their Featherweight Title fight at UFC 214 at Honda Center on July 29, 2017 in Anaheim, California. Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images/AFP == FOR NEWSPAPERS, INTERNET, TELCOS & TELEVISION USE ONLY ==

ANAHEIM, CA - JULY 29: (R-L) Jon Jones knocks out Daniel Cormier during the UFC 214 event at Honda Center on July 29, 2017 in Anaheim, California. Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images/AFP == FOR NEWSPAPERS, INTERNET, TELCOS & TELEVISION USE ONLY ==

ANAHEIM, CA - JULY 29: Daniel Cormier is checked by referee John McCarthy after receiving an accidental headbutt from opponent Jon Jones (not pictured during the UFC 214 event at Honda Center on July 29, 2017 in Anaheim, California. Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images/AFP == FOR NEWSPAPERS, INTERNET, TELCOS & TELEVISION USE ONLY ==

ANAHEIM, CA - JULY 29: Tyron Woodley reacts to defeating Demian Maia of Brazil in the Welterweight title bout during UFC 214 at Honda Center on July 29, 2017 in Anaheim, California. Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images/AFP == FOR NEWSPAPERS, INTERNET, TELCOS & TELEVISION USE ONLY ==

UFC President Dana White puts the UFC light heavyweight champion belt on Jon Jones after he defeated Daniel Cormier during UFC 214 in Anaheim, Calif., Saturday July 29, 2017. (Hans Gutknecht /Los Angeles Daily News via AP)

Brock Lesnar on Jon Jones UFC superfight: ‘Anytime, anywhere’

Brock Lesnar fights Mark Hunt at UFC 200. The WWE wrestler has said he would be prepared to face Jon Jones if the opportunity arose. Photo: AP

FILE - In this April 23, 2016, file photo, Jon Jones, right, kicks Ovince Saint Preux during an interim light heavyweight championship mixed martial arts bout at UFC 197 in Las Vegas. Brock Lesnar has told The Associated Press that he would be eager to fight Jones in a future UFC superfight. Jones expressed interest in the potential matchup recently, but claimed Lesnar is unlikely to agree to it. Lesnar said he would do it. (AP Photo/John Locher, File)

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