Anthony Smith is ready to challenge new UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones after UFC 232. Jones (23-1 MMA, 17-1 UFC) reclaimed the 205-pound belt on Saturday when he defeated Alexander Gustafsson (18-5 MMA, 10-5 UFC) by third-round TKO at UFC 232, which took place at The Forum in Inglewood, Calif., and aired on pay-per-view following prelims on FS1 and UFC Fight Pass. Related Twitter reacts to Jon Jones' title-winning TKO of Alexander Gustafsson at UFC 232 Twitter reacts to Anthony Smith's submission of Volkan Oezdemir at UFC Fight Night 138 Smith (31-13 MMA, 7-3 UFC) has felt ready for a title shot since submitting Volkan Oezdemir in October’s UFC Fight Night 138 headliner, and now he’s pushing hard for the opportunity. “Lionheart” is unbeaten at 205 pounds, and now he wants to test his skills against the greatest fighter in the history of the weight class (via Twitter ): . @JonnyBones we are on a collision course.
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Anthony Smith calls for champ Jon Jones after tense post-UFC 232 exchange – MMA Junkie