Jon Jones clarified how being 'so loose' affected UFC 239 execution

On Saturday night, in the headliner of UFC 239, UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones safeguarded his title indeed with a split choice annihilation of Brazilian knockout craftsman Thiago Santos. Jones' proceeded with predominance is constantly amazing, however this triumph effectively positions among the least great of his profession.

Talking post battle, Jones opened up on this dull presentation, conceding that he may have been a bit excessively loose in the confine.

"I have to converse with my mentors about remaining started up," Jones said post-battle (through Flyin' Brian J on Twitter). "This evening I was simply so loose, I was talking and chuckling and moving. I wasnt frightened to turn out around here and work, and that can be a terrible thing. You gotta be unnerved a smidgen to be sharp. My solace was neutralizing me."

Jon Jones was vocal about his tranquility in front of UFC 239, and even appeared to acknowledge it may affect his presentation in the enclosure.

"It just feels all like one more day at the workplace for me now," he advised ESPN ahead of the pack up to the card. "It's simply additionally commonplace. High-weight minutes, extreme adversaries, battling the following scariest person, the person who's been on the tear. Furthermore, it's everything so well-known at this moment. It's excessively agreeable in this space. I would value being somewhat more anxious. It'll make me feel like I'm increasingly prepared, however I am prepared and I feel extraordinary."

Obviously, it sounds like Jon Jones and his group will put recharged center around his psychological distraction in front of his next battle.

At present, it's not clear who he'll battle straightaway — however he isn't keen on a prompt rematch with Thiago Santos, and doesn't appear to be excessively sharp about a third battle with heavyweight champion Daniel Cormier.