Heading into UFC 214, Jon Jones said he would “deal with Brock Lesnar” after dealing with Daniel Cormier.

Well, Jones dealt with Cormier by scoring a third-round knockout win over his rival in their pay-per-view headliner to reclaim the light heavyweight title Saturday night at Honda Center in Anaheim, Calif. Then as promised, Jones (23-1 MMA, 17-1 UFC) began the process of dealing with Lesnar (5-3 MMA, 4-3 UFC) by issuing a formal challenge.

“Brock Lesnar, if you want to know what it feels like to get your ass kicked by a guy that weighs 40 pounds less than you, come meet me in the octagon,” Jones said into the microphone during octagon interview.

Lesnar heard that and had a simple, direct response to The Associated Press.

“Be careful what you wish for, young man,” Lesnar said

As awesome as it sounds, there are reasons the dream fight wouldn’t happen any time soon.

Lesnar, who retired earlier this year, is still subject to punishment for an anti-doping violation one year ago at UFC 200. Six months remain on Lesnar’s one-year suspension, which was frozen by his retirement.

But still, a potential fight between Jones and Lesnar would rank among the biggest in UFC history. Given the era of superfights we’re currently in, one would think efforts will be made to book this if it’s at all possible.

It’s what the champ wants.

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