Five Ravens who would be formidable mixed martial arts fighters

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Over the past four years, Jones has developed into a quality defensive lineman, partially due to an offseason regime that includes MMA workouts with his brother. He uses his hands and leverage to manhandle offensive linemen in the NFL trenches and those ground-and-pound skills would translate well to UFC. (Kenneth K. Lam, Baltimore Sun)

Ultimate Fighting Championship light heavyweight champion Jon "Bones" Jones was in Owings Mills this week to hang out with his older brother, Ravens defensive tackle Arthur Jones, and give the Ravens a pep talk. Bones is one of the meanest men in mixed martial arts, but he acknowledged he would have his hands full with Art, who was a wrestling champion in high school. In this week's Five for Friday, blogger and reporter Matt Vensel chooses five Ravens who could be formidable opponents in the Octagon.