Get the latest fight results and fight history and record for jon jones on espn. Although the big money fight was, as i pointed out, jones defending against friendturnedenemy rashad evans, i actually felt that stylistically this was the most intriguing fight for the new champion as machida brings such a different style to the table. Darren elkins rollercoaster back to the octagon athletes. Coverage of the ufc 140 event held at the air canada centre, toronto, in december 2011. Apr 24, 2016 conor mcgregor saga stealing thunder from jon jones, ufc 197. Regarding ufc 152, machida had the following to say.
Oct 06, 2011 ufc fans will have to wait even longer for the promised jon jones vs. Aug 07, 2016 video exactly one month after jon jones denied knowingly taking performanceenhancing drugs, the ufc has made a move signaling a forthcoming suspension for the longtime lightheavyweight kingpin. Apr 19, 2016 before ufc 182 in early 2015, jones failed a cocaine test but was allowed to fight daniel cormier, whom he defeated. At ufc 140 on december 10, 2011, jon jones faced former world champion lyoto machida in the main event of the card. Instead, vitor belfort will fight jones for the ufc light heavyweight title on sept. With bruce buffer, brian ebersole, mark hominick, jon jones. Jon jones vs chael sonnen ufc 159 full fight championship duration. Twentyfouryearold prodigy jon jones continued to build his legacy at ufc 140 with an impressive secondround submission triumph over lyoto machida to retain his ufc light heavyweight title in.
Lyoto machida wanted jon jones at ufc 153 in brazil. Evans addressed machida s chances at ufc 140, saying, i think he has a really good. Jon bones jones completed his triumphant return at ufc 214. Jon jones breaks down ufc 140 fight with lyoto machida. Aug 24, 2012 regarding ufc 152, machida had the following to say.
Elsewhere, tito ortiz faced up to rogerio nogueira and canadas claude patrick took. Jon jones proves once again to be the shining star ufc needs at a desperate time the best fighter of all time may have just saved ufcs year with a thrilling win. Belfort to headline ufc 152 after lyoto machida turns. Jones again, for the second fight in a row, came out crawling on the ground but then stood up before engaging. Ufc fans will have to wait even longer for the promised jon jones vs.
Jonathan dwight jones born july 19, 1987 is an american professional mixed martial artist who is signed with the ultimate fighting championship ufc. Lyoto machida vs shogun rua countdown part 1 duration. The event featured eight bouts televised internationally, seven preliminary bouts aired on cable in the united states and canada, and three preliminary bouts streamed live. All of jon jones ufc fights up until 300420 plus 4 nonufc fights 1 2008. He has been champion since december 29, 2018, and previously held the title from. Jon jones vs lyoto machida full fight ufc 140 part 1. As a result of turning down the fight at ufc 152, it was later confirmed by the ufc that. He stepped up and took this fight when lyoto machida didnt want it. Widely regarded as one of the greatest mixed martial artists, he is the current and twotime undisputed ufc light heavyweight champion.
Personally i would score it 1010 but the judges gave it to jones. Jon jones vs lyoto machida full fight ufc 140 part 1 mmacore. A rematch between daniel cormier and jon jones has been set for ufc 214 on july 29 in anaheim, california, according to chris taylor of and mma fightings ariel helwani. Jon jones vs lyoto machida full fight ufc 140 duration. Jones, the deposed ufc light heavyweight champion, and johnson, the reigning flyweight king, find themselves inserted into a debate worth waging for no other reason than it draws attention to how. Subsequently, belfort was chosen to take machida s place. Conor mcgregor saga stealing thunder from jon jones, ufc 197. Having grown up in traditional martial arts, lyoto was my idol when he arrived in the ufc. Id be honored to headline msg, but would daniel cormier. Against the guy who many thought would give him a lot of trouble, lyoto machida. Machida, ufc light heavyweight champion jon jones successfully defended his belt for the 2nd time, choking out lyoto machida at 4. Jon jones will not be facing lyoto machida at ufc 152 after all. He was only too happy to clinch with the olympic champion wrestler and overlooked him briefly. Ill will was a mixed martial arts event held by the ultimate fighting championship ufc on may 24, 2008, at the mgm grand garden arena in las vegas, nevada.
Jon jones proves once again to be the shining star ufc. Jon bones jones is incredible, he makes an amazing light heavyweight champion, and nobodys even come close to putting a dent in him. Jon jones is a mma fighter with a professional fight record of 26 wins, 1 losses and 0 draws. Daniel cormier 2 at ufc 200 the spot vacated by mcgregor in the main event left the ufc with very few options for the. Daniel cormier 2 at ufc 200 the spot vacated by mcgregor in the main event left the ufc with very few options for the headline bout of one of 2016s marquee events. Jon jones was only 23 years of age when defended his belt for the second time, way back in 2011. Chida landed the best strike for sure, but jones had more control. Before ufc 182 in early 2015, jones failed a cocaine test but was allowed to fight daniel cormier, whom he defeated.
That night, jones successfully completed his second title defense by. Jon jones continued his domination over the light heavyweight division at ufc 140 in toronto with a dramatic finish of lyoto machida back in 2011. In this sport, if you have a chance to compete for a title. Ufc light heavyweight champion jon jones puts former champ lyoto machida to sleep with a standing guillotine choke. All of jon jones ufc fights up until 300420 plus 4 non ufc fights 1 2008.
Jon jones vs lyoto machida, full fight video ufc 140 jones vs. Jon bones jones warrior spirit back print black unisex shirt. That night, jones successfully completed his second title defense by submitting. Aug 03, 2017 jon bones jones completed his triumphant return at ufc 214. Evans will step aside due to injury and will be replaced by lyoto machida whill fight bones at ufc 140. Ufc 183 anderson silva vs nick diaz full fight january 31, 2015. Jon jones entered the fight with a record of 1210 while mauricio shogun rua had a record of 1940. Jon jones vs lyoto machida fight result ufc 140 jones vs. It was later reported that belfort fought jones with a broken hand. Oct 19, 2011 posting a career 1611 record, evans only loss came to the hands of machida when he was knocked out at ufc 98. Ufc presidents state of khabib nurmagomedovs father. Ufc 214 jon jones vs lyoto machida ufc 140 full fight. Jones threw a low kick and then a push kick to the legs. Ufc light heavyweight champion jon jones breaks down his ufc 140 title fight with lyoto machida back in 2011.
Jones was set to face lyoto machida in a rematch at this event after the cancellation of that event, but machida declined the fight. Lyoto carvalho machida born 30 may 1978 is a brazilian professional mixed martial artist. With urijah faber, mirko cro cop filipovic, jon jones, nathan marquardt. Jon jones continued his domination over the light heavyweight division at ufc 140 in toronto with a dramatic finish of lyoto machida back in. Alright toronto dec 10th ufc 140 tix go on sale next weekend and ur main event is bones jones vs machida. Vitor belfort replaces lyoto machida against champ jon jones at ufc 152. Sep 19, 2012 vitor belfort vs jon jones highlights. Posting a career 1611 record, evans only loss came to the hands of machida when he was knocked out at ufc 98. Former light heavyweight champion lyoto machida was expected to be jon jones stiffest test to date when he challenged for bones title last night december 10, 2011 in the main event of ufc 140. Rashad evans wants to fight jon jones and lyoto machida. Jon jones vs mauricio shogun rua full fight video ufc. Jones vs rua is valid for the ufc light heavyweight title ruas first defense. The twists and turns of ufc 200 continued thursday night, with confirmation that anderson the spider silva will replace jon jones and fight daniel cormier at the megaevent saturday in las.
Anderson silva to replace jon jones and fight daniel. Evans addressed machidas chances at ufc 140, saying, i think he has a really good. Jon jones vs lyoto machida, full fight video ufc 140 jones. Following the cancellation of the event, white said that ufc 151 simply will not exist.
Video exactly one month after jon jones denied knowingly taking performanceenhancing drugs, the ufc has made a move signaling a forthcoming suspension for the longtime lightheavyweight kingpin. The ufc light heavyweight title is on the line for the third time this year tomorrow night dec. Jon jones b sample returns same positive result from usada things got a little bit worse for jon jones on friday. Once a pariah and disgraced champion, jones climbed out of the abyss to reclaim the light heavyweight championship on saturday. If you remember back to ufc 98 when machida beat rashad evans for the title. The main event of ufc 140 featured jon jones defending his light heavyweight title against former champion lyoto machida. Dec 10, 2011 with bruce buffer, brian ebersole, mark hominick, jon jones.
Elsewhere, tito ortiz faced up to rogerio nogueira and canadas claude patrick took on brian ebersole from the usa. The ufc rolled into its biggest fight week of the year firing on all cylinders. Dec 11, 2011 former light heavyweight champion lyoto machida was expected to be jon jones stiffest test to date when he challenged for bones title last night december 10, 2011 in the main event of ufc 140. Jon jones vs lyoto machida september 23, 2012 air canada centre, toronto, ontario, canada this fight has been cancelled after machida turned down the bout with jones. Dominick reyes admits jon jones eye pokes are a serious problem, plans to warn referee at ufc 247. Vitor belfort vs jon jones highlights video dailymotion. Machida was a mixed martial arts event held by the ultimate fighting championship on december 10, 2011 at the air canada centre in toronto, ontario, canada. Well, the same was once said of lyoto the dragon machida, and shogun rua finally put him down and out at ufc 1, and that was after a controversial decision where machida kept his title. This is both my favorite and least favorite fight moments ever. May 10, 2017 a rematch between daniel cormier and jon jones has been set for ufc 214 on july 29 in anaheim, california, according to chris taylor of and mma fightings ariel helwani. Jon jones vs mauricio shogun rua full fight video ufc 128. Top of the bill was the light heavyweight bout between jon jones and lyoto machida.
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