UFC 140 Insight
By ChrisGreenman on Dec 10, 2011 with Comments 0
The UFC light heavyweight title is on the line for the third time this year tomorrow night (Dec. 10, 2011) as champion Jon Jones looks to defend his strap against former division deity Lyoto Machida in the main event of UFC 140.
From humble beginnings, Jon Jones has exploded to the top of the MMA world in 2011. He’s already handed Ryan Bader his first loss, dethroned Mauricio “Shogun” Rua and knocked off “Rampage” Jackson. If “Bones” can put a stop to Lyoto Machida tomorrow night, it will cap off perhaps the most impressive one year run in MMA history.
Lyoto Machida wants to make the most of his opportunity. Coming off one of the most exciting knockouts of the year against UFC Hall of Famer Randy Couture, he’s had plenty of time to prepare for Jon Jones. Many analysts have speculated that Machida’s defensive karate style could be the perfect counter to “Bones.” We’ll find out the answer to that question on Saturday.
Will the 24-year-old Jones continue his torrid run through the gauntlet of light heavyweight champions? Will Machida’s unique fighting style pose problems, or has Jones figured him out just like everyone else? What’s the path to victory for each man come tomorrow night?
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