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UFC 128 results: Jon Jones defeated Mauricio Shogun Rua at 2:37 of round 3.

Once scheduled to be a fight between Rashad Evans and Shogun, now Evans-teammate Jon Jones steps in to contend for the UFC light heavyweight title.

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Mauricio Rua vs Jon Jones Coverage

UFC 205-Pound Champ Jon Jones Vs. Dan Henderson Confirmed For September 1

by Josh Nason from Bloody Elbow on May 9, 2012 10:32 PM EDT

UFC Light Heavyweight Champion Jon Jones will face veteran Dan Henderson at an unannounced UFC pay-per-view on September 1st.

Jon Jones opens as heavy favorite over Dan Henderson

by Geno Mrosko from MMAmania.com on Apr 27, 2012 9:00 PM EDT

When Jon Jones defends his light heavyweight championship against Dan Henderson, possibly at UFC 149 in Calgary on July 21, he will do so as a heavy favorite.

Morning Report: The Dizzying Backlash to Jon Jones’ Dominance

by Shaun Al-Shatti from MMA Fighting on Apr 23, 2012 8:01 AM EDT

Jon Jones’ dominance and the backlash behind it, Frank Mir gets a title shot, and Dan Henderson steps up in line on today's edition of the Morning Report.

UFC 145 results: Jon Jones dominates Rashad Evans, has Dan Henderson in his sights

by Sergio Hernandez from MMAmania.com on Apr 22, 2012 3:00 AM EDT

Jon Jones defeated Rashad Evans at UFC 145 over the course of 25 minutes. What's next -- or rather, left -- for the light heavyweight kingpin?

UFC 145: With a win against Rashad Evans, Jon Jones becomes the greatest light heavyweight of all time

by Sergio Hernandez from MMAmania.com on Apr 21, 2012 6:15 PM EDT

Three consecutive fights against three men once ranked as the best light heavyweight in the world. Should Jon Jones beat Rashad Evans at UFC 145, he will make it four.

UFC 145: Jon Jones vs Rashad Evans complete 'Primetime' video series

by Geno Mrosko from MMAmania.com on Apr 21, 2012 3:30 PM EDT

In case you missed any or all of the UFC "Primetime" series leading up to tonight's (Sat., April 21, 2012) UFC 145: "Jones vs. Evans" event, you can watch all three episodes right here on MMAmania.com.

History in the Making: Jon Jones chokes Lyoto Machida unconscious at UFC 140

by Sergio Hernandez from MMAmania.com on Apr 21, 2012 3:00 AM EDT

Two champions down and another in front of him, Jon Jones has faced a murderer's row of challengers. When he stepped inside the Octagon at UFC 140 against Lyoto Machida, he proved he was the best.

History in the Making: Jon Jones chokes out Rampage Jackson in dominant fashion at UFC 135

by Sergio Hernandez from MMAmania.com on Apr 20, 2012 12:00 AM EDT

Winning the title was the first step. Defending it was something else all together but Jon Jones passed his first test with flying colors.

Jon Jones: Rashad Evans can't break me mentally at UFC 145

by Geno Mrosko from MMAmania.com on Apr 1, 2012 2:08 PM EDT

Jon Jones assures everyone that Rashad Evans will not break him mentally at UFC 145 on April 21 in Atlanta.

Jon Jones: 'When people call me cocky, it's the biggest blow I can get'

by Adam Guillen Jr. from MMAmania.com on Mar 6, 2012 7:30 PM EST

Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) Light Heavyweight champion Jone Jones has often been criticized for being to cocky and arrogant. However, according to Jones, that couldn't be further from the truth.

Greg Jackson likely cornering Jon Jones for Rashad Evans fight at UFC 145

by Geno Mrosko from MMAmania.com on Feb 7, 2012 4:00 PM EST

The questions regarding whether or not Greg Jackson is going to corner Jon Jones against Rashad Evans can finally end. That's because the famed trainer is now leaning heavily towards doing so. Here's why.

UFC on FOX 2 results: Predictable failure in Chicago, UFC now 0-2 on network TV

by Geno Mrosko from MMAmania.com on Jan 29, 2012 9:00 PM EST

The UFC on FOX 2 event, which took place last night (Sat., Jan. 28, 2012) from the United Center in Chicago, Illinois, failed to live up to expectations, and there are many reasons for that. Let's break it down inside.

Jon Jones may compete four times in 2012

by Jesse Holland from MMAmania.com on Jan 5, 2012 10:25 AM EST

If you thought UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones was good in 2011, wait until you see what he has planned for 2012.

Best fighter of 2011: UFC Light Heavyweight Champion Jon Jones

by Geno Mrosko from MMAmania.com on Jan 1, 2012 9:00 PM EST

As voted on by MMAmania.com fans, the best fighter of 2011 was UFC Light Heavyweight Champion Jon Jones.

March 2011 MMA Recap: Zuffa Buys Strikeforce, Jon Jones & Dan Henderson Win Gold

by Josh Nason from Bloody Elbow on Dec 27, 2011 11:00 AM EST

A young UFC champion, an old Strikeforce champion, a California Kid and one of the biggest acquisitions in the sport dominated the MMA news in March 2011.

2011 The Year in MMA: The Rise of Jon Jones

by Fraser Coffeen from Bloody Elbow on Dec 24, 2011 11:00 AM EST

Our 2011 Year in Review series asks how will we remember the year in MMA. In this entry, we look at the rise of the fighter of the year, UFC Light Heavyweight champion Jon Jones.

Wanderlei Silva: 'Shogun' can defeat Jon Jones, has no beef with Vitor Belfort

by Adam Guillen Jr. from MMAmania.com on Dec 22, 2011 8:30 PM EST

Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) middleweight Wanderlei Silva talks about his past beef with his upcoming opponent Vitor Belort, as well as th epic clash between Mauricio Rua and Dan Henderson at UFC 139.

Jon Jones (2011) vs Mauricio Rua (2005): Who had the more impressive year?

by Adam Guillen Jr. from MMAmania.com on Dec 16, 2011 5:51 PM EST

Jon Jones capped off an impressive 2011 year when he defeated Lyoto Machida at UFC 140. The win marked his fourth in the span of ten months, which includes three title fights. However, is it better than the run that Mauricio Rua had in 2005 when he ran through the Pride 2005 Middleweight Grand Prix?

UFC 140: Without exaggeration, Jon Jones may be the greatest fighter on the planet

by Sergio Hernandez from MMAmania.com on Dec 11, 2011 5:00 PM EST

In the past 12 months, Jon Jones has defeated Ryan Bader, Mauricio Rua, Quinton Jackson, and Lyoto Machida. So is he the greatest fighter on the planet?

Jon Jones first UFC fight: Talent led 'Bones' to UFC 140 main event, but chance got the ball rolling

by Sergio Hernandez from MMAmania.com on Dec 10, 2011 9:00 AM EST

Jon Jones is poised to become one of the most dominant champions in MMA history and, more impressively, he'll do it in the shark tank that is the 205-pound division. And it was all because of a chance occurrence in ... Minnesota?

UFC 128 Fight Card

  1. Mauricio Rua vs Jon Jones
  2. Urijah Faber vs Eddie Wineland
  3. Jim Miller vs Kamal Shalorus
  4. Mirko Filipovic vs Brendan Schaub
  5. Ricardo Almeida vs Mike Pyle
  6. Kurt Pellegrino vs Gleison Tibau
  7. Joseph Benavidez vs Ian Loveland
  8. Anthony Njokuani vs Edson Barboza
  9. Luiz Cane vs Eliot Marshall
  10. Erik Koch vs Raphael Assuncao
  11. Nate Marquardt vs Dan Miller
  12. Nick Catone vs Constantinos Philippou

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