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UFC 159: Jones vs. Sonnen Results: Jon Jones def. Chael Sonnen via TKO (elbows) at 4:33 of Rd 1.

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No ‘Bones’ about it: Jon Jones says ‘motivated’ Alexander Gustafsson will not be his toughest fight to date

by Adam Guillen Jr. from MMAmania.com on Jun 14, 2013 7:12 PM EDT

According to UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones, when he steps into the cage to face Alexander Gustafsson at UFC 165 in September, he won’t be facing his toughest foe to date. And if you take a look at his impressive resume, how can one argue?

Chael Sonnen clarifies UFC 151 plot with Dan Henderson to 'set up' Jon Jones, gets Kardashian's involved

by Mike Bohn from MMAmania.com on Jun 11, 2013 11:41 PM EDT

Did Chael Sonnen and Dan Henderson really try and "set up" Jon Jones days before UFC 151 in Sept. 2012? "The American Gangster" provides more confusing context to his puzzling claim on "UFC Tonight," comparing himself to a Kardashian.

UFC on Fox Sports 1: Chael Sonnen went after 'Shogun' Rua, the guy who 'destroyed' Wanderlei Silva -- the 'worst fighter in UFC' -- in practice

by Adam Guillen Jr. from MMAmania.com on Jun 5, 2013 11:09 PM EDT

Chael Sonnen vs. Shogun Rua: Sonnen reveals he called out the former UFC light heavyweight champion because his pleas to get a fight against "The Axe Murderer," who Rua used to "destroy" in practice, went unanswered.

Fightweets: Moraga, 'Mighty Mouse' trade early barbs

by Dave Doyle from MMA Fighting on May 31, 2013 12:00 PM EDT

The fight's two months away, but flyweight champ Demetrious Johnson and challenger John Moraga are already engaging in a war of words.

UFC 161's Roy Nelson will never get a heavyweight title shot thanks to the ‘business’ of ‘politics’

by Adam Guillen Jr. from MMAmania.com on May 24, 2013 11:38 AM EDT

Roy Nelson says Ultimate fighting Championship (UFC) officials will never grant him a shot at the heavyweight title because matchmakers are all about putting together fights that will sell. As "Big Country" sees it, it’s all about politics.

Kawa: Jon Jones wants to fight two more times in 2013

by Tim Burke from Bloody Elbow on May 21, 2013 8:00 PM EDT

The UFC light heavyweight champion is currently healing from a toe injury suffered at UFC 159, but he would like to fight two more times in 2013 according to his manager.

Wanderlei Silva says there’s a ‘big probability’ he will knock Chael Sonnen out and break his nose if given the fight

by Adam Guillen Jr. from MMAmania.com on May 16, 2013 4:02 PM EDT

Not only does UFC fan favorite Wanderlei Silva want suck Chael Sonnen’s blood after he hurts him, he also wants to break his nose and put him to sleep should he finally get the call to face "The American Gangster" inside the Octagon.

Pat Healy has costly positive test for marijuana

by Dave Meltzer from MMA Fighting on May 14, 2013 10:50 PM EDT

Pat Healy's biggest night of his career turned bittersweet after failing a drug test for marijuana taken after his win over Jim Miller. The failure will cost Healy not only his win, which has been overturned, but $135,000 in forfeited bonuses.

Chael Sonnen pulls charity card in latest Twitter call out of Wanderlei Silva

by Jesse Holland from MMAmania.com on May 9, 2013 10:09 AM EDT

Former UFC title challenger Chael Sonnen calls out Wanderlei Silva and tells "The Axe Murderer" he's willing to donate part of his purse to schoolkids if and when Wandy accepts his challenge to fight later this year on FOX.

Jon Jones vs. Floyd Mayweather? If it was all hands, 'Bones' said it would 'probably be a pretty competitive match'

by Jesse Holland from MMAmania.com on May 9, 2013 9:42 AM EDT

Jon Jones vs. Floyd Mayweather? The UFC 205-pound champ claims it's a match nobody wants to see, but does think it would be 'pretty competitive' on the feet if such a freakshow fight ever came to fruition.

Jones vs. Sonnen draws UFC's second-best PPV numbers of the year

by Dave Meltzer from MMA Fighting on May 8, 2013 1:57 PM EDT

Preliminary indications have the Jon Jones vs. Chael Sonnen light heavyweight title match on April 27 as drawing the UFC's second-best number of the year.

Jon Jones injury update: 'Bones' gets 'great news' from doctors over injured toe

by Jesse Holland from MMAmania.com on May 7, 2013 2:18 PM EDT

Jon Jones injury update: "Bones" may be wearing a giant boot, but that's to keep his toe "spot on" after getting a glowing report from his doctors. The UFC light heavyweight champion reports no complications on his road to recovery.

Sponsor claims Jon Jones and Daniel Cormier nearly came to blows at World MMA Awards

by Jesse Holland from MMAmania.com on May 7, 2013 9:59 AM EDT

Jon Jones vs. Daniel Cormier is a UFC fight many mixed martial arts (MMA) fans want to see. Well, they almost got it, but not inside the Octagon. Jump inside to find out why "Bones" and "DC" nearly came to blows at the World MMA Awards.

Chael Sonnen: MMA career retrospective (Pt. 1)

by Cory Braiterman from MMAmania.com on May 6, 2013 10:35 PM EDT

With the latest championship loss of Chael Sonnen at UFC 159 at the destructive hands of Jon Jones all but a distant mixed martial arts (MMA) memory, we take a look back at the professional fight career of Chael P. Sonnen: Wrestler, fighter, talker.

Innocuous phrase may have cost Eddie Alvarez seven figures

by Dave Meltzer from MMA Fighting on May 6, 2013 11:05 AM EDT

When Eddie Alvarez signed a contract that gave his current employer the right to match any outside offer after the deal ended, it seemed innocuous at the time. However, how Bellator is interpreting that clause, has cost Alvarez greatly.

Aging UFC star Chael Sonnen wants to buy WWE

by Jesse Holland from MMAmania.com on May 6, 2013 9:42 AM EDT

Former UFC contender Chael Sonnen, who borrows most of his shtick from the world of professional wrestling, apparently wants to buy Vince McMahon's WWE, the biggest, most profitable (and most expensive) promotion in the world.

UFC Quick Quote: Chael Sonnen is a high-quality human being

by Jesse Holland from MMAmania.com on May 3, 2013 4:01 PM EDT

Glowing praise for UFC Light Heavyweight Chael Sonnen. Find out who has nothing but kind words for the former Ultimate Fighter (TUF) 17 coach following "The American Gangster's" first round loss to Jon Jones at UFC 159 last weekend in Newark.

Fightweets: The curious case of Cheick Kongo

by Dave Doyle from MMA Fighting on May 3, 2013 10:00 AM EDT

Cheick Kongo was given more chances to reach the upper echelon than nearly any other fighter in UFC history.

UFC champ Jon Jones should be back in action in 6-8 weeks following grisly UFC 159 toe dislocation

by Nate Wilcox from Bloody Elbow on May 2, 2013 3:43 PM EDT

Doctors are saying that the UFC Light Heavyweight champ is lucky that he only dislocated his big toe in his one round TKO win over Chael Sonnen and he'll be back in fighting trim inside just a couple of months.

Latest UFC rankings/MMA rankings (Light Heavyweight)

by Jesse Holland from MMAmania.com on May 2, 2013 10:56 AM EDT

Check out the updated UFC and MMA rankings for the light heavyweight division. We know that Jon Jones is number one, but who gets the second spot ... Lyoto Machida or Alexander Gustafsson? Find out, inside!

UFC 159 Fight Card

  1. Jon Jones vs Chael Sonnen
  2. Phil Davis vs Vinny Magalhaes
  3. Cheick Kongo vs Roy Nelson
  4. Pat Healy vs Jim Miller
  5. Alan Belcher vs Michael Bisping
  6. Nick Catone vs James Head
  7. Rustam Khabilov vs Yancy Medeiros
  8. Ovince St. Preux vs Gian Villante
  9. Sheila Gaff vs Sara McMann
  10. Leonard Garcia vs Cody McKenzie
  11. Kurt Holobaugh vs Steven Siler
  12. Johnny Bedford vs Bryan Caraway

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