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      Jon Jones becomes youngest UFC champ by destroying Shogun Rua

      March 20, 2011 /

      Jon Jones defeated Mauricio “Shogun” Ruo at UFC 128 to become the new UFC light heavyweight champion. HeavyMMA.com breaks down the fight.

      In the main event match up of UFC 128, Jones completely dominated Mauricio “Shogun” Rua from start to finish.

      The 23-year old was never in danger throughout the fight. He was able to dictate when it went to the ground and utilized his reach advantage to nullify any offense Rua could mount on the feet.

      In the first round, Rua’s guard was active and Jones wasn’t able to do much damage until the former champion tried to get to his feet. As “Shogun” stood, Jones landed a knee that wobbled Rua, and followed it with a left hook.

      It was all down hill for Rua after that. Jones secured a takedown in the second stanza and busted Rua up with elbows and punches.
      Rua came out with a sense of urgency in the third round. He pressed forward and took Jones’ back briefly, but found himself on the bottom again taking shots.

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      External Sports, Mixed Martial Arts, UFC

      Penn vs. Fitch 2 set for UFC 132

      March 17, 2011 /

      According to the guys at HeavyMMA.com, welterweights B.J. Penn and Jon Fitch will face off one more time at UFC 132 in July.

      So much for B.J. Penn riding off into the sunset after his controversial draw with Jon Fitch last month.

      The UFC announced tonight that Penn and Fitch have agreed to face off at UFC 132 on July 4th weekend in Las Vegas. Sources tell HeavyMMA.com that the bout is scheduled to be the co-main event.

      Penn and Fitch fought to a draw in the main event of UFC 127 in Australia last month.

      “Both fighters look to keep it out of the hands of the judges this time,” said UFC President Dana White.


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      Danzig vs. Cerrone now set for UFC 131

      March 15, 2011 /

      HeavyMMA.com is reporting that a lightweight bout between Donald Cerrone and Mac Danzig is officially set for UFC 131 this June in Vancouver.

      A lightweight tilt between WEC veteran Donald Cerrone and former “Ultimate Fighter” winner Mac Danzig is official for UFC 131.
      The Ultimate Fighting Championship announced the booking earlier today.

      Danzig, who struggled to live up to expectations after winning season six of “The Ultimate Fighter,” found redemption in two of his last three bouts, earning a unanimous decision victory over Justin Buchholz at UFC 109 and knocking out Joe Stevenson at UFC 124.

      His last defeat was a controversial one, coming against Matt Wiman at UFC 115.

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      External Sports, UFC, WEC

      Soszynski vs. Perosh likely for UFC 131?

      March 12, 2011 /

      HeavyMMA.com confirms that a light heavyweight fight between Anthony Perosh and Krzysztof Soszynski is in the works for UFC 131 this June.

      A light heavyweight tilt between Anthony Perosh and Krzysztof Soszynski is in the works for UFC 131 in June.

      MMAjunkie.com learned of the match up from sources close to the event.

      Soszynski, a seven-fight veteran of the UFC, last competed at UFC 122 last November, earning a unanimous decision victory over Goran Reljic. The victory was his second in four fights and served as a rebound after a technical knockout loss to Stephan Bonnar at UFC 116.

      Like his upcoming opponent, Perosh is also coming off a victory, having defeated Tom Blackledge via submission in front of thousands of fellow Australians at UFC 127 last month and moving his record with the promotion to 1-3. The three losses came against Mirko Filipovic, Jeff Monson, and Christian Wellisch.

      The 205 lb. tilt will take place on June 11 at UFC 131 at Rogers Arena in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. The card features a heavyweight clash between former champion Brock Lesnar and knockout machine Junior dos Santos.


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      Jon Jones is done talking about Rashad, wants to focus on Shogun

      March 11, 2011 /

      Jon Jones is tired of being asked about training partner Rashad Evans and instead wants to concentrate on his upcoming light heavyweight title bout with Mauricio “Shogun” Rua at UFC 128.

      From HeavyMMA.com:

      Jon Jones is fed up with answering questions about Rashad Evans.

      Heading into the biggest fight of his life against Mauricio “Shogun” Rua in the UFC 128 main event, Jon Jones is done answering questions about training partner Rashad Evans.

      Evans was originally scheduled to face Rua on the March 19 event in Newark, N.J., but was forced out of the light heavyweight title bout due to a knee injury. Jones replaced him as Rua’s opponent.

      Jones has been asked countless times about Evans and if they’d fight each other leading up to next weekend’s match up, and he’s done discussing it.

      “I want to make it clear to other reporters that I absolutely hate when people mention Rashad Evans, especially throughout this training camp,” Jones said on Wednesday.

      “He’s a friend of mine, but I’m fighting Mauricio ‘Shogun,’ one of the best fighters that’s been around for a long time. For people to even be mentioning Rashad Evans right now I think is ludicrous.

      “Rashad is not in my mind. He’s not in my being. He has absolutely zero to do with my heart and who I am right now,” added Jones.

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      External Sports, Mixed Martial Arts, UFC

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