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As expected, Jon Jones vs. ‘Rampage’ Jackson booked for UFC 135

As expected UFC light-heavyweight champion Jon Jones (13-1 MMA, 7-1 UFC) will attempt to make his first title defense when…

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Chris Palmquist
June 15, 2011 · 1 min read

As expected UFC light-heavyweight champion Jon Jones (13-1 MMA, 7-1 UFC) will attempt to make his first title defense when he meets Quinton “Rampage” Jackson (32-8 MMA, 7-2 UFC) at UFC 135.

MMAjunkie.com first reported the expected booking earlier this month and said Jones simply needed a doctor to clear his injured hand.

With that clearance received, UFC officials today announced that verbal agreements are in place for the September fight.

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