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Machida: Win over Davis makes me no.1 contender

Jon Jones is already scheduled to defend his title against Alexandar Gustafson, but the next contender is a bit more…

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Chris Palmquist
June 27, 2013 · 1 min read
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Jon Jones is already scheduled to defend his title against Alexandar Gustafson, but the next contender is a bit more open. Lyoto Machida will battle Phil Davis at UFC 163 and feels a win should earn him another title shot at Jon Jones:

A win over Davis may (finally) get “The Dragon” a second chance at breaking “Bones,” according to his recent interview with Sherdog.com:

“I think with this next victory that I’ll have, I will be the next contender, for sure. I have some keys on how to win Jon Jones. I was very close [to] the victory against Jones. Maybe if somebody gives me a rematch, I can get that.”

Assuming Jones is still champion.

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