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With Evans injured, Jon Jones will now face ‘Shogun’ for title in March
UFC light heavyweight Jon Jones just went from top prospect to title contender. Following Jones’ win over the previously undefeated…
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UFC light heavyweight Jon Jones just went from top prospect to title contender.
Following Jones’ win over the previously undefeated Ryan Bader at Saturday’s UFC 126 event in Las Vegas, UFC broadcaster Joe Rogan announced that Jones will get the next shot at Mauricio “Shogun” Rua’s 205-pound title.
Jones fills in for his teammate, Rashad Evans, who recently suffered a knee injury in training and was forced to withdraw from the planned UFC 128 matchup.
Jones, who was as surprised as everyone in the Mandalay Bay Events Center crowd, dropped to his knees in elation at the announcement.
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