Next weekend, UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones will make his first title defense against UFC veteran, Quinton “Rampage” Jackson.
Since the announcement of this bout, odds-makers and fans have heavily favoured Jones to retain his title over his opponent, simply neglecting the fact that Jackson was once a former UFC champion. Plus, Jackson’s dismal performances as of late certainly won’t help his chances with critics either.
Jones’ successful rise has ultimately overshadowed the abilities and skills of his opponents, leaving many fans to believe the 24-year-old is the future of mixed martial arts.
But in his upcoming bout against Jackson, he will meet one of the more formidable competitors and arguably his toughest challenge to date.
In this slideshow we’ll take a look at the abilities of both fighters and the components that will make this bout one of the more competitive title bouts of the year.
Here is five Reasons why Jon Jones vs.Quinton Jackson will be competitive.