UFC 128 preview: Can challenger Jones match the hype against champ Rua?

Are today’s MMA observers more on point than ever before, or are a lot of people going to eat crow on Sunday?

Jon Jones, the challenger, is still a moderate betting favorite over the champion, Mauricio “Shogun” Rua, as the moments tick toward UFC 128…

Are today’s MMA observers more on point than ever before, or are a lot of people going to eat crow on Sunday?

Jon Jones, the challenger, is still a moderate betting favorite over the champion, Mauricio “Shogun” Rua, as the moments tick toward UFC 128, which takes place Saturday at the Prudential Center in Newark, N.J., and airs live on pay-per-view.

As MMAjunkie.com’s Steven Marrocco ponders in our official event preview, can Jones’ promise match Rua’s proven ability?