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The Nine Greatest Jon Jones Moments

The return of Jon Jones is nearly upon us. As the pound-for-pound best mixed martial artist in the game today, Jones possesses an uncanny ability to make fans wants to witness his excellence. Except for past run ins with the law and personal decisions that many of us would deem irresponsible acts of immaturity, the

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The return of Jon Jones is nearly upon us.

As the pound-for-pound best mixed martial artist in the game today, Jones possesses an uncanny ability to make fans wants to witness his excellence. Except for past run ins with the law and personal decisions that many of us would deem irresponsible acts of immaturity, the former light heavyweight king has forged undeniable greatness over the past five years.

On the heels of his Octagon comeback this weekend against a dangerously underrated and super athletic Ovince Saint Preux at UFC 197, we take a look back at the times that have made Jones the legendary mixed martial arts (MMA) character that he is today.

Here are the nine most memorable, remarkable, illustrious moments in the career of the 28-year-old phenom from Rochester, New York.

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Top 10 Brawls In UFC History

Many mixed martial arts (MMA) fans tune in to witness absolute carnage. It’s part of the human makeup to want to view such destruction, so it’s hard to blame them. With undoubtedly the richest talent pool in the sport of MMA, the UFC has seen countless elite fighters wage war inside of the Octagon. Blood

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Many mixed martial arts (MMA) fans tune in to witness absolute carnage. It’s part of the human makeup to want to view such destruction, so it’s hard to blame them.

With undoubtedly the richest talent pool in the sport of MMA, the UFC has seen countless elite fighters wage war inside of the Octagon. Blood has been shed, foreheads have been cut, hands have been raised and heads have clattered off the cold canvas (shout out to Conor McGregor for the lingo).

These cage collisions offer a little bit of everything, but they all encompass the heart and determination that is needed to succeed in MMA. Whether it be a champion defending his belt, a prospect in search of recognition, or a veteran seeking redemption, throwing caution to the wind and digging deep is always part of the equation.

In order to pay tribute to these unforgettable back-and-forth exchanges, we dive deep into the top 10 best brawls in UFC history. Enjoy.

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10 Most Controversial Fights In UFC History

Mixed martial arts fights don’t always pan out the way they’re supposed to. Whether for poor game planning, bad refereeing or atrocious judging, plenty of high-profile bouts have escaped normality. In nature they are good, but controversial at the core. From unknowing submission taps to unrewarded beatdowns, the UFC’s Octagon has seen many of these

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Mixed martial arts fights don’t always pan out the way they’re supposed to.

Whether for poor game planning, bad refereeing or atrocious judging, plenty of high-profile bouts have escaped normality. In nature they are good, but controversial at the core.

From unknowing submission taps to unrewarded beatdowns, the UFC’s Octagon has seen many of these disputable occurrences first hand. So much so that we’ve decided to create a list for these promotional hiccups.

Personal opinions will be had, but here are the top 10 most controversial bouts in UFC history.

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Shogun Rua vs. Corey Anderson Scheduled For UFC 198 In Brazil

Fan favorite MMA legend ‘Shogun’ Rua may have withdrawn from his anticipated light heavyweight showdown with Rashad Evans at April 16’s UFC on FOX 19 due to a lingering knee injury from wars past, but it appears that the former UFC and Pride champ will return to the Octagon sooner than expected. This evening a

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Fan favorite MMA legend ‘Shogun’ Rua may have withdrawn from his anticipated light heavyweight showdown with Rashad Evans at April 16’s UFC on FOX 19 due to a lingering knee injury from wars past, but it appears that the former UFC and Pride champ will return to the Octagon sooner than expected.

This evening a report surfaced from MMA Fighting stating that Rua would take on rising 26-year-old prospect Corey Anderson at May 14’s UFC 198 from his hometown of Curitiba, Brazil. The bout has since been confirmed, and will join an already stacked main card featuring the awaited heavyweight title bout between Fabricio Werdum and Stipe Miocic.

‘Shogun’ is understandably regarded as one of the finest 205-pound fighters in MMA history, but has fallen on mixed results lately following endless slugfests against the elite fighters in the world. Rua most recently got back into the win column with a decision victory over Antonio Rogerio Nogueira in UFC 190’s “Fight of the Night” last August, but before that win he had dropped four out of five contests with three stoppage losses.

Rua returns to his hometown, where he won his two first MMA contests several years ago.

He’s still ranked in the Top 10 of the extremely shallow UFC light heavyweight division, however, and he’ll look to regain momentum against a very tough challenge in one of the division’s few young prospects in Anderson. ‘Beastin’ 25/8′ has won three straight fights after getting knocked out by Gian Villante in April 2015, most recently outlasting veteran Tom Lawlor by unanimous decision at UFC 196 after doing the same to Fabio Maldonado and Jan Blachowicz.

The TUF 19 light heavyweight winner will seek what would rank as by far his highest profile win over ‘Shogun.’

In other action, at UFC 198, top Brazilian fighters Ronaldo Souza and Vitor Belfort will face off in the co-main event, top-ranked Brazilian welterweight Demian Maia will face the gritty Matt Brown, and Antonio Rogerio Nogueira will meet Patrick Cummins.

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Top 10 Light Heavyweight Bouts In UFC History

The UFC’s light heavyweight division is arguably the most prestigious outfit in the history of mixed martial arts. All-time legends Jon Jones, Chuck Liddell, Randy Couture, Tito Ortiz, Dan Henderson, Quinton “Rampage” Jackson, Wanderlei Silva and Vitor Belfort have all paved their way in the 205-pound class, which lends to the division’s growing aura. But

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The UFC’s light heavyweight division is arguably the most prestigious outfit in the history of mixed martial arts.

All-time legends Jon Jones, Chuck Liddell, Randy Couture, Tito Ortiz, Dan Henderson, Quinton “Rampage” Jackson, Wanderlei Silva and Vitor Belfort have all paved their way in the 205-pound class, which lends to the division’s growing aura.

But like any weight class from strawweight to heavyweight, the light heavyweight faction has produced Octagon wonders that rise above the rest. Whether unexpected upset or come-from-behind championship wins, some of the best action ever has happened within these borders.

With much respect to the countless title scraps and the well-fought affairs not able to make the cut, here are the top 10 best light heavyweight bouts in UFC history.

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“Shogun” Rua Out, Glover Teixeira To Fight Rashad Evans At UFC On FOX 19

UFC officials announced on Wednesday that former UFC light heavyweight champion Mauricio “Shogun” Rua has been forced to pull out of his scheduled bout with Rashad Evans at UFC on FOX 19. Former title contender Glover Teixeira has agreed to step in for Rua and fight Evans at the event. Teixeira (24-4) is currently on

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UFC officials announced on Wednesday that former UFC light heavyweight champion Mauricio “Shogun” Rua has been forced to pull out of his scheduled bout with Rashad Evans at UFC on FOX 19.

Former title contender Glover Teixeira has agreed to step in for Rua and fight Evans at the event.

Teixeira (24-4) is currently on a two-fight winning streak. In his last six bouts, he’s 4-2. He beat James Te Huna at UFC 160 by first-round guillotine choke and Ryan Bader at UFC Fight Night 28 by first-round knockout. He lost to Jon Jones at UFC 172 by unanimous decision and then to Phil Davis at UFC 179 the same way. He submitted Ovince St. Preux in the third round via rear naked choke at UFC Fight Night 73. He knocked out Patrick Cummins in the second round at UFC Fight Night 77.

Teixeira vs. Evans will serve as the co-main event of this event.

UFC on FOX 19 takes place on April 16th from the Amalie Arena in Tampa, FL. The main card will air on FOX while the prelims will air on FOX Sports 1 and UFC Fight Pass. The main event will be Khabib Nurmagomedov (22-0) vs. Tony Ferguson (20-3).

Here is the updated card:

Khabib Nurmagomedov (22-0) vs. Tony Ferguson (20-3)

Rashad Evans (19-4, 1NC) vs. Glover Teixeira (24-4)

Beneil Dariush (12-1) vs. Michael Chiesa (13-2)

Lyoto Machida (22-7) vs. Dan Henderson (31-14)

Cub Swanson (21-7) vs. Hacran Dias (23-3-1)

Bethe Correia (9-1) vs. Raquel Pennington (6-5)

Court McGee (17-4) vs. Santiago Ponzinibbio (21-3)

Cezar Ferreira (8-5) vs. Caio Magalhaes (9-2)

Drew Dober (16-7, 1NC) vs. Islam Makhachev (12-1)

John Dodson (17-7) vs. Manny Gamburyan (15-8, 1NC)

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