Jon Jones To Defend UFC Light Heavyweight Title In Main Event Of UFC 145
by Tim Burke on Jan 28, 2012 8:20 PM EST
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PrintJust prior to the start of the tonight's UFC on Fox 2 main card broadcast, the UFC put out a press release stating that UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones will be defending his title in the main event of UFC 145. Here's what the release had to say:
Las Vegas, Nevada -The Ultimate Fighting Championship®, the world's premier mixed martial arts organization, announced today that it will return to Atlanta with a championship card at Philips Arena on Saturday, April 21. UFC light heavyweight champion Jon "Bones" Jones will defend his 205-pound crown in the night's main event.
Jones is serving as an analyst for tonight's card along with UFC legend Randy Couture, and it was announced on the show that Jones would defend his title against Rashad Evans if Evans manages to get through Phil Davis tonight (and doesn't get injured in the process). Davis winning would throw a wrench in that plan, but it isn't a given that Davis would get the UFC 145 slot with a win. Dan Henderson is waiting in the wings and could be inserted into the spot if need be.
Either way, a lot is riding on tonight's UFC on Fox 2 main event.
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Come on, Henderson!
COME ON, HENDERSON!
Nick Denis is me.
Huge mutherfuking fan of Jon Fitch and Jon Jones.
Yay!
I’m excited!
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Evans vs. Jonny Bones at long last.
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lol
I wont believe it til Buffer says IT’S TIME!!!!
I don't believe Jones is ducking
but I agree with you. They better not injure themselves, or claim injury.
by Un Sandpiper on Jan 28, 2012 11:19 PM EST up reply actions
Surprised they put this promo out
He’s no Jesus. And they’ve never treated any other fighter like this promo wise
by Ricardo Arguello on Jan 28, 2012 10:26 PM EST reply actions
Jesus Jones gonna wreck Evans!
Evans has been working on his crucifix for a reason…
Jon Jones
Is going to defend his title against Evans at 145
Henderson in July
(Insert random) LHW in September
(Insert random) LHW in December
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