On December 10, 2011 for the next Light Heavyweight bout Lyoto “The Dragon” Machida will be replacing Rashad Evans to fight Jon “Bones” Jones live for the UFC 140 main event.
Jones is only 24 and is currently the Light Heavyweight Champion. He beat Mauricio "Shogun" Rua for the belt on March 19, 2011 by TKO and then defended it on September 24, 2011 by beating Quinton “Rampage” Jackson by submission.
Machida is going to be the second person to take a shot at Jones for the belt, but Jones’ explosive kick boxing skills is a huge obstacle for Machida to become the next champion. Jon Jones is three inches taller and has an incredible 10 inch reach advantage. These attributes would help him prevent Machida from his common fighting tactic where he goes in, punches and gets out of trouble.
Even though Jones has the advantage in reach Machida is known for his abnormal fighting style, using Shotokan Karate in his kick boxing game. Not only is it uncommon to see a MMA fighter using such a style, this also gives him the upper hand. This will be the first time Jones will fight someone using this style.
This is a great match up. No one really knows what both of their weaknesses are at this time, and this fight will reveal it. Machida’s fighting style fits in well in this match. He can give Jones trouble and this might be the first time Jones will fight against someone with similar tactics. But at the end of the day, Jones is extremely elusive and has the arm reach to have Machida struggling to win this match.
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