An outstanding performance from the 23 year old Jon Jones (13-1) as he whipped the Light Heavyweight championship title from the veteran Mauricio Shogun Rua (19-5) last Saturday at the main event of UFC 128 held in New Ark NJ.
Jones defeated Rua via TKO in the 2:37 mark of round 3 after a knee strike that put the Brazilian champ down making referee Herb Dean put the game into an end. Subsequent to the knee strike finish, vicious elbows were thrown by Jones while at full mount on the mid section and on the face of Rua. Jones inflicted multiple elbow strikes right through the face bringing massive damage putting the Brazilian in a quite similar situation as to his fight against Brandon Vera a year ago.
Jones dominated all the rounds but imposed most of the damages in round 2 as he caught Rua with his wicked signature turn around elbow strike while pressuring his opponent against the cage. He scored another take down then shifted his position as he turned his back, in an attempt to pull a leg lock few seconds before round 2 ends, and surprised Rua with a dashing hammer fist to the face. Rua apparently has not reciprocated any of the damages the young american caused him though his great Brazilian Jiu Jitsu kept Jones to get more lucid spots to make extreme damages. But then again it has been Jon Jones all through out the bout.
Jon Jones showed to the world how dangerous he is inside the octagon, his victory over Rua was outwardly clean and effortless. It was pure fighting skills and creativity that made him champion. His career is definitely still ahead of him and he will surely beat more guys up as he continues to develop to a more lethal fighter he is right now.
Rashad Evans was in the octagon at the post fight interview by Joe Rogan to announce his intention to challenge the new crowned champion.
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