UFC‘s youngest titleholder Jon “Bones” Jones has to prove in order to establish his place as the best fighter of all-time, although he has conquered everything thrown his way. The good news for Jones is that his fan and experts feel that he will achieve the same easily. On April 21, he has an upcoming fight against Rashad Evans and he will be on a proving ground, as Evans is said to be one of the most formidable opponents he will meet in the ring. Evans was Jones’ ex-training partner too.

This rivalry between Jon Jones/Rashad Evans has been building since eternity. The contest was shelved several times because of injuries to both fighters causing animosity to grow to a level rarely touched in sports. Interest in the fight is peaking with the prospect of conclusive gratification on the horizon along with the conflict between the two combatants.

The contest of these two polarizing figures has a certain intrigue. Whether it has been to throw their support in with one fighter or the other, or simply to sate the appetite for a good old-fashion grudge match, the matchup has demanded the attention of fans.

Evans quickly worked to dispel that notion after leaving, although Jones and Evans often spoke of being friends before the split. The rhetoric is expected to heat up in the final month before the two finally step inside the cage and the rivalry has only intensified as the fight has been put off several times for various reasons.

Jones needs to remain adaptable, adroit and true to his goal to achieve the highest eminence as a fighter. His introduction to the UFC community and its lasting impression means his record will not immediately affect his presence in the ring.

Jones’ latest victory evinced something more when he defeated Lyoto Machida at UFC 140. Machida understood that a fighter would take the advantage, if he could get inside Jones’ reach and pursue him during a retreat. Machida’s method worked and Machida’s method worked in the first round. It was probably the most powerful he had taken in his last few fights.

The UFC 145: JONES VS EVANS bout will broadcast on BALLS Channel via satellite on April 22 (Sunday) starting at 10:30 am.

In one of the most anticipated battles of 2011 the UFC crosses the northern border for the UFC Light Heavyweight Championship as Lyoto Machida takes on Jon Jones in Toronto, Canada for UFC 140.

One of the best strikers in the UFC Jones is also dangerous when the fight gets to the ground. Quick on his feet with the front kick Machida is also dangerous on the ground as we have already seen. The fight makes for the match of styles of the year in the UFC and is too close to pick.

The once reputed Huntington Beach Bad Boy, Tito Ortiz, is quickly becoming a fan favourite again. Antonio Rogerio Nogueira will fight Ortiz on the undercard of Machida vs. Jones and should prove to be bout that won’t disappoint.

Not smart enough to stop coming after a fighter once he is hurt Nogueira knows only one speed. Healthy for the first time in five years Ortiz is like a new man in the ring. The fans will get their money’s worth on this one in spite of the fact that this fight will not go the distance.

In the heavyweight battle “Big Nog” Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira takes on Frank Mir which could be last fight for the loser. Looking bad in recent fights both Mir and Nogueira will be kicked to the curb by Dan White if one of them puts in a poor performance. Both fighters are under a lot of pressure in this one.

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Jon Jones’ odds have dropped, but he is still the favorite at UFC 128 in his Light Heavyweight title fight against the champion Mauricio “Shogun” Rua on Saturday.

Jon Jones opened at -215, but he is now down to -185 in UFC 128 odds while Rua is paying +155.

Jon Jones (12-1-0) has taken the UFC by storm going undefeated while knocking off his opponents in both convincing and spectacular fashion. Jones has a freakishly long reach and he uses it to his advantage whether it is dominating stand up, or getting opponents to the ground where his excellent wrestling skills come in to play.

If there is any weakness in Jones’ game it’s that he hasn’t had his chin tested yet and testing chins is something Shogun Rua is pretty good at. The Pride veteran has showcased his power on a number of occasions.

Jones has also never faced a fighter as experienced as Mauricio Rua and Rua has shown that he can execute game-plans against unconventional fighters before. While Jones may be able to use his reach advantage to control stand up, Shogun can take a punch and he is technically the better striker so you have to think that at some point he will hit Jones harder than he’s ever been hit before.

We may not see it very often, but Shogun is also an excellent BJJ fighter. Jones might be able to get this fight to the ground, but he could be in for a big surprise when it happens.

I like Jones as a fighter, but I don’t think it is his time yet. Take the veteran Rua with the better pay day.