For UFC 140 on December 10th, the former champion Lyoto Machida takes on the current champion ,Jon Jones, for the UFC light heavyweight belt. Machida is in pursuit for his Championship belt back but it won’t be easy. He will be going up against the talented Jones, the youngest champion fighter in the UFC.
Machida has been called the modern day ‘Ryu’ with a Japanese-Brazilian style of fighting. A lot of people are wondering if he has what it takes to win this match. Many UFC fans thinks that he definitely has a good chance at the belt, but what is certain is that this will be one great match up between two dedicated fighters. In UFC 129, Machida knocked out Randy Couture, which turned him into a contender for the light heavyweight belt once again.
Make sure you tune in to this scheduled match on happening on December 10th, 2011 at the Air Canada Centre in Toronto.
Fighter Info: Machida
Nickname:Â The Dragon
From:Â Salvador Brazil
Fights Out Of:Â Belem Brazil
Age:Â Â Â 33
Height:Â 6′ 1″ ( 185 cm )
Weight:Â 205 lb ( 93 kg )
Fighter Info: Jones
Nickname:Â Â Bones
From:Â Rochester, NY USA
Fights Out Of: Endicott, NY USA
Age:Â Â 24
Height:Â 6′ 4″ ( 193 cm )
Weight:Â 205 lb ( 93 kg )
College:Â Iowa Central
Degree:Â Â Associates Degree
