JONES’ “EYE POKES” PISSING DANA WHITE OFF
Jon “Bones” Jones
Los Angeles, CA– UFC light heavyweight (205 lb.) champion Jon Jones (20-1) made easy work of contender Glover Teixeira (22-3) over 5 rounds to retain his belt. Teixeira was never really all that competitive, but did manage to last the distance. Jones controlled the fight but looked a bit gun shy at times and seemed hesitant to take risks.
JONES STILL “SMARTING” FROM GUSTAFSON CLASH?
The much heralded champion took a lot of damage in his fight with Alexander Gustafsson (16-2), and Glover certainly has power, so the combination of the two may have made Jones more tentative than “Bones” Jones is normally. Still, “Double J” was able to get the job done and remains the longest reigning champion in UFC light heavyweight history. The post fight discussion included Dana White acknowledging the fact that Jones’ pokes (fouls) opponents in the eyes with his long fingers.
RETURNING JOHNSON “RUMBLES” TO WIN
In the co-main event, light heavyweight Anthony “Rumble” Johnson (17-4) made a successful return to the UFC by taking a decision from the over the hill and passive Phil Davis (12-2-0-1). It was Johnson’s first fight in the UFC since January 2012.
EX-STRIKEFORCE KING CONTINUES TO IMPRESS
Middleweight (185) Luke Rockhold (12-2) notched an impressive submission win over veteran gatekeeper Tim Boetsch (17-7) at 2:08 of the opening round. Lightweight (155) Jim Miller (24-4-0-1) also got a first round submission after 3 minutes and 18 seconds versus Yancy Medeiros (9-2-0-1). In the opening bout of the main card, featherweight (145) Max Holloway (9-3) submitted Andre Fili (13-2) at 3:39 of round number 3.
ULTIMATE FIGHTER “PENN VS. EDGAR” DEBUTS TONIGHT
The longest running reality TV show in history, The Ultimate Fighter, season 19 debuts tonight on Spike TV with rival lightweights B.J. Penn and Frankie Edgar coaching on opposite sides.
NEW DRUG TESTS & WOMEN’S DIVISION
In my next report, I will delve into the NEW and advanced drug testing that the UFC and the Nevada Athletic Commission have in place for UFC 173. And there will be a new female UFC weight class at 115 lbs., a division that will deliver some great fights as there are plenty of worthy 115 lb. females who want to be on the big (UFC) stage.
Zak Young
ULTIMATE FIGHTER LATIN AMERICA ANNOUNCED
With Cain Velasquez and Fabrice Werdum set to battle for Cain’s UFC heavyweight title in Mexico late this year, the filming of the the first Ultimate Fighter Latin America will commence May 10.