MMASucka · Mar 19, 2020
Today In MMA History: Jon Jones vs. Shogun Rua
NEWARK, NJ - MARCH 19: (L-R) Jon Jones punches Mauricio "Shogun" Rua during their light heavyweight championship bout at UFC 128 at the Prudential Center on March 19, 2011 in Newark, New Jersey. (Photo by Al Bello/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)This is the first edition of Today in MMA History. Since COVID-19 has put a halt to almost all MMA promotions MMASucka has decided to take a look at some fights from the past. Today’s article feature’s a huge moment in UFC history, the first time Jon Jones became a champion. That’s right, we are talking about UFC 128 when Jones defeated Mauricio “Shogun” Rua.
March 19, 2011- Jon Jones vs. Shogun Rua