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
Without a doubt, this was one of the biggest fights in the UFC’s light heavyweight division.