UFC 140: Jones vs. Machida

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  • 2011
  • 1 Season
  • 7.2  (31)

On December 10, 2011, the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) held its 140th event at the Air Canada Centre in Toronto, Canada. The main event of the night featured a light heavyweight championship bout between the reigning champion Jon Jones and the challenger, Lyoto Machida.

Bruce Buffer, the iconic UFC ring announcer, introduced the fighters to the sold-out crowd. As the first round began, the fighters circled each other, trying to find an opening to strike. Jones, known for his unorthodox style and long reach, started to use his jab to keep Machida at bay. Machida, a former champion himself, was patient and waited for an opportunity to counterstrike.

Despite his careful approach, Machida was caught by a brutal spinning back elbow from Jones in the second round, which knocked him down. Jones pounced on him and secured a standing guillotine choke, causing Machida to pass out. The referee intervened and stopped the fight, declaring Jones the winner via submission.

The co-main event featured a clash between two talented welterweights, Brian Ebersole and Claude Patrick. Ebersole, an American fighter with a unique fighting style and a chest hair design, was coming off a win over Dennis Hallman, while Patrick, a Canadian, was 4-0 in the UFC.

The two fighters started the first round with a flurry of strikes, with Ebersole landing a spinning back kick that hurt Patrick. Ebersole then took Patrick down and started to control the fight on the ground. In the second round, Ebersole caught Patrick in a choke, but was unable to finish him. He dominated the rest of the round, landing punches and elbows from the top position.

In the third round, Patrick came out aggressively, looking for a knockout. However, Ebersole took him down again and landed heavy shots from the top position until the end of the fight. The judges awarded Ebersole the unanimous decision victory.

Another notable fight on the card was a featherweight bout between Mark Hominick and Chan Sung Jung, commonly known as "The Korean Zombie." Hominick, a Canadian fighter, was coming off a loss to Jose Aldo, while Jung was riding high after a thrilling submission win over Leonard Garcia.

The fight started off with both fighters exchanging strikes, but Hominick quickly gained the upper hand with his superior striking skills. He landed a barrage of punches, kicks, and elbows, opening a cut on Jung's forehead. However, Jung showed his toughness and continued to fight back, landing some strikes of his own.

In the third round, Jung caught Hominick with a perfectly-timed uppercut that sent Hominick to the mat. Jung pounced on him and finished the fight with ground and pound, earning himself the TKO victory.

Overall, UFC 140 was a memorable event that featured some of the top fighters in the sport. Jones cemented his status as one of the greatest light heavyweight champions of all time, while Ebersole showed off his unique style and skills. Hominick and Jung put on a thrilling performance that left the fans on their feet.

UFC 140: Jones vs. Machida is a series that is currently running and has 1 seasons (12 episodes). The series first aired on December 10, 2011.

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Mitch Clarke vs. John Cholish
12. Mitch Clarke vs. John Cholish
December 10, 2011
In this UFC debut for unbeaten Mitch Clarke, he will take the walk into the Octagon against fellow prospect and newcomer John Cholish, who has won his last seven fights.
Rich Attonito vs. Jake Hecht
11. Rich Attonito vs. Jake Hecht
December 10, 2011
Former middleweight Rich Attonito faces UFC newcomer Jake Hecht, a fighter who has been involved in combat sports since he was a teenager. Winner of 10 of his 12 pro bouts, Hecht is amped up for his Octagon debut.
Mark Bocek vs. Nik Lentz
10. Mark Bocek vs. Nik Lentz
December 10, 2011
When he entered the UFC in 2009, Nik Lentz was respected by hardcore fans. Seven fights later, Lentz has yet to taste defeat in the Octagon. But if anyone has the talent and style to give Lentz fits, it's Mark Bocek, a world-class submission artist.
Yves Jabouin vs. Walel Watson
9. Yves Jabouin vs. Walel Watson
December 10, 2011
After a successful run at 145 pounds, Montreal's Yves "Tiger" Jabouin tested the waters at bantamweight in August and was an immediate hit, earning his first UFC victory. Now he's looking to make it two in a row against up and comer Walel Watson.
John Makdessi vs. Dennis Hallman
8. John Makdessi vs. Dennis Hallman
December 10, 2011
15-year MMA veteran Dennis Hallman has proved that there is no substitute for experience in the Octagon. So expect him to dig into his bag of tricks to baffle rising star John Makdessi, an unbeaten former kickboxer with one strike knockout power.
Jared Hamman vs. Constantinos Philipou
7. Jared Hamman vs. Constantinos Philipou
December 10, 2011
Jared Hamman has established himself as a bona fide action hero with Fight of the Night battles. But Costa Philippou is no stranger to explosive finishes, scoring knockouts in half of his pro victories.
Krzysztof Soszynski vs. Igor Pokrajac
6. Krzysztof Soszynski vs. Igor Pokrajac
December 10, 2011
Igor Pokrajac has emerged as a legitimate threat, and TUF season 8 contestant Krzysztof Soszynski has come a long way in the last few years. So when the Croatian banger and "Polish Experiment" are in the Octagon, fans are guaranteed to see a fight.
Mark Hominick vs. Chan Sung Jung
5. Mark Hominick vs. Chan Sung Jung
December 10, 2011
Whether battling it out on the feet or the mat, Mark Hominick and Chan Sung Jung are always looking to end fights as soon as possible. This fight will be no exception for these featherweight action heroes.
Claude Patrick vs. Brian Ebersole
4. Claude Patrick vs. Brian Ebersole
December 10, 2011
It's hard to call a veteran of over 60 pro fights one of UFC's top rookies of 2011, but that's just what Brian Ebersole is thanks to his recent wins. Now Claude Patrick will get a chance to use his impressive style to solve the riddle of Ebersole.
Tito Ortiz vs. Rogerio Nogueira
3. Tito Ortiz vs. Rogerio Nogueira
December 10, 2011
Veteran light heavyweight stars Tito Ortiz and gifted boxer and ground fighter Rogerio Nogueira finally step into the Octagon with each other tonight, and the stakes for both couldn't be higher in their quest for light heavyweight gold.
Frank Mir vs. Minotauro Nogueira
2. Frank Mir vs. Minotauro Nogueira
December 10, 2011
It's the rematch fight fans have demanded, as Frank Mir faces Minotauro Nogueira in a clash of heavyweight greats.
Jon Jones vs. Lyoto Machida
1. Jon Jones vs. Lyoto Machida
December 10, 2011
Their dynamic styles have baffled opponents and allowed them to sail to the top of the light heavyweight division, and now UFC champion Jon Jones will look to defeat another former title holder, Lyoto Machida.
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UFC 140: Jones vs. Machida is available for streaming on the Zuffa LLC website, both individual episodes and full seasons. You can also watch UFC 140: Jones vs. Machida on demand at Apple TV.
  • Premiere Date
    December 10, 2011
  • IMDB Rating
    7.2  (31)