UFC champion Jon Jones dominates Rampage

UFC light-heavyweight champion Jon Jones defended his title Saturday for the first time against Quinton “Rampage” Jackson at UFC 135 in Denver. Jones outfought Jackson for three rounds before he submitted him at 1:14 of the fourth round. Jackson didn’t make any excuses for the loss. “I’m in the best shape of my life,” he said. “I thought he was all hype, but the kid is good. My hat is off to him. I did my best. This is the best Rampage ever, and he had me memorized.”You could see from the start of the fight that Jackson's game plan was flawed. Between rounds his corner would yell out instructions for him to get within punching range. How can you get within punching range when your opponent has an 11-inch reach advantage? From the start of the fight Jones used his legs, hands and elbows to dominate Jackson. Jones came out in the first round in a low wrestling crouch, hoping to take Jackson down. “I had a little epiphany la...