Jon Jones vs Rampage Jackson
The Story
Jon Jones makes his first title defense against former PRIDE/UFC champion Rampage Jackson at UFC 135 — a generational handoff at light heavyweight.
The Stakes
- •UFC Light Heavyweight Championship — Jones's first title defense
- •Rampage's chance to reclaim the title and validate the old guard
- •Generational handoff narrative at 205
- •Setup for Jones's next contender (Rashad Evans loomed)