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ASSOCIATED PRESS Jon Jones walks away from a prone Lyoto Machida, background, during their championship bout during UFC 140 in Toronto on Saturday, Dec. 10, 2011. By Case Keefer (contact) Sunday, Dec. 11, 2011 | 12:30 a.m. http://www.lasvegassun.com/videos/2011/dec/10/6093/ KSNV coverage of UFC 140 in Toronto, Dec. 10, 2011. TORONTO — The only thing left for debate after Jon Jones’ second-round submission victory Saturday against Lyoto Machida was which of the 24-year old champion’s three title fights was most impressive this year. Was it his adversity-stricken comeback against Machida at Air Canada Centre, his calculated picking-apart of Rampage Jackson in Denver, or his wrecking-ball demolition of Shogun Rua in Newark, N.J.? In the post-fight press conference after his victory, Jones appeared to cast his ballot for the Machida bout. “I got the feeling I’ll never be the same after this fight,” Jones said. “I got the feeling that I’m going to grow after this fight.” Light heavyweight...

Greg Jackson tried to teach Jon Jones a lesson at UFC 140 following his win over Lyoto Machida. He told Jones to tend to the fallen Machida and "go get some fans." Clearly, Jackson misspoke and the intended lesson was lost on most. "You get to this post adrenaline dump after the fight. Jon did that too," Jackson said of Jones' decision to stoically walk away from the sleeping Machida. "As a coach, I wanted to bring him out of that and make sure that he followed ring decorum. I think it's really important to be a role model for the fans." Jones' ultimate image is still unknown. A very good guy away from the cage, Jones heard more than a few boos in Toronto. Jackson told ESPN1100/98.9 FM that he doesn't know why Jones was getting it from the boo birds. "It's for the fans' entertainment. If they want to boo him ... it's like WWE. Then they're going to love him again ... then they're going to hate him again. As long as...

Just before the holiday weekend, UFC contender and first class heel Chael Sonnen returned to "Off the Record," the Canadian television show that saw Sonnen storm off the set during his last appearance. Though this appearance wasn't as eventful, Sonnen still delivered another classic interview. It's worth watching the entire 12-minute clip, but if you're crunched for time, watch the beginning two minutes to see Sonnen and host Michael Landsberg discuss Sonnen's last appearance, then skip to the nine-minute mark to hear Sonnen call out UFC light heavyweight champ Jon Jones. Jones responded via Twitter, "Someone tell Chael he knows where I'll be waiting." Landsberg also calls out Sonnen's act as the interview draws to a close, which appears to flummox the self-described champ. Would you like to see Sonnen take on Jones? Tell us in the comments or on Facebook. Related: Chael Sonnen, Jon Jones View the original article here

Jon Jones still has much to accomplish at light heavyweight, but as 2012 moves along there could be more and more talk of the 6-foot-4, 24-year-old seeking fights outside the division. It's very unlikely to happen in 2012, but what if Jones moved to heavyweight? Adam Hill penned a thought provoking piece for ESPN.com (premium access required). Hill spoke with Las Vegas and off-shore oddsmakers to ask what the odds would be if Jones locked horns with any of the top five heavyweights in the world. The guys who set the numbers were split on their opinion of a Jones move up. Rob Akers, who used to set the numbers for the Venetian Sports Book, agreed with off-shore bookmaker Bovado (formerly Bodogsports.net) and said Jones would be a sizable dog against the top big boys in the world (featured odds in the graphic). Bovada's expert Kevin Bradley makes UFC heavyweight champ the biggest favorite against Jones. "Junior dos Santos' striking power makes him a significant favorite...