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UFC 140: Jones vs. Machida
UFC 140: Jones vs. Machida was a mixed martial arts event held by the Ultimate Fighting Championship on December 10, 2011 at the Air Canada Centre in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. In the main event, Lyoto Machida also suffered his first submission loss at the hands of Jon Jones. In doing so, Jones retained the UFC Light Heavyweight Championship title.
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Plot Summary
UFC 140, held in Toronto, Canada, was headlined by a Light Heavyweight Championship bout between champion Jon Jones and former champion Lyoto Machida. The stacked card also featured a heavyweight clash between Frank Mir and Rodrigo Nogueira, and a middleweight bout between Michael Bisping and Jorge Santiago. This event showcased a mix of high-stakes title fights and exciting matchups across various weight classes, highlighting top talent in the UFC roster.
Critical Reception
UFC 140 was generally well-received by fans and critics, primarily for its exciting main event and several spectacular finishes on the undercard. While the championship fight ended controversially, the overall quality of the fights and the high-energy atmosphere contributed to a positive reception.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its high-energy performances and several highlight-reel finishes.
The main event between Jones and Machida was competitive, though the finish drew some debate.
Considered a solid event with strong matchups throughout the card.
Google audience: Audience reception for UFC 140 is not aggregated on Google with specific rating breakdowns. However, fan discussions and forums generally reflect a positive sentiment towards the event's action-packed fights and significant matchups.
Fun Fact
The main event between Jon Jones and Lyoto Machida ended with Jones submitting Machida via a standing guillotine choke. However, the way the submission occurred, with Machida appearing to tap out while seemingly unconscious, led to some debate among fans and analysts regarding the legitimacy of the tap.
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