UFC 151: Jones vs. Henderson

[keithlewis]

Jon Jones defends his 205-pound crown against Dan Henderson this September...


After taking down Mauricio "Shogun" Rua, Quinton "Rampage" Jackson, Lyoto Machida, and Rashad Evans in succession, UFC light heavyweight boss Jon "Bones" Jones will look to add another high-profile notch to his belt when he defends his title against former two-division PRIDE champion Dan Henderson in the main event of UFC 151 on September 1st.

UFC President Dana White announced the news Wednesday evening.

“Verbal agreements are in for one of the biggest fights of the year, as Dan Henderson, one of the most accomplished fighters in MMA history, will attempt to dethrone reigning UFC world light heavyweight champion Jon ‘Bones’ Jones at UFC 151 in Las Vegas,” said White.


http://www.ufc.com/news/Jones-vs-Hendo-UFC-151

[ArmyofDarkness]

If Hendo doesn't beat Jones I don't know who will besides Anderson Silva.

[keithlewis]

The September 1 Las Vegas fight card is starting to come together, with three new bouts verbally agreed upon for the Bones vs. Hendo card. Danny "Last Call" Castillo and TUF 12 finalist Michael Johnson will meet in a lightweight matchup of powerhouse wrestlers with knockout skills.

Two featherweight sluggers will face off at UFC 151 as Dennis Siver and Eddie Yagin, both coming off hard-fought victories, look to keep moving into title contention. At bantamweight, Japanese striker Takeya Mizugaki will meet submission specialist Jeff Hougland.



UFC 151: Jones vs. Henderson
September 1, 2012
Mandalay Bay Events Center
Las Vegas, Nevada



Jon Jones (16-1) vs. Dan Henderson (29-8)
Dennis Siver (20-8) vs. Eddie Yagin (16-5-1)
Takeya Mizugaki (15-7) vs. Jeff Hougland (10-5)
Danny Castillo (14-4) vs. Michael Johnson (11-6)

[keithlewis]

Two top-ten ranked welterweights have verbally agreed to meet in the co-main event of UFC 151 as powerhouse wrestlers Jake "The Juggernaut" Ellenberger and Josh Koscheck will battle it out September 1st.


UFC 151: Jones vs. Henderson
September 1, 2012
Mandalay Bay Events Center
Las Vegas, Nevada


-Jon Jones (16-1) vs. Dan Henderson (29-8) - UFC Light Heavyweight Championship Bout
-Jake Ellenberger (27-6) vs. Josh Koscheck (17-6)
-Dennis Siver (20-8) vs. Eddie Yagin (16-5-1)
-Takeya Mizugaki (15-7) vs. Jeff Hougland (10-5)
-Danny Castillo (14-4) vs. Michael Johnson (11-6)
-Dennis Hallman (51-14-2) vs. Thiago Tavares (17-4-1)

[keithlewis]

Verbal agreements are in for welterweight wunder-wrestler Charlie "The Spaniard" Brenneman to welcome Aussie Kyle Noke to the weight division later this summer at UFC 151 in Las Vegas. Also at that event, lightweight fighter Abel Trujillo will be riding a four-fight win streak as he enters the UFC to face Tim "The Dirty Bird" Means. Means most recently wowed fans with a 66-second knockout of Justin Salas at UFC on FX 3.


UFC 151: Jones vs. Henderson
September 1, 2012
Mandalay Bay Events Center
Las Vegas, Nevada


-Jon Jones (16-1) vs. Dan Henderson (29-8)
-Jake Ellenberger (27-6) vs. Josh Koscheck (17-6)
-Dennis Siver (20-8) vs. Eddie Yagin (16-5-1)
-Takeya Mizugaki (15-7) vs. Jeff Hougland (10-5)
-Danny Castillo (14-4) vs. Michael Johnson (11-6)
-Dennis Hallman (51-14-2) vs. Thiago Tavares (17-4-1)
-John Lineker (19-6) vs. Yasuhiro Urushitani (19-5-6)
-Daron Cruickshank (11-2) vs. Henry Martinez (9-2)
-Kyle Noke (19-6-1) vs. Charlie Brenneman (15-4)

[keithlewis]

Due to an injury, Josh Koscheck has been forced to withdraw from his UFC 151 co-main bout against Jake Ellenberger. The news broke on the August 7 episode of FUEL TV's "UFC Tonight;" a replacement opponent for Ellenberger will be announced soon.

[keithlewis]

With Josh Koscheck injured, welterweight Jake Ellenberger will now meet UFC veteran Jay "The Thoroughbred" Hieron at UFC 151. A top-notch wrestler with good striking, Hieron has won 11 of his last 12 bouts and looks to make his return to the Octagon a success.


UFC 151: Jones vs. Henderson
September 01, 2012
Mandalay Bay Events Center
Las Vegas, Nevada


Main Card (PPV):

Jon Jones vs. Dan Henderson (for light-heavyweight title)
Jake Ellenberger vs. Jay Hieron
Dennis Hallman vs. Thiago Tavares
Dennis Siver vs. Eddie Yagin
Danny Castillo vs. Michael Johnson


Preliminary Card (FX):

Charlie Brenneman vs. Kyle Noke
Jeff Hougland vs. Takeya Mizugaki
Tim Means vs. Abel Trujillo
Daron Cruickshank vs. Henry Martinez


Preliminary Card (UFC Facebook):

John Lineker vs. Yasuhiro Urushitani
Shane Roller vs. Jacob Volkmann