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UFC 159

Jones vs Sonnen
Sat, Apr 27 / 2:30 PM EDT
Prudential Center, Newark United States
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Fight Card

  • Win
    Jon Jones
    Light Heavyweight Title Bout
    Jon Jones
    vs
    Chael Sonnen
    Round
    1
    Time
    00:04:33
    Method
    KO/TKO
    Loss
    Chael Sonnen
    - odds -
    Round
    1
    Time
    00:04:33
    Method
    KO/TKO
  • Win
    Michael Bisping
    Middleweight Bout
    Michael Bisping
    vs
    Alan Belcher
    Round
    3
    Time
    00:04:31
    Method
    Decision - Unanimous
    Loss
    Alan Belcher
    - odds -
    Round
    3
    Time
    00:04:31
    Method
    Decision - Unanimous
  • Win
    Roy Nelson
    Heavyweight Bout
    Roy Nelson
    vs
    Cheick Kongo
    Round
    1
    Time
    00:02:03
    Method
    KO/TKO
    Loss
    Cheick Kongo
    - odds -
    Round
    1
    Time
    00:02:03
    Method
    KO/TKO
  • Win
    Phil Davis
    Light Heavyweight Bout
    Phil Davis
    vs
    Vinny Magalhaes
    Round
    3
    Time
    00:05:00
    Method
    Decision - Unanimous
    Loss
    Vinny Magalhaes
    - odds -
    Round
    3
    Time
    00:05:00
    Method
    Decision - Unanimous
  • No Contest
    Jim Miller
    Lightweight Bout
    Jim Miller
    vs
    Pat Healy
    Round
    3
    Time
    00:04:02
    Method
    Overturned
    No Contest
    Pat Healy
    - odds -
    Round
    3
    Time
    00:04:02
    Method
    Overturned
  • Win
    Rustam Khabilov
    Lightweight Bout
    Rustam Khabilov
    vs
    Yancy Medeiros
    Round
    1
    Time
    00:02:32
    Method
    TKO - Doctor's Stoppage
    Loss
    Yancy Medeiros
    - odds -
    Round
    1
    Time
    00:02:32
    Method
    TKO - Doctor's Stoppage
  • Loss
    Gian Villante
    Light Heavyweight Bout
    Gian Villante
    vs
    Ovince Saint Preux
    Round
    3
    Time
    00:00:33
    Method
    Decision - Majority
    Win
    Ovince Saint Preux
    - odds -
    Round
    3
    Time
    00:00:33
    Method
    Decision - Majority
  • Win
    Sara McMann
    Women's Bantamweight Bout
    Sara McMann
    vs
    Sheila Gaff
    Round
    1
    Time
    00:04:06
    Method
    KO/TKO
    Loss
    Sheila Gaff
    - odds -
    Round
    1
    Time
    00:04:06
    Method
    KO/TKO
  • Win
    Bryan Caraway
    Bantamweight Bout
    Bryan Caraway
    vs
    Johnny Bedford
    Round
    3
    Time
    00:04:44
    Method
    Submission
    Loss
    Johnny Bedford
    - odds -
    Round
    3
    Time
    00:04:44
    Method
    Submission
  • Loss
    Leonard Garcia
    Featherweight Bout
    Leonard Garcia
    vs
    Cody McKenzie
    Round
    3
    Time
    00:05:00
    Method
    Decision - Unanimous
    Win
    Cody McKenzie
    - odds -
    Round
    3
    Time
    00:05:00
    Method
    Decision - Unanimous
  • Win
    Steven Siler
    Featherweight Bout
    Steven Siler
    vs
    Kurt Holobaugh
    Round
    3
    Time
    00:05:00
    Method
    Decision - Unanimous
    Loss
    Kurt Holobaugh
    - odds -
    Round
    3
    Time
    00:05:00
    Method
    Decision - Unanimous
Here's what went down
NEWARK, NJ - APRIL 27: Cheick Kongo (R) of France sits against the cage as Roy Nelson (L) approaches in their heavyweight bout during the UFC 159 event at the Prudential Center on April 27, 2013 in Newark, New Jersey. (Photo by Al Bello/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa
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Video 01:29
6 years 6 months ago

KO of the Week: Roy Nelson vs. Cheick Kongo

No. 8 heavyweight Roy "Big Country" Nelson does what he does best against Cheick Kongo, earning himself a knockout victory in the first round. Nelson battles hard-hitting Alistair Overeem on the main card at UFC 185 in Dallas, Texas.
NEWARK, NJ - APRIL 27: (L-R) Cheick Kongo of France and Roy Nelson shakes hands after Nelson won by knockout in their heavyweight bout during the UFC 159 event at the Prudential Center on April 27, 2013 in Newark, New Jersey. (Photo by Al Bello/Zuffa LLC
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Video 11:18
8 years 4 months ago

Roy Nelson vs. Cheick Kongo UFC 159

A veteran of nearly seven years in the UFC, Cheick Kongo has stood the test of time; the French fighting pioneer now faces Roy Nelson, a jiu-jitsu black belt who has transformed into the most feared KO artist in the division.
NEW YORK, NY - APRIL 25: (L-R) Opponents UFC Light Heavyweight Champion Jon "Bones" Jones and Chael Sonnen face off during UFC 159 media day at The Theater at Madison Square Garden on April 25, 2013 in New York City. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuf
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Video 22:27
8 years 4 months ago

UFC 159: Main Event Feature

After endless taunts, jabs, and antics, Jon Jones and Chael Sonnen will finally meet inside the Octagon at UFC 159. Take a look back at the history of their war of words.
LAS VEGAS, NV - DECEMBER 29: (R-L) Alan Belcher kicks Yushin Okami during their middleweight fight at UFC 155 on December 29, 2012 at MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Capti
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Video 11:18
8 years 4 months ago

UFC 159: Bisping vs. Belcher Preview

Take a look inside the war of words between middleweight contenders Michael Bisping and Alan Belcher as they prepare to settle their feud at UFC 159.
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Video 11:18
8 years 4 months ago

UFC 159: UFC Tonight Predictions

UFC Tonight's Kenny Florian and special guest Daniel Cormier give their predictions for UFC 159: Jones vs Sonnen. With exciting fights Alan Belcher vs Michael Bisping as well as Cheick Kongo vs Roy Nelson, there's a lot to cover.
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Video 11:18
8 years 4 months ago

UFC 159: Dana White Video Blog

UFC President Dana White previews UFC 159, and takes you behind the scenes of the UFC 158 in Montreal.
LAS VEGAS, NV - DECEMBER 29: (L-R) Jim Miller punches Joe Lauzon during their lightweight fight at UFC 155 on December 29, 2012 at MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Donald Miralle/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Capti
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Video 52:39
8 years 5 months ago

UFC 159: Jim Miller Pre-Fight Interview

Jim Miller knows he has a tough test against Pat Healy at UFC 159, but he's not about to let Healy - or anyone - make a name off of him.
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Video 11:18
8 years 5 months ago

UFC 159: Anik Interviews the Headliners

Jon Jones and Chael Sonnen spoke with Jon Anik during the TUF 17 Finale. While Sonnen was more than willing to talk about their upcoming fight at UFC 159, "Bones" wasn't quite as eager as his opponent.
ATLANTA, GA - APRIL 21: Jon Jones is introduced for his light heavyweight title bout against Rashad Evans for UFC 145 at Philips Arena on April 21, 2012 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Al Bello/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
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Video 52:39
8 years 5 months ago

UFC 159 on PPV: Extended Preview

After trading words for months,UFC light heavyweight Jon Jones and perennial contender Chael Sonnen finally get to trade blows at UFC 159. Plus, Michael Bisping and Alan Belcher meet in a matchup of brash middlewieght strikers.
Jon Jones stands inside during his light heavyweight championship bout against Vitor Belfort at UFC 152 inside Air Canada Centre on September 22, 2012 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. (Photo by Al Bello/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
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Video 22:27
8 years 5 months ago

UFC 159: Jon Jones Pre-Fight Interview

Light heavyweight champion Jon Jones believes Chael Sonnen is his weakest opponent to date. At UFC 159, he plans to defeat Sonnen in devastating fashion.
Michael Bisping vs Jason "Mayhem" Miller
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Video 52:39
8 years 5 months ago

UFC 159: Michael Bisping Pre-Fight Interview

Middleweight contender Michael Bisping is hungry to return to his winning ways, silence his doubters, and work his way back to a title shot. His first step: knocking out Alan Belcher at UFC 159.
Silva vs. Sonnen
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Video 22:27
8 years 5 months ago

UFC 159: Chael Sonnen Pre-Fight Interview

UFC 159 headliner Chael Sonnen on why he deserves the title shot, how he plans to win, and why he's not apologizing for a thing on the way.
LAS VEGAS, NV - DECEMBER 29: (R-L) Alan Belcher punches Yushin Okami during their middleweight fight at UFC 155 on December 29, 2012 at MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Cap
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Video 11:18
8 years 5 months ago

UFC 159: Alan Belcher Pre-Fight Interview

UFC 159 middleweight Alan Belcher says his technique and power will put Michael Bisping away in the first round.
TORONTO, CANADA - SEPTEMBER 22: Jon ''Bones'' Jones reacts after defeating Vitor Belfort during their light heavyweight championship bout at UFC 152 inside Air Canada Centre on September 22, 2012 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LL
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Video 52:39
8 years 6 months ago

UFC 159 on Pay-Per-View: Jones vs. Sonnen Preview

UFC light heavyweight Jon Jones defends his title against trash-talking king Chael Sonnen at UFC 159 in Newark, New Jersey.

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Prelims
Bryan Caraway
vs
Johnny Bedford
Win
Win
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Round 3
Time 00:04:44
Method Submission
Sara McMann
vs
Sheila Gaff
Win
Win
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Round 1
Time 00:04:06
Method KO/TKO
Gian Villante
vs
Ovince Saint Preux
Loss
Loss
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Round 3
Time 00:00:33
Method Decision - Majority
Rustam Khabilov
vs
Yancy Medeiros
Win
Win
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Round 1
Time 00:02:32
Method TKO - Doctor's Stoppage
Main
Card
Jim Miller
vs
Pat Healy
No Contest
No Contest
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Round 3
Time 00:04:02
Method Overturned
Phil Davis
vs
Vinny Magalhaes
Win
Win
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Round 3
Time 00:05:00
Method Decision - Unanimous
Roy Nelson
vs
Cheick Kongo
Win
Win
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Round 1
Time 00:02:03
Method KO/TKO
Michael Bisping
vs
Alan Belcher
Win
Win
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Round 3
Time 00:04:31
Method Decision - Unanimous
Jon Jones
vs
Chael Sonnen
Win
Win
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Round 1
Time 00:04:33
Method KO/TKO