MMA Nation - UFC 135 Post-Fight News: Fight Night Awards, Gate, Attendance, Injuries And Payoutshttps://cdn.vox-cdn.com/community_logos/33343/mma-icon.png2011-09-27T12:04:26-07:00http://mma.sbnation.com/rss/stream/22117232011-09-27T12:04:26-07:002011-09-27T12:04:26-07:00UFC 135 Medical Suspensions: Jon Jones Out Six Months
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<p>Despite finishing the night without a visible scratch, UFC light heavyweight champion <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/fighter/122514/jon-jones">Jon Jones</a> will be forced to sit out of action for six months for his victory in <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/fight-card/78201/ufc-135-jones-vs-rampage">UFC 135's</a> headlining fight against <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/fighter/122513/quinton-jackson">Quinton "Rampage" Jackson</a>. The Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies' Office of Boxing (DORA) handing down official medical suspensions on Tuesday, and Jones' name is at the top of the list. Details regarding the injury list have not been disclosed. The list was first reported by <a href="http://mmajunkie.com/news/25426/ufc-135-suspensions-champ-jon-jones-out-six-months-unless-cleared-by-doctor.mma" target="_blank">MMA Junkie</a>.</p>
<p>While the six month suspension initially seems harsh, the young champion will be able to circumvent the ruling after 45 days with physician clearance. </p>
<p>His opponent, Jackson, fared somewhat better, receiving a 60-day suspension from competition. No contact in training will be allowed for 45 days. </p>
<p><span>Other fighters receiving reported six month suspensions were <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/fighter/141739/aaron-riley">Aaron Riley</a> and <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/fighter/129579/james-te-huna">James Te Huna</a>. Riley's </span>preliminary bout against <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/fighter/129710/anthony-ferguson">Anthony Ferguson</a><span> ended prematurely after the 30-year-old suffered a broken jaw midway through the first round. Meanwhile, Te Huna's injury is somewhat more mystifying, as the native New Zealander appeared perfectly healthy after smashing through <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/fighter/129244/ricardo-romero">Ricardo Romero</a> in just 47 seconds.</span></p>
<p>The DORA-issued UFC 135 medical suspensions are as follows:</p>
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<p><span>Jon Jones: Suspended 180 days (or 45 days with physican clearance)<br>Quinton Jackson: Suspended 60 days with no contact during training for 45 days<br><a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/fighter/122580/matt-hughes">Matt Hughes</a>: Suspended 45 days no contact for 30 days<br><a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/fighter/122607/mark-hunt">Mark Hunt</a>: Suspended 45 days no contact for 30 days<br><a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/fighter/129557/ben-rothwell">Ben Rothwell</a>: Suspended 60 days with no contact for 45 days<br><a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/fighter/128647/takanori-gomi">Takanori Gomi</a>: Suspended 30 days<br>Aaron Riley: Suspended 180 days (or 90 days with physician clearance)<br><a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/fighter/129580/nick-ring">Nick Ring</a>: Suspended 30 days<br><a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/fighter/131731/eddie-yagin">Eddie Yagin</a>: Suspended 30 days<br><a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/fighter/122601/cole-escovedo">Cole Escovedo</a>: Suspended 45 days no contact for 30 days<br>Ricardo Romero: Suspended 60 days with no contact for 45 days<br>James Te Huna: Suspended 180 days for injuries (or a minimum 30 Days with physician clearance)<br></span></p>
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https://mma.sbnation.com/2011/9/27/2453189/ufc-135-medical-suspensions-jon-jones-injury-aaron-riley-jawShaun Al-Shatti2011-09-26T08:15:27-07:002011-09-26T08:15:27-07:00Video UFC 135 Post-Fight Press Conference: Dana White, Jon Jones, Rampage Jackson, Josh Koscheck
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<p>UFC light heavyweight champion <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/fighter/122514/jon-jones">Jon Jones</a> made his first successful title defense against <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/fighter/122513/quinton-jackson">Quinton "Rampage" Jackson</a> at <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/fight-card/78201/ufc-135-jones-vs-rampage">UFC 135</a> this Saturday in Denver, Colorado. After the event, Jones and Jackson answered questions from the press and Fox Sports captured the discussion.</p>
<p>Jones talked about his strategy in the fight, which saw him batter Jackson with a varied striking attack before moving in for the submission in the fourth round. He utterly outscored Jackson on the feet, out-landing the former champ 66 to 23 in total strikes. </p>
<p>Jackson talked about his inability to follow his game plan, the difficulty of getting inside Jones' enormous 84" reach, and his hope of playing possum and tiring Jones out. Rampage said he trained with several taller fighters but it was different in the actual Octagon. </p>
<p>Jones injured his foot kicking Jackson during the fight so its unclear when he will meet Rashad Evans to once again defend his title. </p>
https://mma.sbnation.com/2011/9/26/2450269/video-ufc-135-post-fight-press-conference-dana-white-jon-jonesNate Wilcox2011-09-24T21:42:10-07:002011-09-24T21:42:10-07:00Video UFC 135 Post-Fight Press Conference, Fight Night Awards, Gate Attendance
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<figcaption>DENVER, CO - SEPTEMBER 24: (R-L) Quinton 'Rampage' Jackson congratulates Jon Jones on his victory during the UFC 135 event at the Pepsi Center on September 24, 2011 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Jed Jacobsohn/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC)</figcaption>
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<p>Post-fight press conference: fight night awards, gate, attendance, Jon Jones, Dana White, Josh Koscheck. </p> <p>At the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/fight-card/78201/ufc-135-jones-vs-rampage">UFC 135</a> post-fight press conference, UFC president Dana White announced that 16,344 people were in attendance at Denver, Colorado's Pepsi Center for a. Gate of $2 million. White awarded Knock Out of the Night to <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/fighter/122582/josh-koscheck">Josh Koscheck</a> for his finish of <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/fighter/122580/matt-hughes">Matt Hughes</a>, Submission of the Night goes to <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/fighter/128663/nate-diaz">Nate Diaz</a> for his arm bar of <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/fighter/128647/takanori-gomi">Takanori Gomi</a>. Fight of the Night went to UFC light heavyweight champ <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/fighter/122514/jon-jones">Jon Jones</a> and <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/fighter/122513/quinton-jackson">Quinton Jackson</a>. All awards come with a cash prize of $75,000.</p>
<p>Complete results from UFC 135:</p>
<p><br>UFC 135 results: Jon Jones defeats Quinton "Rampage" Jackson via submission (rear-naked choke) at 1:14 of round 4.</p>
<p>UFC 135 results: Josh Koscheck defeats Matt Hughes via knockout (strikes) at 4:59 of round 1.</p>
<p>UFC 135 results: <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/fighter/122607/mark-hunt">Mark Hunt</a> defeats <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/fighter/129557/ben-rothwell">Ben Rothwell</a> via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-27, 30-27).</p>
<p>UFC 135 results: <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/fighter/122487/travis-browne">Travis Browne</a> defeats <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/fighter/122610/rob-broughton">Rob Broughton</a> via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27).</p>
<p>UFC 135 results: Nate Diaz defeats Takanori Gomi via submission (armbar) at 4:27 of round 1.</p>
<p>UFC 135 results: Tony Ferguson defeats <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/fighter/141739/aaron-riley">Aaron Riley</a> via TKO (doctor stoppage) at 5:00 of round 1.</p>
<p>UFC 135 results: <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/fighter/122507/tim-boetsch">Tim Boetsch</a> defeats <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/fighter/129580/nick-ring">Nick Ring</a> via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 30-27).</p>
<p>UFC 135 results: <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/fighter/141748/junior-assuncao">Junior Assuncao</a> defeats <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/fighter/131731/eddie-yagin">Eddie Yagin</a> via unanimous decision (30-26, 30-26, 30-27).</p>
<p>UFC 135 results: <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/fighter/129579/james-te-huna">James Te Huna</a> defeats <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/fighter/129244/ricardo-romero">Ricardo Romero</a> by TKO at 0:47 of the 1st round.</p>
<p>UFC 135 results: <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/fighter/122470/takeya-mizugaki">Takeya Mizugaki</a> defeats <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/fighter/122601/cole-escovedo">Cole Escovedo</a> via TKO (strikes) at 4:30 of round 2.</p>
https://mma.sbnation.com/2011/9/24/2447603/video-ufc-135-post-fight-press-conference-fight-night-awards-gateNate Wilcox