UFC 128 Fight Card: Jon Jones Gets Spike TV Special
The hype train for UFC light heavyweight Jon Jones is in full effect. This Saturday Jon Jones takes on Mauricio 'Shogun' Rua for the UFC light heavyweight title at UFC 128. And as his star has soared en route to the title fight, Jones is now getting his own 30-minute special on Spike TV. I can't speak for the UFC, but this is the clearest indication that the promotion believes he's going to win. In fairness, so do I.
The breakdown of the event is as follows:
Spike TV will premiere UFC® Presents Jon Jones: In the Moment on Thursday, March 17 at 11 p.m. ET/PT. Chronicling the life of rising UFC superstar Jon Jones, this half-hour special showcases the 23-year-old's journey to a shot at light heavyweight champion Mauricio"Shogun" Rua this Saturday at UFC 128.
Nicknamed "Bones," the New York native has taken the sports world by storm thanks to his uncanny athleticism and endearing personality. In this all-access program, fans can follow him every step of the way as he gears up for Saturday's epic showdown with one of the sport's true legends.
From his training camp to his family life, from New Mexico to New York, viewers get an inside look at the man in his defining moment, when the limitless potential of great talent meets the relentless pressure of great expectations.
It’s favoritism, but it’s hard to argue it isn’t deserved or proper investment. It’s also important to help push his name further to the UFC fan base and into casual sporting fans lexicon.
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