Jon Jones Proves Dominance Against Lyoto Machida

UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones bounced back from a somewhat shaky first round to choke Lyoto Machida unconscious via standing guillotine choke.

Machida was able to use his striking and range style to test Jones’ chin — but the champion got through it and remained calm. He turned things around in round two, busting Machida up with elbows before sinking in the devastating choke.

Here is what UFC President Dana White had to say:

“He’s the real deal, man. He’s a young guy. He’s a young guy, and he’s got a lot of things to learn in the sport still – more than just fighting. But the potential? The potential is unbelievable. If he stays on the right track, does the right things, the guy could go down as the best ever. I just don’t see anyone beating this guy soon.”

Jones likely faces the winner of Rashad Evans vs. Phil Davis, or former PRIDE superstar Dan Henderson sometime in early 2012. I’m doubtful Henderson, even with his dynamite right hand and iron chin, would be able to stand toe-to-toe with Jones for a five-round fight.

If Evans can get by Davis — which is expected due to Evans’ experience and skill set matching up well against Davis — the UFC could have a decent marketing matchup between the two former teammates.