The Ultimate Fight of the Year: Who’s Ready to Watch?
Tonight, fight fans around the world will get the chance to tune in for the long-awaited title bout between two of the most recognizable athletes in the sport: the UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones and the former middleweight champion Thiago Santos. The stakes of this showdown are no joke either, as the winner will be determined to be the undisputed Light Heavyweight champion of the world.

The Backstory
Jon Jones has arguably been the most dominant champion in the UFC’s history, since emerging in 2011 as the youngest UFC champion at only 23-years-old. He has defended his title against all comers and has rarely been pushed to his limit. His most recent title defense against Anthony Smith back in March was no exception, as Jones was able to outclass Smith en route to a unanimous decision victory.

Thiago Santos, on the other hand, is fairly new on the UFC scene, but is no stranger to the cage. His most impressive win to date was his title shot against then-champion Robert Whittaker back in December. Santos was able to make the most of his opportunities and put forth a spirited effort against Whittaker before eventually submitting him in the third round to become the new middleweight champion of the world.

The Fight
The grand matchup between Jones and Santos will go down tonight in Las Vegas. On paper, it looks to be an evenly matched fight between two seasoned veterans of the sport. Jones will look to show off his superior wrestling skills against Santos’ dangerous stand-up and striking ability. However, both men have been preparing for this fight tirelessly, so there may be some surprises come fight night.

No matter what the outcome may be, one thing is certain: this will be an exciting fight to watch. Get your popcorn ready as these two warriors enter the octagon to determine who will be the undisputed Light Heavyweight champion of the world.