TORONTO -- This is the UFC 140 live blog for Jon Jones vs. Lyoto Machida, the main event of tonight's UFC pay-per-view from the Air Canada Centre.
Jones (14-1), who is fighting for the fourth time this year, is making his second title defense. Machida (17-2) fought once this year, knocking out Randy Couture at UFC 129 in April.
The live blog is below.
Round 1: Referee "Big" John McCarthy gives the signal, and we're off. Once again, Jones starts of a fight in the same crouched stance he used against "Rampage" Jackson. Machida stands back and waits for him to come out of it, which he does. Jones stalking Machida, pawing forward with a hook that can't find him. Spinning back kick by Jones, then a leg kick. Machida counters the next one with a nice looping left. Jones continues chopping away at that leg, and Machida fires off a punch combo every time he does. Machida comes forward with a kick, and Jones blocks it, but the satisfying smack gets the crowd's attention. Jones misses with a hook from too far out, and Machida stings him with a flurry. It's probably the most we've seen him get hit in any fight, and the first round isn't even over yet. Jones keeps after him, and Machida keeps looking to counter rather than attack first. There's the horn. MMA Fighting scores it 10-9 Machida.
Round 2: It's a kicking contest early in round two. Machida keeps looking for the front kick, while Jones can flick out that head kick like it's a jab. The crowd gets behind Machida again, while the pace stays very careful and deliberate. Jones spins as if getting ready to fire something, but nothing comes. Machida opens up with a combo that sends sweat flying off Jones' head. Jones tries to get ahold of him, but can't hang on. Jones hammers Machida with a counter right that hurts him. Jones gets the takedown on a wobbly Machida and goes to work with elbows from the top. Machida manages to work to his feet, but he's got a nasty cut over his left eye, so we'll pause to get the doctor's opinion. Apparently he's good to continue, so we re-start in the clinch. They work in close, then separate. Jones backs him up against the fence and catches Machida with a short left just as he's coming in. Machida drops, and Jones locks up guillotine as he gets back to his feet. He switches to a modified grip and squeezes the choke tight on a standing Machida. Machida isn't responding, and he may be out. Big John finally moves in and Jones releases him, letting his unconscious body fall to the floor like a bag of dirty laundry. And still the champ.
Jon Jones def. Lyoto Machida via technical submission (guillotine choke) at 4:26 of round two
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Mark Bocek punches Nik Lentz at UFC 140 on Saturday, Dec. 10, 2011 at the Air Canada Centre in Toronto, Canada.
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Mark Bocek and Nik Lentz try to sway the judges at UFC 140 on Saturday, Dec. 10, 2011 at the Air Canada Centre in Toronto, Canada.
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Nik Lentz throws a kick at Mark Bocek at UFC 140 on Saturday, Dec. 10, 2011 at the Air Canada Centre in Toronto, Canada.
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Nik Lentz attempts a guillotine choke on Mark Bocek at UFC 140 on Saturday, Dec. 10, 2011 at the Air Canada Centre in Toronto, Canada.
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Jake Hecht def. Rich Attonito via second-round TKO at UFC 140 on Saturday, Dec. 10, 2011 at the Air Canada Centre in Toronto, Canada.
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Jake Hecht celebrates after his TKO win over Rich Attonito at UFC 140 on Saturday, Dec. 10, 2011 at the Air Canada Centre in Toronto, Canada.
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Rich Attonito (right) clinches with Jake Hecht at UFC 140 on Saturday, Dec. 10, 2011 at the Air Canada Centre in Toronto, Canada.
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Rich Attonito throws punches at Jake Hecht at UFC 140 on Saturday, Dec. 10, 2011 at the Air Canada Centre in Toronto, Canada.
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Rich Attonito (right) charges towards Jake Hecht at UFC 140 on Saturday, Dec. 10, 2011 at the Air Canada Centre in Toronto, Canada.
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John Cholish def. Mitch Clarke via second-round TKO at UFC 140 on Saturday, Dec. 10, 2011 at the Air Canada Centre in Toronto, Canada.
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John Cholish walks off after his TKO win over Mitch Clarke at UFC 140 on Saturday, Dec. 10, 2011 at the Air Canada Centre in Toronto, Canada.
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John Cholish climbs the back of Mitch Clarke at UFC 140 on Saturday, Dec. 10, 2011 at the Air Canada Centre in Toronto, Canada.
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John Cholish attempts a kimura on Mitch Clarke at UFC 140 on Saturday, Dec. 10, 2011 at the Air Canada Centre in Toronto, Canada.
- UFC 140 Photos Mark Bocek punches Nik Lentz at UFC 140 on Saturday, Dec. 10, 2011 at the Air Canada Centre in Toronto, Canada. Esther Lin, MMA Fighting
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Dennis Hallman defeats John Makdessi via submission (rear-naked choke) at UFC 140 on Saturday, Dec. 10, 2011 at the Air Canada Centre in Toronto, Canada.
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Dennis Hallman defeats John Makdessi via submission (rear-naked choke) at UFC 140 on Saturday, Dec. 10, 2011 at the Air Canada Centre in Toronto, Canada.
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Dennis Hallman takes the back of John Makdessi at UFC 140 on Saturday, Dec. 10, 2011 at the Air Canada Centre in Toronto, Canada.
- UFC 140 Photos Yves Jabouin def. Walel Watson via split decision at UFC 140 on Saturday, Dec. 10, 2011 at the Air Canada Centre in Toronto, Canada. Esther Lin, MMA Fighting
- UFC 140 Photos Yves Jabouin throws a kick at Walel Watson at UFC 140 on Saturday, Dec. 10, 2011 at the Air Canada Centre in Toronto, Canada. Esther Lin, MMA Fighting
- UFC 140 Photos Walel Watson kicks Yves Jabouin at UFC 140 on Saturday, Dec. 10, 2011 at the Air Canada Centre in Toronto, Canada. Esther Lin, MMA Fighting
- UFC 140 Photos Walel Watson elbows Yves Jabouin at UFC 140 on Saturday, Dec. 10, 2011 at the Air Canada Centre in Toronto, Canada. Esther Lin, MMA Fighting
- UFC 140 Photos Yves Jabouin punches Walel Watson at UFC 140 on Saturday, Dec. 10, 2011 at the Air Canada Centre in Toronto, Canada. Esther Lin, MMA Fighting
- UFC 140 Photos Walel Watson (right) charges Yves Jabouin at UFC 140 on Saturday, Dec. 10, 2011 at the Air Canada Centre in Toronto, Canada. Esther Lin, MMA Fighting
- UFC 140 Photos Yves Jabouin punches Walel Watson at UFC 140 on Saturday, Dec. 10, 2011 at the Air Canada Centre in Toronto, Canada. Esther Lin, MMA Fighting
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Yves Jabouin (left) clashes with Walel Watson at UFC 140 on Saturday, Dec. 10, 2011 at the Air Canada Centre in Toronto, Canada.
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- UFC 140 Photos Jared Hamman receives attention after his loss at UFC 140 on Saturday, Dec. 10, 2011 at the Air Canada Centre in Toronto, Canada. Esther Lin, MMA Fighting
- UFC 140 Photos Constantinos Philippou celebrates his first-round TKO over Jared Hamman at UFC 140 on Saturday, Dec. 10, 2011 at the Air Canada Centre in Toronto, Canada. Esther Lin, MMA Fighting
- UFC 140 Photos Constantinos Philippou punches Jared Hamman at UFC 140 on Saturday, Dec. 10, 2011 at the Air Canada Centre in Toronto, Canada. Esther Lin, MMA Fighting
- UFC 140 Photos Constantinos Philippou finishes Jared Hamman at UFC 140 on Saturday, Dec. 10, 2011 at the Air Canada Centre in Toronto, Canada. Esther Lin, MMA Fighting
- UFC 140 Photos Constantinos Philippou punches Jared Hamman at UFC 140 on Saturday, Dec. 10, 2011 at the Air Canada Centre in Toronto, Canada. Esther Lin, MMA Fighting
- UFC 140 Photos Constantinos Philippou walks back to the locker room after his win at UFC 140 on Saturday, Dec. 10, 2011 at the Air Canada Centre in Toronto, Canada. Esther Lin, MMA Fighting
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Igor Pokrajac defeated Krzystof Soszynski by first-round KO at UFC 140 on Saturday, Dec. 10, 2011 at the Air Canada Centre in Toronto, Canada.
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Krzystof Soszynski receives medical attention at UFC 140 on Saturday, Dec. 10, 2011 at the Air Canada Centre in Toronto, Canada.
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Igor Pokrajac celebrates his KO win over Krzystof Soszynski at UFC 140 on Saturday, Dec. 10, 2011 at the Air Canada Centre in Toronto, Canada.
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Krzystof Soszynski (left) clashes with Igor Pokrajac at UFC 140 on Saturday, Dec. 10, 2011 at the Air Canada Centre in Toronto, Canada.
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Igor Pokrajac punches Krzystof Soszynski at UFC 140 on Saturday, Dec. 10, 2011 at the Air Canada Centre in Toronto, Canada.
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- UFC 140 Photos Chan Sung Jung knocks out Mark Hominick in seven seconds at UFC 140 on Saturday, Dec. 10, 2011 at the Air Canada Centre in Toronto, Canada. Esther Lin, MMA Fighting
- UFC 140 Photos Mark Hominick looks off in disappointment after his loss at UFC 140 on Saturday, Dec. 10, 2011 at the Air Canada Centre in Toronto, Canada. Esther Lin, MMA Fighting
- UFC 140 Photos Chan Sung Jung celebrates his KO win over Mark Hominick in seven seconds at UFC 140 on Saturday, Dec. 10, 2011 at the Air Canada Centre in Toronto, Canada. Esther Lin, MMA Fighting
- UFC 140 Photos Chan Sung Jung knocks out Mark Hominick in seven seconds at UFC 140 on Saturday, Dec. 10, 2011 at the Air Canada Centre in Toronto, Canada. Esther Lin, MMA Fighting
- UFC 140 Photos Chan Sung Jung finishes Mark Hominick with punches at UFC 140 on Saturday, Dec. 10, 2011 at the Air Canada Centre in Toronto, Canada. Esther Lin, MMA Fighting
- UFC 140 Photos Chan Sung Jung finishes Mark Hominick with punches at UFC 140 on Saturday, Dec. 10, 2011 at the Air Canada Centre in Toronto, Canada. Esther Lin, MMA Fighting
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Chan Sung Jung punches Mark Hominick at UFC 140 on Saturday, Dec. 10, 2011 at the Air Canada Centre in Toronto, Canada.
- UFC 140 Photos Tito Ortiz walks to the locker rooms after his loss at UFC 140 on Saturday, Dec. 10, 2011 at the Air Canada Centre in Toronto, Canada. Esther Lin, MMA Fighting
- UFC 140 Photos Antonio Rogerio Nogueira def. Tito Ortiz at UFC 140 on Saturday, Dec. 10, 2011 at the Air Canada Centre in Toronto, Canada. Esther Lin, MMA Fighting
- UFC 140 Photos Antonio Rogerio Nogueira holds his arms up after finishing Tito Ortiz at UFC 140 on Saturday, Dec. 10, 2011 at the Air Canada Centre in Toronto, Canada. Esther Lin, MMA Fighting
- UFC 140 Photos Tito Ortiz grimaces in pain after his TKO loss to Antonio Rogerio Nogueira at UFC 140 on Saturday, Dec. 10, 2011 at the Air Canada Centre in Toronto, Canada. Esther Lin, MMA Fighting
- UFC 140 Photos Tito Ortiz holds his injured ribs at UFC 140 on Saturday, Dec. 10, 2011 at the Air Canada Centre in Toronto, Canada. Esther Lin, MMA Fighting
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The referee saves Tito Ortiz from further punishment at UFC 140 on Saturday, Dec. 10, 2011 at the Air Canada Centre in Toronto, Canada.
Esther Lin, MMA Fighting - UFC 140 Photos Antonio Rogerio Nogueira ground and pounds Tito Ortiz at UFC 140 on Saturday, Dec. 10, 2011 at the Air Canada Centre in Toronto, Canada. Esther Lin, MMA Fighting
- UFC 140 Photos Antonio Rogerio Nogueira punches Tito Ortiz at UFC 140 on Saturday, Dec. 10, 2011 at the Air Canada Centre in Toronto, Canada. Esther Lin, MMA Fighting
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Antonio Rogerio Nogueira elbows Tito Ortiz at UFC 140 on Saturday, Dec. 10, 2011 at the Air Canada Centre in Toronto, Canada.
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Antonio Rogerio Nogueira knees the stomach of Tito Ortiz at UFC 140 on Saturday, Dec. 10, 2011 at the Air Canada Centre in Toronto, Canada.
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Antonio Rogerio Nogueira clashes with Tito Ortiz at UFC 140 on Saturday, Dec. 10, 2011 at the Air Canada Centre in Toronto, Canada.
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Frank Mir acknowledges the fans after tapping out Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira at UFC 140 on Saturday, Dec. 10, 2011 at the Air Canada Centre in Toronto, Canada.
Esther Lin, MMA Fighting - UFC 140 Photos Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's arm is twisted out of position at UFC 140 on Saturday, Dec. 10, 2011 at the Air Canada Centre in Toronto, Canada. Esther Lin, MMA Fighting
- UFC 140 Photos Frank Mir taps out Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira at UFC 140 on Saturday, Dec. 10, 2011 at the Air Canada Centre in Toronto, Canada. Esther Lin, MMA Fighting
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Frank Mir def. Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira via submission (kimura) at UFC 140 on Saturday, Dec. 10, 2011 at the Air Canada Centre in Toronto, Canada.
Esther Lin, MMA Fighting - UFC 140 Photos Frank Mir taps out Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira at UFC 140 on Saturday, Dec. 10, 2011 at the Air Canada Centre in Toronto, Canada. Esther Lin, MMA Fighting
- UFC 140 Photos UFC octagon girl Brittney Palmer makes her return at UFC 140 on Saturday, Dec. 10, 2011 in Canada. Esther Lin, MMA Fighting
- UFC 140 Photos Frank Mir secures a kimura on Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira at UFC 140 on Saturday, Dec. 10, 2011 at the Air Canada Centre in Toronto, Canada. Esther Lin, MMA Fighting
- UFC 140 Photos Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira stuns Frank Mir with punches at UFC 140 on Saturday, Dec. 10, 2011 at the Air Canada Centre in Toronto, Canada. Esther Lin, MMA Fighting
- UFC 140 Photos Octagon girls smile for the camera at UFC 140 on Saturday, Dec. 10, 2011 at the Air Canada Centre in Toronto, Canada. Esther Lin, MMA Fighting
- UFC 140 Photos 18,303 were in attendance at UFC 140 on Saturday, Dec. 10, 2011 at the Air Canada Centre in Toronto, Canada. Esther Lin, MMA Fighting
- UFC 140 Photos Lyoto Machida walks to the locker rooms after his loss to Jon Jones at UFC 140 on Saturday, Dec. 10, 2011 at the Air Canada Centre in Toronto, Canada.
- UFC 140 Photos Frank Mir secures a kimura on Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira at UFC 140 on Saturday, Dec. 10, 2011 at the Air Canada Centre in Toronto, Canada. Esther Lin, MMA Fighting
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Jon Jones throws a kick at Lyoto Machida at UFC 140 on Saturday, Dec. 10, 2011 at the Air Canada Centre in Toronto, Canada.
Esther Lin, MMA Fighting - UFC 140 Photos Jon Jones poses with his trainers at UFC 140 on Saturday, Dec. 10, 2011 at the Air Canada Centre in Toronto, Canada. Esther Lin, MMA Fighting
- UFC 140 Photos Jon Jones talks to Joe Rogan after his win over Lyoto Machida at UFC 140 on Saturday, Dec. 10, 2011 at the Air Canada Centre in Toronto, Canada. Esther Lin, MMA Fighting
- UFC 140 Photos Jon Jones walks off after finishing Lyoto Machida at UFC 140 on Saturday, Dec. 10, 2011 at the Air Canada Centre in Toronto, Canada. Esther Lin, MMA Fighting
- UFC 140 Photos Jon Jones walks off after finishing Lyoto Machida at UFC 140 on Saturday, Dec. 10, 2011 at the Air Canada Centre in Toronto, Canada. Esther Lin, MMA Fighting
- UFC 140 Photos Jon Jones walks off after finishing Lyoto Machida at UFC 140 on Saturday, Dec. 10, 2011 at the Air Canada Centre in Toronto, Canada. Esther Lin, MMA Fighting
- UFC 140 Photos Lyoto Machida falls unconscious at UFC 140 on Saturday, Dec. 10, 2011 at the Air Canada Centre in Toronto, Canada. Esther Lin, MMA Fighting
- UFC 140 Photos Jon Jones secures a guillotine choke on Lyoto Machida at UFC 140 on Saturday, Dec. 10, 2011 at the Air Canada Centre in Toronto, Canada. Esther Lin, MMA Fighting
- UFC 140 Photos Jon Jones drops Lyoto Machida at UFC 140 on Saturday, Dec. 10, 2011 at the Air Canada Centre in Toronto, Canada. Esther Lin, MMA Fighting
- UFC 140 Photos Jon Jones attacks Lyoto Machida at UFC 140 on Saturday, Dec. 10, 2011 at the Air Canada Centre in Toronto, Canada. Esther Lin, MMA Fighting
- UFC 140 Photos Jon Jones attacks Lyoto Machida at UFC 140 on Saturday, Dec. 10, 2011 at the Air Canada Centre in Toronto, Canada. Esther Lin, MMA Fighting
- UFC 140 Photos Lyoto Machida receives a deep cut on his forehead at UFC 140 on Saturday, Dec. 10, 2011 at the Air Canada Centre in Toronto, Canada. Esther Lin, MMA Fighting
- UFC 140 Photos Lyoto Machida pushes forward against Jon Jones at UFC 140 on Saturday, Dec. 10, 2011 at the Air Canada Centre in Toronto, Canada. Esther Lin, MMA Fighting
- UFC 140 Photos Jon Jones receives corner instructions at UFC 140 on Saturday, Dec. 10, 2011 at the Air Canada Centre in Toronto, Canada. Esther Lin, MMA Fighting
- UFC 140 Photos Lyoto Machida and Jon Jones head to their respective corners after round one at UFC 140 on Saturday, Dec. 10, 2011 at the Air Canada Centre in Toronto, Canada. Esther Lin, MMA Fighting
- UFC 140 Photos Jon Jones tries to keep a distance from Lyoto Machida at UFC 140 on Saturday, Dec. 10, 2011 at the Air Canada Centre in Toronto, Canada. Esther Lin, MMA Fighting
- UFC 140 Photos Jon Jones tries to keep a distance from Lyoto Machida at UFC 140 on Saturday, Dec. 10, 2011 at the Air Canada Centre in Toronto, Canada. Esther Lin, MMA Fighting
- UFC 140 Photos Lyoto Machida keeps his eyes on Jon Jones at UFC 140 on Saturday, Dec. 10, 2011 at the Air Canada Centre in Toronto, Canada. Esther Lin, MMA Fighting
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Lyoto Machida punches Jon Jones at UFC 140 on Saturday, Dec. 10, 2011 at the Air Canada Centre in Toronto, Canada.
Esther Lin, MMA Fighting - UFC 140 Photos Brian Ebersole wins a split decision over Claude Patrick at UFC 140 on Saturday, Dec. 10, 2011 at the Air Canada Centre in Toronto, Canada. Esther Lin, MMA Fighting
- UFC 140 Photos Brian Ebersole sports TapouT chest hair at UFC 140 on Saturday, Dec. 10, 2011 at the Air Canada Centre in Toronto, Canada. Esther Lin, MMA Fighting
- UFC 140 Photos Claude Patrick throws a left hand at Brian Ebersole at UFC 140 on Saturday, Dec. 10, 2011 at the Air Canada Centre in Toronto, Canada. Esther Lin, MMA Fighting
- UFC 140 Photos Claude Patrick tries to guillotine Brian Ebersole at UFC 140 on Saturday, Dec. 10, 2011 at the Air Canada Centre in Toronto, Canada. Esther Lin, MMA Fighting
- UFC 140 Photos Brian Ebersole punches Claude Patrick at UFC 140 on Saturday, Dec. 10, 2011 at the Air Canada Centre in Toronto, Canada. Esther Lin, MMA Fighting
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