UFC 140 Tickets

On December 10, 2011, the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) held its 140th event at the Air Canada Centre in Toronto, Canada. UFC 140 featured an impressive lineup of fights that showcased some of the best talent in mixed martial arts (MMA). It was a night full of exciting finishes, unexpected upsets, and phenomenal performances that left fans wanting more.

One of the main events of UFC 140 was the light heavyweight championship bout between Jon "Bones" Jones and Lyoto "The Dragon" Machida. Jones had been dominating the division and was arguably one of the most dominant fighters in MMA at the time. Machida, on the other hand, was a former champion with a unique karate-based style that had given opponents trouble in the past.

Despite being a big underdog, Machida managed to give Jones problems early on in the fight. His elusive footwork and counter-striking allowed him to land clean shots on Jones, who seemed unsure of how to effectively close the distance. However, in the second round, Jones was able to catch Machida with a standing guillotine choke that put him to sleep. The finish was impressive, highlighting Jones' versatility as a fighter and cementing his status as the top dog in the division.

Another noteworthy fight on the card was Frank Mir vs. Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira. This was a rematch of their 2008 bout, which saw Mir win via TKO due to strikes. In their second meeting, Mir once again came out victorious, but this time via submission. Mir landed a brutal knee to Nogueira's head that rocked him and then followed up with a kimura submission that forced Nogueira to tap out. The win was significant for Mir, as it showed that he was still a threat in the heavyweight division and capable of finishing fights in various ways.

UFC 140 also featured standout performances from Chan Sung Jung (aka "The Korean Zombie"), who submitted Mark Hominick in the first round, and John Makdessi, who knocked out Dennis Hallman with a highlight-reel spinning backfist. However, it was the incident involving Aleksander Emelianenko that raised some eyebrows. Emelianenko, the younger brother of MMA legend Fedor Emelianenko, was making his UFC debut against Canadian heavyweight Krzysztof Soszynski. During the fight, Emelianenko landed an illegal knee to the head of Soszynski while he was down on all fours, resulting in a disqualification loss for Emelianenko. The incident led to a suspension for Emelianenko and highlighted the importance of following the rules and regulations of the sport.

Overall, UFC 140 was a successful event that showcased the best that MMA has to offer. It had thrilling finishes, surprising upsets, and dominant performances from some of the top fighters in the world. It also demonstrated the importance of respecting the rules and regulations of the sport, as seen with the incident involving Aleksander Emelianenko. UFC 140 was a reminder of why MMA is such a popular and exciting sport to watch and left fans eagerly anticipating the next event.