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I don't see anyone who can beat Jon Jones - Rampage

ESPN staff
September 26, 2011
Rampage Jackson was dominated by Jon Jones at UFC 135 © Getty Images
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Quinton 'Rampage' Jackson admits there are no real contenders to Jon Jones' light-heavyweight title.

After suffering the first submission of his career at UFC 135 , Jackson admitted he underestimated Jones, who successfully defended his belt for the first time with a dominant performance in Denver.

Jones used his 11-inch reach advantage and superior speed to good effect, and put a bleeding Jackson in a rear naked choke hold in the fourth round, forcing the veteran to signal he was done.

And Jackson was forced to swallow his pride and admit that Jones was too good, and predicted Jones' reign in the UFC would be a lengthy one.

"Straight up, I'm keeping it real - I thought he was all hype," Jackson said. "The kid is tough. He's very talented. I thought I had his number, but I take my hat off to this guy. He's good. I don't see anyone who can beat Jon Jones."

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