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Jones' first defence could be showdown with Rampage

ESPN staff
May 25, 2011
Quinton 'Rampage' Jackson is on Jon Jones' radar © Getty Images
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Quinton 'Rampage' Jackson has a huge incentive to put in a stand-out showing against Matt Hamill, after light-heavyweight champion Jon Jones called him out for a potential clash in October.

Rampage squares up to Hamill at UFC 130 in Las Vegas this weekend and, should he deliver a knock-out performance, is likely to secure a showdown with Jones - who was originally supposed to face Rashad Evans before pulling out with a hand injury.

If Rampage fails to impress, or loses, then it could pave the way for Lyoto Machida to land a crack at Jones instead.

"I had to postpone my first title defence against Rashad Evans due to some torn tissues in my thumb," Jones told radio station 1260 the Score.

"My last doctor's appointment they told me I should be able to get back to full out training within the next month. I'm excited about that.

"I'm expected to compete against Lyoto Machida or Rampage Jackson in maybe October, mid-October."

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