UFC 135 in Denver: Jon Jones & “Rampage” Jackson show fans love before bout (PHOTOS)

In July, we previewed UFC 135 in Denver -- "back... where the first one started," UFC President Dana White said at a press conference here. We're now just days away from the September 24 match, and UFC is hyping the card (topped by light heavyweight champ Jon Jones defending his...
By Michael Roberts
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In July, we previewed UFC 135 in Denver — “back… where the first one started,” UFC President Dana White said at a press conference here. We’re now just days away from the September 24 match, and UFC is hyping the card (topped by light heavyweight champ Jon Jones defending his crown against Quinton “Rampage” Jackson) by accentuating the connection between fighters and fans. Check out these samples from a new album of fan-submitted shots. The gallery helps explain why UFC’s popularity continues to grow. More from our News archive: “Arianny Celeste, UFC babe, about to make at least one of Conner Cordova’s high school dreams come true.”

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Michael Roberts began his career with Westword in 1990 as music editor. In 1999, he took on a new role, full-time media reporter, as author of a column called The Message. In 2008, he became the lead writer for Westword‘s news blog, The Latest Word, a position he held until January 2023. Michael continues to freelance for Westword, covering everything from business to sports and the media; he also contributes to Jazziz, a national music magazine. He holds a bachelor’s degree from what is now Colorado Mesa University and master’s degrees from the University of California, Los Angeles, and Northwestern University.

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