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By: Alex Williams, MMATorch Contributor UFC and TUF Vet J. Jackson Arrested
MMAJunkie reports that the oft-troubled Jeremy Jackson has been arrested "and charged with seven felony offenses, including two counts of forcible rape."
Ed Soares, Lyoto Machida and Anderson Silva's manager, commented on Tagg Radio that Machida's opponent for October has already been chosen, but it will not be light heavyweight champion Forrest Griffin. Soares also stated that Anderson Silva has no interested in vying for the 205 pound title as long as his stablemate Machida is making a run for it.
Speculation is that Machida will battle fellow undefeated fighter Thiago Silva. Let me say that I hope Thiago wins. Not only does this open up the possibility of Anderson Silva contending for the championship, but it also keeps Lyoto away from it. I saw someone compare Lyoto recently (and unfavorably) to pro boxing's Chris Byrd. I think the comparison is apt. Chris Byrd had a run as one of the top heavyweights in the world, yet his style was such that no one wanted to watch him fight. Machida is unquestionably skilled, but paying to view him shut action down for five rounds does not appeal to me.
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