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UFC 159 Live Blog: Jones vs. Sonnen

36-year-old Chael Sonnen (right) has never before worn a UFC championship belt.

36-year-old Chael Sonnen (right) has never before worn a UFC championship belt.

Jon 'Bones' Jones (17-1), one of the most feared fighters in the UFC will return to the octagon for the first time since September, as he takes on veteran Chael Sonnen (23-12-1). Will Jones successfully defend his light heavyweight title for a fifth consecutive time? Or will Sonnen pull off "the biggest UFC upset ever"? SI.com's Loretta Hunt is live blogging all the action from Newark, N.J. Join the conversation in the spot below.

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