Jones vs. Cormier confirmed for UFC 197
Earlier this week UFC President Dana White said the organization was targeting Jon Jones vs. Daniel Cormier in April and now the bout is official for UFC 197.
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Earlier this week UFC President Dana White said the organization was targeting Jon Jones vs. Daniel Cormier in April and now the bout is official for UFC 197:
In the main event of UFC 197 on April 23, the wait is over, as former UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones returns to the Octagon in an attempt to reclaim his crown from Daniel Cormier in one of the most highly anticipated rematches in 205-pound history.
This rematch was always going to happen, Cormier said. He (Jones) has been out apologizing and lifting weights since the last fight, while I’ve been improving and beating the best guys in the world. This rematch with Jon Jones is a new chapter, and it will be a whole different story.
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