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Also on September 13, the UFC announced that Jones was stripped of the title and Cormier was being reinstated as champion. [46] On February 28, 2018, the CSAC revoked Jones' fight license and fined him a total of $205,000, including 40% of his disclosed salary. He can re-apply for a license after his case with USADA is concluded. [47]
In November 2015, Cormier stated that he had signed a new, eight-fight contract with the UFC. [63] A rematch with Jon Jones was expected to take place on April 23, 2016, at UFC 197. [64] However, Cormier pulled out of the fight on April 1 citing a foot injury and was replaced by Ovince Saint Preux.
The rematch with Daniel Cormier took place on July 29, 2017, at UFC 214 at the Honda Center in Anaheim, California. Jones won the fight and re-captured the UFC Light Heavyweight Championship via knockout in the third round. [154] After the fight, Jones was awarded a Performance of the Night bonus. [155]
Former UFC light heavyweight and heavyweight champion Daniel Cormier confirmed on Monday that he will return to the Octagon for a trilogy bout with current heavyweight titleholder Stipe Miocic. He ...
Check out photos and video highlights from Friday's UFC Fight Night 214 weigh-ins and faceoffs.
In the case of a title fight that is ruled a no contest, the champion will retain their title, but it will not be counted as a title defense. An example of this can be found in the second bout between Daniel Cormier and Jon Jones at UFC 214. Jones was originally awarded a victory and won the title, but the decision was overturned due to a ...
Thoughts and analysis on the biggest storylines coming out of UFC Fight Night 214, which took place Saturday in Las Vegas. 5 biggest takeaways from UFC Fight Night 214: Early stoppages, title ...
The pairing met previously in May 2015 at UFC 187 with Cormier winning the fight (and the vacant title) via submission in the third round. [5] This rematch was originally scheduled to take place at UFC 206, but Cormier pulled out due to an injury and the bout was scrapped. [6]