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• Tonya Evinger disappointed in herself for not lasting five rounds with Cris Cyborg

  30-07-2017 23:00
  On Saturday, Tonya Evinger became the first fighter in over four years to make it past the second round against Cris Cyborg.
  It wasn’t enough to satisfy her.
  Speaking at the UFC 214 post-fight press conference in Anaheim, Calif., Evinger told reporters that she was disappointed in herself after being finished with strikes in the third round of her UFC women’s featherweight bout with Cyborg. It was the first time in Evinger’s 26-fight career that she’d ever been knocked ou
  
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• UFC 214 Reebok Payouts: Two Fighters Earn $40,000

  30-07-2017 22:35
  UFC 214 is history and the Reebok payouts have been unveiled. Last night (July 29), UFC 214 took place inside the Honda Center in Anaheim, California. In the main event, Jon Jones knocked out Daniel Cormier to become the new light heavyweight champion. Jones earns $30,000 through the Athlete Outfitting program while Cormier nabs $40,000. […]
  
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• Joe Rogan apologizes for Daniel Cormier post-fight interview at UFC 214

  30-07-2017 22:00
  Joe Rogan, who admitted fault shortly after UFC 214 for interviewing Daniel Cormier after his knockout loss to Jon Jones, posted a longer apology Sunday on social media.
  Rogan, after interviewing Jon Jones, went to interview Cormier, who was very emotional after losing a second time to the fighter who will almost sure go down as his biggest career rival.My apologies to D.C. And to everyone else upset at me for interviewing him after the fight. In all honestly I was kind of in shock and I don't t
  
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• UFC 214 Bonuses: Jon Jones & Volkan Oezdemir Nab $50,000

  30-07-2017 21:58
  The UFC 214 bonuses have been revealed. Last night (July 29), UFC 214 took place inside the Honda Center in Anaheim, California. The main card aired live on pay-per-view, while the prelims were seen on FXX and UFC Fight Pass. The main event saw Jon Jones knock out Daniel Cormier to become the new light heavyweight champion. […]
  
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• Dana White Hints at Possibility of Cris Cyborg vs. Holly Holm

  30-07-2017 21:46
  After capturing the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) women’s featherweight title, Cris Cyborg may already have her first challenger lined up. Cyborg took on Tonya Evinger last night (July 29) on the main card of UFC 214. They battled for the vacant women’s featherweight championship. Cyborg earned a third-round TKO victory to capture the gold. During […]
  
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• UFC 214 Aftermath: Jon Jones just might end up the hero after all

  30-07-2017 21:00
  ANAHEIM, Calif. -- All those years, Jon Jones wanted validation. Needed to be a hero. Desired role model status.Those wishes imploded in an ugly way over the past several years, in a well-documented string of troubles that we’re not going to review item-by-item. You know them by now.
  Suffice to say that in addition to his legal woes, Jones was stripped of his UFC light heavyweight title, and was mocked, ridiculed, and shunned until it finally sank in that the world didn’t love him. J
  
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• Jon Jones Says he Can Beat ‘Limited’ Brock Lesnar

  30-07-2017 20:42
  Jon Jones is striving for a mega fight with a current World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) star. Last night (July 29), Jones recaptured his Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) light heavyweight title. “Bones” knocked out Daniel Cormier in the third round, closing the book on their heated rivalry. After the fight, the new 205-pound champion called out […]
  
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• UFC 214 Highlights: Calvin Kattar Has Impressive UFC Debut

  30-07-2017 20:20
  Calvin Kattar made his Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) debut a successful one. Last night (July 29), Kattar shared the Octagon with Andre Fili to open the FXX portion of the UFC 214 prelims. Coming into the fight, Fili earned a unanimous decision win over Hacran Dias. Kattar improved his professional mixed martial arts record to 17-2 with […]
  
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• UFC announces first Shanghai trip as part of fall lineup

  30-07-2017 20:00
  During Saturday’s UFC 214 broadcast, the promotion announced a dozen events for their fall lineup, including the Octagon’s first visit to mainland China.
  A UFC Fight Night event is scheduled to take place at the Mercedes-Benz Arena in Shanghai on Nov. 25. All three of the UFC’s previous trips to China have taken place at Macau’s Cotai Arena.
  The UFC also booked international stops in Gdansk (Poland), Sao Paulo (Brazil), Sydney (Australia), and Winnipeg (Canada).
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• UFC 214 Highlights: Aljamain Sterling Tops Renan Barao

  30-07-2017 19:55
  Aljamain Sterling earned perhaps the biggest win of his professional mixed martial arts career. Last night (July 29), Sterling took on Renan Barao on the FXX portion of the UFC 214 prelims. Coming into the fight, Sterling and Barao had snapped two-fight skids. It was “The Funk Master” who earned the unanimous decision victory. Check out […]
  
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• The Weekly Grind: Cat Zingano trains Wiz Khalifa, Floyd Mayweather gives prediction on bout with Conor McGregor

  30-07-2017 19:16
  The life of a professional fighter isn't all glitz and glamour.As if getting punched, kicked, kneed, choked and twisted into a pretzel on a regular basis isn't enough, fighters attract a general wackiness that makes their lives, well...interesting.To commemorate these day-to-day hardships, slip-ups, pranks, and more, we bring you, "The Weekly Grind."Champion Predictions:I'm gonna make a $hit t$n of money on August 26th. I'm gonna make a $hit t$n of money on August 2nd on the Stox.com ICO. #TMT #
  
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• UFC 214 Highlights: Brian Ortega Chokes Renato Moicano

  30-07-2017 19:09
  Brian Ortega remains unbeaten after a thrilling finish in Anaheim. Ortega took on Renato Moicano last night (July 29) inside the Honda Center in Anaheim, California. The bout was part of the FXX portion of the UFC 214 prelims. Ortega sunk in a guillotine choke to force the tap in the third round. With the victory, Ortega […]
  
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• White Claims Michael Bisping vs. Georges St-Pierre is Back On

  30-07-2017 18:56
  UFC President Dana White has confirmed that following Tyron Woodley’s underwhelming performance against Demian Maia, Michael Bisping will fight the former welterweight champion in his return to the promotion On, then off then on again and repeat… It appears Dana White just cannot make his mind up on who will welcome Georges St-Pierre back to […]
  
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• UFC 214 Highlights: Ricardo Lamas Runs Through Jason Knight

  30-07-2017 18:52
  Ricardo Lamas maintained his high spot in the Ultimate Fighting Championship’s (UFC) featherweight division in style. Last night (July 29), Lamas took on Jason Knight inside the Honda Center in Anaheim, California. This was the featured bout on the FXX preliminary portion of UFC 214. “The Bully” showed everyone why he’s one of the best 145-pounders […]
  
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• Jon Jones Attempts to Bury The Hatchet With Daniel Cormier

  30-07-2017 18:39
  Jon Jones reclaimed the light heavyweight title from arch-rival Daniel Cormier, yet had some heartfelt words of encouragement for “DC” Prior to the main event of UFC 214 at Anaheim’s Honda Center on Saturday night, Jon Jones was insistent that he held no ill feeling towards Daniel Cormier, but simply ‘hated him because he hates […]
  
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• UFC 214 Highlights: Robbie Lawler Defeats Donald Cerrone in Exciting Tilt

  30-07-2017 18:34
  A hard-fought scrap between Robbie Lawler and Donald Cerrone saw “Ruthless” walk away with a win. Last night (July 29), Lawler and Cerrone threw leather inside the Honda Center in Anaheim, California. The bout was part of the main card of UFC 214. The fight was competitive throughout and went the distance. After a solid opening round […]
  
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• UFC 214 Highlights: Tyron Woodley Retains in Uneventful Title Defense

  30-07-2017 18:18
  Tyron Woodley successfully retained his Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) welterweight title against Demian Maia and the boo birds followed. Last night (July 29), Woodley and Maia fought for the 170-pound gold in the co-main event of UFC 214. The action took place inside the Honda Center in Anaheim, California. “The Chosen One” and Maia went […]
  
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• Dana White Shuts Down Possibility of Brock Lesnar vs. Jon Jones

  30-07-2017 18:18
  The prospect of Brock Lesnar returning to the UFC to face Jon Jones at heavyweight looks to be unlikely, according to White Jones surprised many earlier this week by announcing that he would relish the prospect of welcoming Lesnar back to the promotion. Lesnar responded to Greg Beacham of the Associated Press, indicating that he would be […]
  
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• Gabi Garcia to appeal no-contest, blasts ‘coward’ Oksana Gagloeva

  30-07-2017 18:00
  Gabi Garcia is not happy with the way her fight ended in Japan.
  Back to the RIZIN ring three weeks after a no contest under shootboxing rules, Garcia fought Oksana Gagloeva at the Saitama Super Arena on Sunday morning, but the bout was called after an accidental eye poke in the first exchange and ruled a no-contest.
  On her way back to the hotel in Japan, Garcia told MMA Fighting she will appeal the result, claiming that she didn’t poke Gagloeva in the eye, therefore the fight should be rul
  
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• UFC 214 Highlights: Cris Cyborg Finally Captures UFC Gold

  30-07-2017 17:54
  Cris Cyborg can now say she’s an Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) title holder. Cyborg did battle with Tonya Evinger last night (July 29) for the vacant UFC women’s featherweight gold. The bout was one of three championship matches on the UFC 214 card. This was Cyborg’s first title fight in the UFC and Evinger’s debut with the […]
  
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• UFC 214 Highlights: Jon Jones Closes Book on Daniel Cormier Rivalry

  30-07-2017 17:26
  Jon Jones returned with a vengeance last night (July 29). In the main event of UFC 214, Jones took on Daniel Cormier for the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) light heavyweight title. “Bones” shattered the idea that he’d be rusty in the fight, knocking out “DC” in the third round. The first two rounds were certainly competitive with […]
  
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• Tyron Woodley Responds to Missing Out on GSP Fight After UFC 214

  30-07-2017 17:14
  Tyron Woodley isn’t stressing the fact that he won’t be getting Georges St-Pierre. Woodley successfully defended his Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) welterweight title against Demian Maia last night (July 29) in the co-main event of UFC 214. While the win was dominant, the fans were not happy. “The Chosen One” stuffed all of his opponent’s […]
  
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• Tyron Woodley defends methodical UFC 214 title win over Demian Maia

  30-07-2017 17:00
  While it may have been light on thrills, Tyron Woodley’s third welterweight title defense was another success and he’s not apologizing to anybody for his careful approach.
  “The Chosen One” took a commanding five-round unanimous decision win over Demian Maia in the co-main event of UFC 214 in Anaheim, Calif., on Saturday, and at the evening’s post-fight presser, he was clearly pleased with how he handled the Brazilian jiu-jitsu ace.
  “I thought it was a great pe
  
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• Anthony Johnson not considering MMA comeback, focusing on medicinal marijuana business

  30-07-2017 16:00
  ANAHEIM – Anthony Johnson speaks to the media at UFC 214 about his medical marijuana business, the possibility of a return to MMA, the Jones-Cormier rivalry, and much more.
  
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• Cynthia Calvillo predicts she will be the first to defeat champion Joanna Jedrzejczyk

  30-07-2017 15:00
  ANAHEIM – UFC strawweight prospect Cynthia Calvillo talks to the media at UFC 214 about her recent win over Joanne Calderwood, why she wants to fight Carla Esparza or Michelle Waterson next, her future against Joanna Jedrzejczyk, and much more.
  
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• Jon Jones confident Brock Lesnar is ‘a winnable matchup’ with ‘pretty limited game’

  30-07-2017 14:00
  Jon Jones made his next objective clear in the aftermath of his UFC 214 title win over Daniel Cormier.Back atop the light heavyweight division for the first time in two years, Jones called out former UFC heavyweight champion and current WWE star Brock Lesnar following his third-round knockout of Cormier on Saturday night, and according to Jones, the reason for that challenge was simple.
  “I just think it’s a winnable matchup,” Jones said at UFC 214’s post-fight press confe
  
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• Gabi Garcia’s return to RIZIN ends in 16-second no-contest

  30-07-2017 13:30
  Gabi Garcia fought twice in July, and both fights ended in no contests.
  The Brazilian jiu-jitsu ace, who landed a vicious illegal soccer kick in a muay thai fight earlier this month in Japan, returned to the MMA ring at Sunday’s RIZIN card at the Saitama Super Arena to face Oksana Gagloeva.
  A former boxing heavyweight, Gagloeva was making her debut in MMA against the undefeated Garcia (4-0), but the bout only lasted 16 seconds. In the first exchange, Garcia accidentally poked her opponent
  
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• UFC 214 post-fight show

  30-07-2017 13:17
  ANAHEIM, Calif. — With UFC 214 in the books, MMA Fighting’s Ariel Helwani and Marc Raimondi break down the top storylines.
  
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• Dana White criticizes Tyron Woodley over UFC 214 performance

  30-07-2017 13:00
  Tyron Woodley’s performance at UFC 214 didn’t sit well with many people, including his own boss.
  Woodley, who competed on Saturday night in the co-main event of UFC 214 in Anaheim, Calif., successfully defended his welterweight title for a third time against one of the most skilled and intricate opponents he’s faced to this date – Demian Maia. Despite shutting down the game of the Brazilain jiu-jitsu expert and retaining his title, Woodley’s performance failed to ca
  
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• Coach: Jon Jones’ win over Daniel Cormier was ‘best performance’ of Jones’ career

  30-07-2017 12:13
  ANAHEIM, Calif. -- After Jon Jones' UFC 214 win over Daniel Cormier, Jones' striking coach Brandon Gibson discusses the third-round TKO over Cormier, how he scored the first two rounds, Jones' game plan and much more.
  
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• Jon Jones on Brock Lesnar Callout: ‘It’s About Time for Me to Be Involved in a ‘Superfight’

  30-07-2017 11:27 via sherdog.com
  A fight that seemed like a pipe dream prior to UFC 214 seems to be gaining momentum.
  
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• Dana White Blasts Woodley’s Performance at UFC 214, Plans to Revisit Bisping vs. GSP

  30-07-2017 11:00 via sherdog.com
  While Tyron Woodley was able to neutralize submission specialist Demian Maia for the better part of five rounds in the UFC 214 co-headliner, his performance may have cost him a potentially lucrative showdown against Georges St. Pierre.
  
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• Jon Jones Reverses Course, Praises ‘Greatest Rival and Motivator’ Daniel Cormier

  30-07-2017 10:36 via sherdog.com
  Jon Jones concluded his UFC 182 triumph over Daniel Cormier with a crotch-chop and a little later, mockery of his opponent’s post-fight tears.
  
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• Michael Bisping vs. Georges St-Pierre targeted for UFC 217 at MSG

  30-07-2017 10:30
  ANAHEIM, Calif. -- Earlier this week, UFC president Dana White said the “ship had sailed” on the concept of a middleweight title fight between champion Michel Bisping and former welterweight champion Georges St-Pierre.Just a few days later, though, it’s clear that ship is right back in port.“That ship f*cking turned around and sailed back,” White said Saturday night at the UFC 214 post-fight press conference.
  Indeed, White indicated the Bisping-GSP fight, which had
  
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• Cris ‘Cyborg’ Targets Holly Holm for Next UFC Featherweight Title Defense

  30-07-2017 10:17 via sherdog.com
  Cristiane Justino was her usual dominant self at UFC 214, only this time she performed when the stakes were at their highest.
  
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• UFC 214 bonuses: Jon Jones, Volkan Oezdemir rewarded for dramatic finishes

  30-07-2017 09:15
  Jon Jones walked out of UFC 214 with gold around his waist and a little extra cash in his pockets.
  The new UFC light heavyweight champion earned a $50,000 performance bonus for his brutal third-round TKO of Daniel Cormier in Saturday’s main event in Anaheim, Calif. He was joined on the bonus list by Volkan Oezdemir, Brian Ortega, and Renato Moicano.
  Oezdemir earned the event’s other performance bonus with a 42-second KO of fellow light heavyweight contender Jimi Manuwa.
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• Brock Lesnar responds to Jon Jones callout: ‘Be careful what you wish for’

  30-07-2017 08:56
  The UFC could have another superfight on the table.
  Shortly after reclaiming the light heavyweight title from Daniel Cormier in the UFC 214 main event on Saturday, Jon Jones took the microphone to issue a challenge to former heavyweight king Brock Lesnar.
  “Lesnar. If you want to find out what it’s like to get your ass kicked by a guy who weight 40 lbs less than you, meet me here,” Jones said after his decisive win in the main event.
  Earlier in the week, Jones and Lesnar went ba
  
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• Cris Cyborg vs. Tonya Evinger full fight video highlights

  30-07-2017 08:36
  Watch Cris Cyborg vs. Tonya Evinger full fight video highlights from UFC 214’s main card above, courtesy of FOX Sports.
  UFC 214: Cormier vs. Jones 2 took place July 29 at the Honda Center in Anaheim, California. Former Invicta FC featherweight champion Cris Cyborg (18-1, 1 NC) faced off against former Invicta FC bantamweight titleholder Tonya Evinger (19-6, 1 NC) with the vacant UFC featherweight strap on the line on the night's main card, which aired live on pay-per-view. Catch the video
  
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• UFC 214 Bonuses: Jones, Oezdemir, Ortega, ‘Moicano’ Earn $50K Awards

  30-07-2017 08:22 via sherdog.com
  Jon Jones' first finish in more than four years made him $50,000 richer.
  
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• Tyron Woodley vs. Demian Maia full fight video highlights

  30-07-2017 08:13
  Watch Tyron Woodley vs. Demian Maia full fight video highlights from UFC 214’s co-main event above, courtesy of FOX Sports.
  UFC 214: Cormier vs. Jones 2 took place July 29 at the Honda Center in Anaheim, California. UFC welterweight champion Tyron Woodley (18-3-1) looked to defend his title against jiu-jitsu wizard Demian Maia (25-7) in the night's co-main event, which aired live on pay-per-view. Catch the video highlights above.
  For more on Woodley vs. Maia, check out the live blog courte
  
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• Jon Jones vs. Daniel Cormier 2 full fight video highlights

  30-07-2017 08:08
  Watch Jon Jones vs. Daniel Cormier 2 full fight video highlights from UFC 214’s main event above, courtesy of FOX Sports.
  UFC 214: Cormier vs. Jones 2 took place July 29 at the Honda Center in Anaheim, California. UFC light heavyweight champion Daniel Cormier (19-2) finally collided against former champion Jon Jones (23-1) in a highly-anticipated rematch in the night's main event, which aired live on pay-per-view. Catch the video highlights above.
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• UFC 214 in Tweets: Pros react to Jon Jones knocking out Daniel Cormier, more

  30-07-2017 07:46
  The rivalry between Jon Jones and Daniel Cormier is over.In a rematch nearly three years in the making, Jones defeated Cormier via vicious knockout at UFC 214, reclaiming his place atop the light heavyweight division he once reigned over as king. A third-round head kick spelled the beginning of the end for Cormier, as Jones became the first man to ever finish the former Olympian.Check out reaction to Jones’ masterful return below, plus the best of the rest from a stacked night at UFC 214.
  
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• Video: Jon Jones Calls Out Brock Lesnar After Recapturing UFC Title

  30-07-2017 07:32
  (VIDEO) @JonnyBones calls out @BrockLesnar. pic.twitter.com/6S2RYE3gfL — Chamatkar Sandhu (@SandhuMMA) July 30, 2017 Jon Jones is targeting a massive fight with Brock Lesnar. Jones took care of business on Saturday night (July 29). “Bones” challenged Daniel Cormier for the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) light heavyweight title. After two solid rounds from both men, Jones cracked […]
  
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• Daniel Cormier banks $1 million disclosed at UFC 214; Jon Jones makes $500K

  30-07-2017 07:27
  ANAHEIM, Calif. — Daniel Cormier joined an elite group Saturday night, even in defeat.
  The now former UFC light heavyweight champion took home a disclosed $1 million in fight purse, per a document obtained by MMA Fighting from the California State Athletic Commission (CSAC) on Saturday night. Cormier did not receive any show money, but does get a share of the pay-per-view revenue.
  Cormier joins an elite group of fighters who have earned $1 million or more in UFC fight purses: Conor McGrego
  
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• UFC 214 results: Jon Jones finishes Daniel Cormier, challenges Brock Lesnar

  30-07-2017 07:18
  ANAHEIM, Calif. -- For the better part of two and a half rounds, Daniel Cormier and Jon Jones engaged in a heated battle .. one that Cormier seemed to be winning.But just as soon as the UFC light heavyweight champion must have started entertaining thoughts of a victory over his hated rival, Jones ended it in a flash.
  Jones, the greatest light heavyweight fighter of all-time and possibly the greatest mixed martial artist of all-time, rocked Cormier with a wicked head kick in the middle of the Oct
  
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• Return of the King: Jon Jones Head Kick Dethrones Daniel Cormier in UFC 214 Main Event

  30-07-2017 07:15 via sherdog.com
  Jon Jones recaptures the light heavyweight championship with a third-round stoppage of Daniel Cormier in UFC 214 headliner.
  
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• UFC 214 post-fight press conference video

  30-07-2017 07:04
  The UFC 214 post-fight press conference is the last piece of business to take care of after the action is over in the Octagon, and we have the live video below at MMAFighting.com.
  UFC officials will announce the winners of the Fight of the Night and the Performance of the Night bonuses, and winning fighters will meet the media after their fights.
  The UFC 214 post-fight press conference takes place about 30 minutes after the main event ends, meaning it will start around 1:45 a.m. ET.
  
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• Jon Jones Knocks Out Daniel Cormier to Recapture UFC Title

  30-07-2017 07:02
  Daniel Cormier (19-2) has been stopped for the first time in his career courtesy of Jon Jones (23-1). The stage was set for the main event of UFC 214. Cormier defended his Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) light heavyweight title against Jones. The action took place inside the Honda Center in Anaheim, California. The two touched […]
  
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• UFC 214 Talking Points: Jones, Woodley & Cyborg

  30-07-2017 07:00 via ufc.com
  ANAHEIM, Calif. Hunched over after falling to his knees, with his light heavyweight championship once again around his waist, Jon Jones emerged from the darkness into a bright new future. The message: “The Champ is Here,” just as Jones’s music prophetically proclaimed as he walked to the Octagon for the first time in more than year. “It got really dark and I spent a lot of time being depressed,” Jones said of his time away from the sport while suspended for numerous
  
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• UFC 214 live blog: Daniel Cormier vs. Jon Jones 2

  30-07-2017 06:28
  This is the UFC 214 live blog for Daniel Cormier vs. Jon Jones 2, a light heavyweight bout at Saturday night's UFC event at the Honda Center in Anaheim, Calif.
  Cormier, who has won four straight fights, will square off against Jones, who has won 13 straight fights but hasn’t fought since April 23,2016, in the main event.
  Check out the UFC 214 live blog below.
  Round 1: Oh man, it’s time for the main event. This heated rematch will be overseen by referee “Big” John McCarthy
  
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