Video: Daniel Cormier Successfully Defends His Title Vs. Alexander Gustafsson

Daniel Cormier and Alexander Gustafsson put on a five-round battle last year at UFC 192 over the light heavyweight title.

As Cormier looks to do the same next month at UFC 197 vs. Jon Jones, you can see a complete fight replay of that “DC” meeting v…

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Daniel Cormier and Alexander Gustafsson put on a five-round battle last year at UFC 192 over the light heavyweight title.

As Cormier looks to do the same next month at UFC 197 vs. Jon Jones, you can see a complete fight replay of that “DC” meeting vs. Gustafsson in the video below:

Five Reasons Jon Jones Is The Greatest MMA Fighter Of All-Time

The absence of Jon Jones from mixed martial arts (MMA) is like Michael Jordan missing from the 1990’s Chicago Bulls. It’s not good for the sport, the organization and the fans who love watching excellence in the most purest form. But like many superstar athletes throughout the years, Jones was too wild outside of the

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The absence of Jon Jones from mixed martial arts (MMA) is like Michael Jordan missing from the 1990’s Chicago Bulls.

It’s not good for the sport, the organization and the fans who love watching excellence in the most purest form. But like many superstar athletes throughout the years, Jones was too wild outside of the cage to handle the responsibilities that come with being great.

Fortunately, “Bones” is scheduled to make his return to fighting at UFC 197 on April 23 when he challenges current UFC light heavyweight champion Daniel Cormier in a rematch for the ages. Remember, “DC” was the direct beneficiary of Jones being stripped of his title following a hit-and-run in April of 2015.

These two men have met once before back at UFC 182, which saw Jones defeat the former Olympian via unanimous decision. The victory further solidified the New Yorker’s MMA legacy and divisional grasp like we’ve never seen before.

But in light of his layoff, it seems as if people have forgotten about Jones. As he fortified his personal life, pay-per-view cash cows like UFC featherweight champion Conor McGregor and former UFC bantamweight champion Ronda Rousey have reaped the financial benefits and social brownie points.

In order to restore faith in Jones and remember how good he truly is, we take a look at five defining reasons as to why the 28-year-old is already the best fighter of all time.

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Top 10 Worst Cauliflower Ears in MMA History

Mixed martial arts (MMA) is a sport dictated by violence. From vicious knockouts to suffocating submissions, fighters are continuously subjected to life-altering danger. Despite the imminent threats, MMA combatants still partake in the barbarism. The sport obviously incorporates an abundance of beautiful artistry, but its turbulent forces certainly outweigh the good. In the midst of

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Mixed martial arts (MMA) is a sport dictated by violence. From vicious knockouts to suffocating submissions, fighters are continuously subjected to life-altering danger.

Despite the imminent threats, MMA combatants still partake in the barbarism. The sport obviously incorporates an abundance of beautiful artistry, but its turbulent forces certainly outweigh the good.

In the midst of the in-cage turmoil, training camp struggles and countless years of gritty competition, fighters experience some of the worst effects imaginable. And while injuries like broken legs, snapped arms, thick cuts, torn knees and dissolved chins stand out among many, there may not be one more disturbing than the cauliflower ear.

Here are the 10 worst spanning the history of MMA, which includes detached appendages, blood-bursting impacts and downright egregious looking ears.

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Iron Chins: The 10 Toughest Fighters In The UFC

In mixed martial arts (MMA), we can often point out certain competitors that just seem to have been crafted from a different cloth. The toughness and grit needed to compete inside of the cage is unparalleled, and while all fighters should be given credit for taking on such a daunting task, not all fighters have

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In mixed martial arts (MMA), we can often point out certain competitors that just seem to have been crafted from a different cloth.

The toughness and grit needed to compete inside of the cage is unparalleled, and while all fighters should be given credit for taking on such a daunting task, not all fighters have that extra push deep inside of them.

Some of our favorite combatants are simply warriors at heart; they were made to do what they do, and in MMA, enduring punishment is sometimes just as important as dishing it out.

Let’s take a look at 10 of the UFC’s toughest fighters:

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Top 10 Light Heavyweight Bouts In UFC History

The UFC’s light heavyweight division is arguably the most prestigious outfit in the history of mixed martial arts. All-time legends Jon Jones, Chuck Liddell, Randy Couture, Tito Ortiz, Dan Henderson, Quinton “Rampage” Jackson, Wanderlei Silva and Vitor Belfort have all paved their way in the 205-pound class, which lends to the division’s growing aura. But

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The UFC’s light heavyweight division is arguably the most prestigious outfit in the history of mixed martial arts.

All-time legends Jon Jones, Chuck Liddell, Randy Couture, Tito Ortiz, Dan Henderson, Quinton “Rampage” Jackson, Wanderlei Silva and Vitor Belfort have all paved their way in the 205-pound class, which lends to the division’s growing aura.

But like any weight class from strawweight to heavyweight, the light heavyweight faction has produced Octagon wonders that rise above the rest. Whether unexpected upset or come-from-behind championship wins, some of the best action ever has happened within these borders.

With much respect to the countless title scraps and the well-fought affairs not able to make the cut, here are the top 10 best light heavyweight bouts in UFC history.

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Gustafsson To Jones: I Want The Title You Owe Me

Former long-time UFC light heavyweight champion Jon “Bones” Jones will attempt to regain the title he had stripped from him when he meets champion Daniel “DC” Cormier in a rematch at April 23 2016’s UFC 197. While the two men have a bitter rivalry amongst themselves to say the least, “Bones” isn’t all that interested

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Former long-time UFC light heavyweight champion Jon “Bones” Jones will attempt to regain the title he had stripped from him when he meets champion Daniel “DC” Cormier in a rematch at April 23 2016’s UFC 197.

While the two men have a bitter rivalry amongst themselves to say the least, “Bones” isn’t all that interested in beating Cormier for a second time other than for the sake of getting his belt back.

The former champion actually recently stated that a rematch with Alexander Gustafsson, who pushed Jones to his limits back in 2013, actually means more to him than his upcoming showdown with “DC”.

To this day, many still believe that “The Mauler” got the better of Jones back at UFC 165, including the Swedish star himself.

Catching wind of Jones’ recent comments, Gustafsson took to his official Facebook page to respond, telling “Bones” to focus on his fight with Cormier, but also noting that he wants the belt that he feels he’s owed:

Jon, just focus on your fight with DC, I’m here, waiting for you. You want to get rid of the doubts you say? I say I just want that belt that that you owe me from our last fight!

Posted by Alexander Gustafsson on Tuesday, March 1, 2016

Gustafsson is coming off of a loss to Cormier last October, but his exciting style has kept him in title talks for the last couple of years.

If Jones indeed gets by Cormier next month, it’s likely that he’ll finally meet top contender Anthony “Rumble” Johnson, but would you like to see the pound-for-pound king go round two with Gustafsson in the near future?

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