Tag: Daniel Cormier vs. Jon Jones II

Anthony Pettis vs. Edson Barboza Slated For UFC 197

Two of the most exciting strikers in mixed martial arts (MMA), former UFC lightweight champion Anthony “Showtime” Pettis and Edson Barboza were originally scheduled to face off last July, but an injury to Pettis caused the bout to be scrapped. Well, the two men will now finally meet as the UFC’s Dave Sholler took to

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Two of the most exciting strikers in mixed martial arts (MMA), former UFC lightweight champion Anthony “Showtime” Pettis and Edson Barboza were originally scheduled to face off last July, but an injury to Pettis caused the bout to be scrapped.

Well, the two men will now finally meet as the UFC’s Dave Sholler took to twitter to announce the fight for April 23’s UFC 197 from Las Vegas, Nevada:

“Showtime”, a man once considered to be the next big thing, has hit some rough times as of late, losing two straight and dealing with multiple injuries.

After surrendering his crown in brutal fashion to Rafael dos Anjos last March, Pettis recently returned at UFC Fight Night 81 last month, dropping a split-decision to former Bellator champion Eddie Alvarez.

Barboza has also been off his game so to say, losing two out his last three bouts. He was last seen taking on Tony Ferguson in what was a fantastic back and forth fight last December, but ultimately ended up losing by way of submission.

While Pettis in particular has shown a weakness against top level wrestlers, one could assume that this fight will take place mostly on the feet, and if it does, fans could be in store for a classic showdown.

UFC 197 will be headlined by a light heavyweight grudge match as reigning champion Daniel “DC” Cormier puts his title on the line in a rematch against former champion and current pound-for-pound king Jon “Bones” Jones.

Dominant flyweight champion Demetrious “Mighty Mouse” Johnson will also defend his strap in the co-main event as he squares off with former Olympian Henry “The Messenger” Cejudo.

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Ripped Jon Jones Blasts Pads With Kicks Ahead Of UFC 197

The fight we all knew was coming has finally been announced, as the UFC recently confirmed that reigning light heavyweight champion Daniel Cormier would rematch former divisional kingpin Jon Jones at April 23’s UFC 197 from Las Vegas. The two faced off for the first time at January 2015’s UFC 182 in one of the

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The fight we all knew was coming has finally been announced, as the UFC recently confirmed that reigning light heavyweight champion Daniel Cormier would rematch former divisional kingpin Jon Jones at April 23’s UFC 197 from Las Vegas.

The two faced off for the first time at January 2015’s UFC 182 in one of the most hyped up, bad blood fueled bouts in sport history. In the end, however, it was Jones who walked away with a convincing one-sided decision victory and the light heavyweight strap.

Then scheduled to defend his long held title against Anthony “Rumble” Johnson at May 2015’s UFC 187, Jones was suspended and stripped of his title after being arrested on felony charges.

“DC” would step in and submit Johnson to become the undisputed 205-pound boss, while “Bones” watched from the sidelines.

However, the former title holder was reinstated into the UFC after avoiding jail time, and will now look to reclaim the title he never technically lost.

In his time away from competition, it appears as if Jones has gained a new found focus and motivation, seeming hungrier than ever to get back on top. Physically, he has gained a passion for strength training and power lifting, which has left fans with endless videos of a scary looking, jacked Jones.

Aside from his fitness, the ex-ruler has focused on his martial arts skills as well, and he posted a video to his official Facebook page today of him smashing pads and throwing kicks with his striking coach Mike Winklejohn. Check it out below:

A few kicks with coach Wink #CompeteHarder 73 days to make it better

Posted by Jon “Bones” Jones on Wednesday, February 10, 2016

“Bones” definitely appears to be in the right mindset ahead of the highly anticipated fight, and he’ll have to be given Cormier’s pedigree.

Can Jones get the job done again and earn back his title?

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