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UFC 182 Results: Watch Jon Jones Taunt Daniel Cormier After Thrashing Him for Five Rounds

Jon Jones harnessed his inner professional wrestler after defeating Daniel Cormier at UFC 182 — though “defeating” is wording it a bit lightly. Jon Jones outclassed Cormier throughout most of the fight. He even managed to trump the Olympic wrestler in the takedown and clinch-work department throughout the 25-minute ordeal.

But the coup de grace wasn’t any martial arts technique, it was a classic homage to professional wrestling that came after the bell:

Get more on Jones-Cormier and the fight card’s complete results after the jump!

Jon Jones harnessed his inner professional wrestler after defeating Daniel Cormier at UFC 182 — though “defeating” is wording it a bit lightly. Jon Jones outclassed Cormier throughout most of the fight. He even managed to trump the Olympic wrestler in the takedown and clinch-work department throughout the 25-minute ordeal.

But the coup de grace wasn’t any martial arts technique, it was a classic homage to professional wrestling that came after the bell:

You’re seeing it right. Jon Jones pulled off a classic D-Generation X “crotch chop” circa late 90′s WWE. This gesture wasn’t just for show. In Jones’ post-fight interview, he apologized for being classless but insisted he had to be that way in order to convey his intense dislike for Cormier. Like Ronda Rousey and Miesha Tate, Jon Jones and Daniel Cormier legitimately did not like one another. We’re sure Jones will sleep extra well tonight, while the next thousand nights of Cormier’s life will be spent sleeplessly wondering about what he could’ve done differently.

On that note, here are the rest of UFC 182′s results. If you’re interested in a punch-by-punch recap of the admittedly lackluster card, read our full recap here.

Main Card

Jon Jones def. Daniel Cormier via unanimous decision (49-46, 49-46, 49-46).
Donald Cerrone def. Myles Jury via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27).
Brad Tavares def. Nate Marquardt via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27).
Kyoji Horiguchi def. Louis Gaudinot via unanimous decision (29-28, 30-27, 30-27).
Hector Lombard def. Josh Burkman via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-28).

Preliminary Card

Paul Felder def. Danny Castillo via KO (spinning back fist), round 2, 2:09.
Cody Garbrandt def. Marcus Brimage via TKO (punches), round 3, 4:50.
Shawn Jordan def. Jared Cannonier via KO (punches), round 1, 2:57.
Evan Dunham def. Rodrigo Damm via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Omari Akhmedov def. Mats Nilsson via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
Marion Reneau def. Alexis Dufresne via unanimous decision (30-26, 30-26, 30-25)

Daniel Cormier Meets the Equal He Wanted and Then Some in Jon Jones

LAS VEGAS—In pre-fight interviews leading up to UFC 182, Daniel Cormier told Jon Jones that he hoped Jones would finally be the man who could be his equal.
He got what he wanted, and then some.
Through five mostly-thrilling round atop an otherwis…

LAS VEGAS—In pre-fight interviews leading up to UFC 182, Daniel Cormier told Jon Jones that he hoped Jones would finally be the man who could be his equal.

He got what he wanted, and then some.

Through five mostly-thrilling round atop an otherwise lackluster UFC 182 card, Jones cemented himself as the best pound for pound fighter in the history of mixed martial arts by doing, once again, what he likes to do best: fight his opponents in their strongest area. On this night, that meant Jones became the first man to take Cormier to the canvas. And then he did it again. And again. And again.

Cormier was game. This loss wasn’t a reflection of his own status as a mixed martial artist. He is clearly close to the top of the light heavyweight division. The problem is that Jones isn’t even on top of the heap any more. He’s in the stratosphere, looking down on a pile of ruined bodies.

Cormier took the fight to Jones early, pressing the action and landing plenty of big punches. But for the first time in his career, he wasn’t able to take his opponent to the canvas. He tried repeatedly with underhooks and double-legs; against the lanky and effective Jones, nothing worked. Not until the fifth round did Cormier get Jones to the canvas with an emphatic slam, and by then it was too late.

Cormier’s story going into this fight was one of a chance for redemption. He never won a collegiate wrestling championship. He didn’t win Olympic gold. This was his chance to finally finish on top and prove that he could be the best in the world at something. He came up short, but in doing so, proved he belonged with the elite of the light heavyweight division. He’d already proven as much at heavyweight. Tonight, he did it against the best fighter in the world.

“I just couldn’t find my rhythm tonight,” Cormier said in a quote emailed by the UFC after the fight. “Jon is the best for a reason and he was the better man tonight.”

Where does Cormier go from here? I’ve got a sneaking suspicion that we haven’t seen the last of him, or of him against Jones. Unless Jones decides to exit the division and move up to heavyweight to forever cement his legacy, you’ll see this fight again. Because there likely is not another light heavyweight on the planet who can beat Cormier, and the bad blood between the two is very real.

This is a rivalry that did not end tonight, even with the emphatic win by Jones. Cormier will continue training, continue trying to reach the gold ring he’s been looking for since the day he first discovered wrestling as a child in Lousiana. He wasn’t able to write a happy chapter to his story tonight, but there are more chapters to be written.

And he may never beat Jones, but there is no shame in that, because there may never be be a man who beats Jones. There is no shame in being second best. Not when the best is the greatest of all time.

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UFC 182: Jones vs. Cormier — Live Results & Commentary


(Daniel was expecting more trash talk, more mind games. Instead, Jon began whistling a melody so beautiful that Daniel felt his heart might fold in on itself. And for four-and-a-half minutes, all he could do was stand there listening. / Photo via Getty)

Jon Jones vs. Daniel Cormier is the greatest UFC title fight/rivalry in a long-ass time, and it’s finally going to happen tonight in Las Vegas. After a rough 2014, we MMA fans needed this. We deserve this. The time is actually now, for once.

Also on the UFC 182 main card: Donald Cerrone looks for his sixth consecutive win against confident young contender Myles Jury, Josh Burkman gets a “welcome back!” fight against Hector Lombard (yikes), hot flyweight prospect Kyoji Horiguchi meets Louis Gaudinot, and Nate Marquardt fights Brad Tavares just because.

Our man Mike Fagan will be dropping round-by-round results from the “Jones vs. Cormier” PPV after the jump, beginning at 10 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. PT. Refresh the page every few minutes for all the latest, and follow us on twitter for additional commentary. Thanks for being here.


(Daniel was expecting more trash talk, more mind games. Instead, Jon began whistling a melody so beautiful that Daniel felt his heart might fold in on itself. And for four-and-a-half minutes, all he could do was stand there listening. / Photo via Getty)

Jon Jones vs. Daniel Cormier is the greatest UFC title fight/rivalry in a long-ass time, and it’s finally going to happen tonight in Las Vegas. After a rough 2014, we MMA fans needed this. We deserve this. The time is actually now, for once.

Also on the UFC 182 main card: Donald Cerrone looks for his sixth consecutive win against confident young contender Myles Jury, Josh Burkman gets a “welcome back!” fight against Hector Lombard (yikes), hot flyweight prospect Kyoji Horiguchi meets Louis Gaudinot, and Nate Marquardt fights Brad Tavares just because.

Our man Mike Fagan will be dropping round-by-round results from the “Jones vs. Cormier” PPV after the jump, beginning at 10 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. PT. Refresh the page every few minutes for all the latest, and follow us on twitter for additional commentary. Thanks for being here.

UFC 182 Prelim Results
– Paul Felder def. Danny Castillo via KO (spinning backfist!), 2:09 of round 2
– Cody Garbrandt def. Marcus Brimage via TKO, 4:50 of round 3
– Shawn Jordan def. Jared Cannonier via KO, 2:57 of round 1
– Evan Dunham def. Rodrigo Damm via unanimous decision (30-27 x 3)
– Omari Akhmedov def. Mats Nilsson via unanimous decision (29-28 x 3)
– Marion Reneau def. Alexis Dufresne via unanimous decision (30-26 x 2, 30-25)

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UFC 182: Latest Fight Card Predictions and Projected Winners

UFC 182 offers plenty of excellent MMA action, but the big attraction on the main fight card will be the UFC Light Heavyweight Championship showdown between Jon “Bones” Jones and challenger Daniel Cormier.
Thursday was media day, and Jones and Cormier …

UFC 182 offers plenty of excellent MMA action, but the big attraction on the main fight card will be the UFC Light Heavyweight Championship showdown between Jon “Bones” Jones and challenger Daniel Cormier.

Thursday was media day, and Jones and Cormier had the chance to face each other in front of the cameras before they enter the Octagon. UFC President Dana White had to intervene to make sure the fighting was confined to the designated time and date:

Heated pre-fight commotion has been stirring between Jones and Cormier for some time now, which will only add to the excitement of Saturday’s event at Las Vegas’ MGM Grand Garden Arena. 

Below is a look at the complete main card and predictions for every bout, along with a more detailed breakdown of the Jones vs. Cormier title fight.

 

Jon Jones vs. Daniel Cormier Preview

As can be ascertained from a gander at this card, the lineup is loaded, but the impassioned battle to cap it all off between Jones and Cormier has the makings of an instant classic.

Bleacher Report MMA highlights just how prolific both UFC stars have been leading up to their date on Saturday:

Jeremy Botter of Bleacher Report and the Houston Chronicle weighed in on the championship clash:

Cormier is a rare threat for Jones to deal with on the ground. Both are phenomenal in takedown defense, though, with Jones at 96 percent and Cormier at 100, per FightMetric.com. Thus, it remains to be seen just how much wrestling both will do, despite how effective they are at that facet of fighting.

Even if Jones can take Cormier to the canvas, he may not want to dive down after him, because his true advantage lies in his lethal punching combinations.

It’s evident that Jones isn’t worried about being thrown to the ground; he’s seemingly intent to remain in attack mode against his underdog adversary, via the UFC’s official Twitter account:

Supreme confidence, stamina, superior reach and unique striking angles all give Jones leverage. His spinning elbows, 84″ reach and amazing awareness limit Cormier and the damage his 72″ reach will be able to inflict.

However, Cormier is a perfect 15-0 in MMA, is coming off an impressive victory over Dan Henderson and can harness his Olympic wrestling skills to make this a compelling bout.

That task of pulling Jones down and keeping him there will be tricky. It’s a tough test for Cormier against a more agile foe in Jones, whose powerful, punishing blows ought to prove too much for his wrestle-dependent counterpart to handle.

No one can discount Cormier‘s competitive fire, athleticism, wrestling expertise and track record of UFC success. That will carry him the full distance in Saturday’s fight, but Jones’ diverse arsenal will help him to a clear-cut triumph to retain his title and improve to 21-1.

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Jones vs. Cormier: Highlighting Both Fighters’ Greatest Skill Before UFC 182

Jon “Bones” Jones and Daniel “DC” Cormier have a plethora of skills between them, but they both have a specific quality that they need to accentuate if they hope to win Saturday’s main event at UFC 182.
Jones is already the longest-reigning light heavy…

Jon “Bones” Jones and Daniel “DC” Cormier have a plethora of skills between them, but they both have a specific quality that they need to accentuate if they hope to win Saturday’s main event at UFC 182.

Jones is already the longest-reigning light heavyweight champion in UFC history, and Cormier is a two-time Olympian with an undefeated professional MMA record. If the fight credentials weren’t enough to make this a must-see fight, the fact that both men hate each other only makes this bout more compelling.

Bleacher Report’s Jeremy Botter seemingly agrees.

Check out some of the hype for this fight in the video below from the UFC’s YouTube channel.

If you’re reading this, there’s a good chance you’ll be watching the fight—or at least wishing you could. There may never have been a more universally approved main event in UFC history.

As much as this fight will be about emotion, it’ll also be a chess match. Here’s a look at the most important piece for both men.

 

Jon Jones‘ Use of Length and Height

Aside from Alexander Gustafsson, every one of Jones’ opponents has had to deal with a massive reach disadvantage. The champion stands 6’4″, and his reach is a condor-like 84 inches. 

Against Cormier, Jones’ length will be an even bigger component in the fight. The challenger is just 5’11”, and his reach is only 72 inches. Length isn’t everything, but when the advantage is that dramatic, and when the fighter with the edge is a master at taking advantage of the situation, it could be the determining factor.

Most tall fighters don’t know how to use their length. Like Wladimir Klitschko, Jones has excellent spatial awareness. He knows when he’s in range to strike and when his opponents can’t reach him.

Before Cormier can have any success in Saturday’s fight, he must find a way to close the distance. Obviously that is much easier said than done.

 

Daniel Cormier’s Wrestling 

Cormier’s boxing skills are underrated. He has fast and powerful hands. He has shown them off in previous fights against the likes of Patrick Cummins and Antonio “Bigfoot” Silva.

While that part of DC’s game deserves respect, his chances of winning begin and end with his ability to impose himself as a wrestler.

The former Olympian has perhaps the strongest wrestling base of any fighter in the UFC. He’s a step above Chael Sonnen and Rashad Evans in this category—both of whom Jones has already dismantled.

Can Cormier prove to be any different? That’s the million-dollar question that won’t be answered until the two gladiators settle their differences in the Octagon.

 

All height and length references per FightMetric.com

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UFC 182 Jones vs. Cormier: Round-by-Round Recap and Analysis

Ladies and gentlemen, UFC 182 is finally here. At long last, we get to witness the amazing grudge match that is light heavyweight champion (and possible greatest fighter of all time) Jon Jones taking on an elite talent in Daniel Cormier. 
The figh…

Ladies and gentlemen, UFC 182 is finally here. At long last, we get to witness the amazing grudge match that is light heavyweight champion (and possible greatest fighter of all time) Jon Jones taking on an elite talent in Daniel Cormier. 

The fight is exciting on multiple levels, and no longer must we wait!

Some say that Jones’ well-rounded skill set, which includes a dynamic, rangy striking game and near-impregnable takedown defense, will be too much for Cormier. Others say that Cormier‘s success against fighters far larger than Jones, achieved through timing-focused punches and world-class wrestling, sets him up for victory.

Either way, the talk is almost over and the fighting begins soon. Circle back here tonight for Bleacher Report’s round-by-round recap and analysis of UFC 182’s main event.

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