The UFC reinstated Daniel Cormier as its light heavyweight champion Wednesday night, in the wake of Jon Jones' failed drug test prior to UFC 214 in July. The announcement was made shortly after the California State Athletic Commission (CSAC) officially changed the result of Jones' third-round TKO victory over Cormier on July 29 to a no-contest. In an appearance on UFC Tonight, Cormier (19-1) suggested he didn't want the title back at first, but ultimately was going to fight for the belt either w...
The UFC reinstated Daniel Cormier as its light heavyweight champion Wednesday night, in the wake of Jon Jones' failed drug test prior to UFC 214 in July. The announcement was made shortly after the California State Athletic Commission (CSAC) officially changed the result of Jones' third-round TKO victory over Cormier on July 29 to a no-contest. In an appearance on UFC Tonight, Cormier (19-1) suggested he didn't want the title back at first, but ultimately was going to fight for the belt either w...
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