Ufc 182 Jon Jones Def. Daniel Cormier

MMA Fighting has UFC 182 results for the Jones vs. Cormier fight card Jan. 3, In the main event, UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones will defend his title against Daniel Cormier. Donald Cerrone will square off against Myles Jury in the co-main event.Jones fired off a kick to the body right out of the gate and attempted an axe kick, while Cormier was predictably trying to close the distance. Cormier attempted a kick to the body, but Jones caught the kick and was able to trip Cormier right to the mat. Cormier bounced right back to his feet. Jones attempted another takedown, but Cormier sprawled and showed off his takedown defense. Cormier was able to stay within close range of Jones to counter the reach advantage. Cormier worked some dirty boxing, but ate a knee to the body. Cormier landed a right hand on the separation. Jones responded with a slick knee to the body.The two men exchanged kicks to start the third frame, before Cormier started to land some more heavy strikes inside of the clinch. Cormier was keeping to his promise and staying right in front of Jones to push the pace. The action halted after an eye poke from Jones. Once the fight restarted, we got to witness wrestling in MMA at its highest level as both men exchanged some beautiful takedown attempts and defenses. Jones backed Cormier to the fence and was working some knees and elbows, but Cormier got the underhook and turned away. A heated rivalry that began several years ago built up to the title bout, and in the end, it was Jones (21-1 MMA, 15-1 UFC) who got the upper hand as he outclassed Cormier (15-1 MMA, 4-1 UFC) for five rounds to retain his belt and keep his distinction as the UFC’s longest-reigning 205-pound champion. Jon Jones title defense against Daniel Cormier at UFC 182